[Temporal three-point relief-tension suspension technique for facial rhytidectomy].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate a facial rhytidectomy technique to reduce the complications of temporal alopecia and incisional scar hyperplasia.


METHODS
The 82 aged patients were divided into 2 groups in random way: group A in 46 with the use of the three-point relief-tension suspension technique and group B in 36 as control. In group A, the two point of every relief-tension suture was located respectively in the subcutis of the hairline and fascia under the incision. The parallel three sutures formed a mechanical plane to make the relief suture more strong and permanent. The temporal alopecia and incisional scar was observed with the follow-ups after the operation.


RESULTS
With the 82 cases of facial rhytidoplasty, the complications of the temporal alopecia and incisional scars in group A were much less than in group B.


CONCLUSIONS
This technique could decrease the complications such as temporal alopecia and incisional scars, and get a good and long term effect of temporal lifting simultaneously.
Zhang
Zhi-hong
ZH
Department of Face and Neck Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Hospital, the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing.
Qi
Jie
J
Wang
Jia-qi
JQ
Wang
Qian
Q
Liang
Wei-zhong
WZ
Yang
Yu
Y
Xue
Zhi-qiang
ZQ
Zheng
Xing-yue
XY
Gui
Lai
L
D000328:Adult; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010579:Petrous Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods*