title: Posterior cervical rhytidectomy: a valuable adjunct in facial rejuvenation surgery.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To describe the aesthetic indications and operative technique of posterior cervical rhytidectomy as a staged procedure after extended cervical-facial rhytidectomy.
  
  
  METHODS
  The senior author's series of patients requiring posterior cervical rhytidectomy is reviewed, including preoperative and postoperative aesthetic results.
  
  
  METHODS
  A private practice plastic surgery clinic.
  
  
  METHODS
  Eleven patients who underwent staged posterior cervical rhytidectomy after extensive cervical-facial rhytidectomy are presented, with follow-up ranging from 3 months to 8 years. During this same duration, 941 primary and 256 secondary cervical-facial rhytidectomies were performed.
  
  
  METHODS
  The preoperative and postoperative results are presented along with a description of the pertinent anatomy and the senior author's operative technique. Potential complications are reviewed. A discussion is included on ways to minimize these untoward sequelae.
  
  
  METHODS
  The aesthetic postoperative results are reviewed, and representative clinical photographs are presented.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Staged posterior cervical rhytidectomy is a safe and effective means of improving certain stigmata of previous cervical-facial rhytidectomy in patients requiring extensive facial rejuvenation.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Posterior cervical rhytidectomy is a valuable surgical adjunct in selective patients who demonstrate redundant skin and soft tissue in the posterior cervical region.
authors.affiliation: Section on Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington 40536-0084, USA.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Campbell
authors.forename: E G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: McCollough
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Metzinger
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009333:Neck; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome