title: Evolution of rhytidectomy techniques.
abstract: Rhytidectomy techniques have advanced greatly since their inception a century ago. Today, a rich array of procedures is available, ranging from limited and minimally invasive approaches to extensive dissections. The evolution of rhytidectomy is outlined herein, along with a review of the relative indications and advantages of commonly practiced procedures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Toronto, R. Fraser Elliott Building 190 Elizabeth St. Suite 3S-438, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2N2, Canada. paa@dradamson.com
authors.forename: Peter A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Adamson
authors.forename: Jason A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Litner
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000502:physiology*