[Application of platysma flap in face lifting].
OBJECTIVE
To introduce a safe and simple method to improve the effect of face lifting.


METHODS
During face lifting three anatomic dissection was applied. All the cases were performed with transferring the SMAS flap from the anterior ear to the posterior and fixing platysma flap with deep fascia of mastoid region, then removed fixed and sutured skin flap.


RESULTS
12 cases with satisfying effect were followed up for 6 - 12 months. No complications were found such as facial nerve injuring.


CONCLUSIONS
The application of pedicle SMAS flap and platysma flap in face lifting is simple and safe.
Wang
Chun-Mei
CM
Plastic Surgery Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100041, China.
Nie
Jing-Ying
JY
Sheng
Hong-Ming
HM
D000368:Aged; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000637:transplantation*; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps