Subcutaneous approach for elevation of the malar fat pad through a prehairline incision.
In summary, vertical suspension of the malar fat pad has been a safe procedure that results in the creation of a more youthful cheek and a lessening of the prominence of the nasolabial folds. No complications were encountered in this series with the suture suspension of the malar fat pad.
Collawn
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Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA.
Vasconez
L O
LO
Gamboa
M
M
Guzman-Stein
G
G
Carriquiry
C
C
D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome