The Webster-type face and neck lift: an extensive cervico-facial rhytidectomy employing a minimally invasive technique.
BACKGROUND
Facelifting has incorporated a wide range of new techniques and developments over the past few decades. Many techniques employ a more aggressive surgical approach that may be advocated for seeming advantage, yet upon closer review may be unwarranted for the average patient seeking facial rejuvenation. The Webster-type face and neck lift utilizes a minimally invasive approach to thoroughly resupport the face and neck substructure and skin. This approach affords the patient excellent results while limiting untoward complications.


OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the efficacy of the Webster-type face and neck lift.


METHODS
The Webster-type face and neck lift was utilized in 200 facelift patients. We reviewed these cases for aesthetic results and associated complications.


RESULTS
The great majority of patients have been uniformly pleased with the aesthetic restoration via the Webster-type lift. Postoperative courses have been routinely uneventful and major complications have been avoided.


CONCLUSIONS
The evolution of more invasive approaches to cervicofacial rhytidectomy has not been shown to produce consistently better or longer-lasting results. Many of these aggressive techniques have extended the operating time, heightened the potential morbidity of the operation, and prolonged the duration of convalescence. The Webster-type lift is a proven, modern approach that provides comparable and lasting results while limiting risk and avoiding serious complications.
Scarborough
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Department of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, Ohio State University Hospital Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Bisaccia
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D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D011182:Postoperative Care; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods*