title: Elevation of the malar fat pad with a percutaneous technique.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To describe a simplified method of malar fat pad elevation to rejuvenate the midface, nasolabial folds, labiomental folds, infraorbital hollows, and jowls via a percutaneous approach.
  
  
  METHODS
  One hundred eighteen patients were evaluated over a 12-month period in a prospective fashion by the operating surgeon. Preoperative and postoperative photographs were used for comparison.
  
  
  METHODS
  Private practice.
  
  
  METHODS
  Elevation of the malar fat pad by a measured amount.
  
  
  RESULTS
  At 3 months, all patients had a significant elevation of the malar fat pad (3-7 mm), with the exception of 2 early patients who underwent revision surgery, with satisfactory results.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A simplified method of malar fat pad elevation is described. This method allows for elevation of the malar fat pad without extensive dissection. Excellent results are obtained with very little morbidity.
authors.affiliation: Division of Head and Neck Suregery, University of California-Los Angeles, 222 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA. faclft@aol.com
authors.forename: Gregory S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Keller
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Namazie
authors.forename: Keith
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Blackwell
authors.forename: Jeffrey
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rawnsley
authors.forename: Sajjad
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Khan
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods*