title: [High-malar plasty through an intraoral approach].
abstract: Request for high-malar plasty, a purely aesthetic surgery, is fairly common in the Oriental. For an optimal result, consideration should be given to integrating the malar reconstruction with the facial features. A new method for correction of the high-malar deformity was introduced, in which the intraoral approach through an L-shaped incision and osteotomy were employed. The technique is simple, safe and can be done with local anesthesia on an outpatient basis. From December 1994 to February 1996, we have successfully treated 25 cases with this method. Postoperative follow-up for 6 months to 1 year revealed aesthetically satisfactory results. Complications are minor, including swelling, ecchymosis, etc. We conclude that high-malar plasty through the intraoral approach is a safe, effective and relatively simple technique for mild and moderate high-malar deformity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Shanghai Second Military Medical University.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Sun
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sun
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Shen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D015050:Zygoma / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*