[The modification of combined subperiosteal facelift].
OBJECTIVE
To reposit all the elements of the aging midface more adequately.


METHODS
We have performed combined facelift on 100 patients using extended subperiosteal dissection or sub-SMAS and subcutaneous dissection. In particular, the zygomatic arch subperiosteal dissect releases the attachment of the zygomatic ligament.


RESULTS
In this group of 100 patients, postoperative follow-up showed that this technique can restore the initiate anatomical relationship of multiple tissue layers of the face, provides the patient with both an excellent nasolabial fold and jawline contour without damage of the frontal branch of the facial nerve.


CONCLUSIONS
This technique is most suitable for the patients about 40 years old.
Zheng
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Plastic Surgery Hospital of CAMS, Beijing 100041, China.
Song
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D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*