Transcutaneous face-lift.
BACKGROUND
Face-lifting can result in a number of complications. A mini-invasive technique is now presented.


OBJECTIVE
To perform face-lifting as a simple, quick, and mini-invasive ambulatory approach in patients requiring mild to moderate lift.


METHODS
Using a Khawaja-Hernandez or Keith needle and polypropylene 2-0, the superficial SMAS is pulled up and fixed to the periosteum of the temporal bone. Nineteen patients were so operated on, 14 women and 5 men, whose ages varied from 51 to 67 years. Pre- and postoperative photographs were taken. The degree of satisfaction was measured from 1 to 3 (1 being the least satisfactory). Informed consent was signed by all of the patients.


RESULTS
Satisfactory results were obtained in all cases. Patients enjoyed the ease of the procedure.


CONCLUSIONS
This is a simple, quick, and noncomplicated way to perform a face-lift. It can be combined with other modalities of facial rejuvenation.
Khawaja
Hassan Abbas
HA
Center for Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, San Salvador, El Salvador.
Hernandez-Pérez
Enrique
E
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures