The importance of the prejowl notch in face lifting: the prejowl implant.
This article reviews the anatomy of the lower face in light of approach and techniques for prejowl implant. Implant sizing, patient selection and analysis, technique, and complications are presented. The author cites the manner of aging in the lower face and discusses the concept of augmenting the mandible to re-establish a youthful contour by correcting the prejowl sulcus and chin for rejuvenation. Because the prejowl sulcus and jowling camouflage the jawline, recontouring the mandible with implants restores the smooth jawline to provide optimal result by restoring the oval face shape.
Shire
James R
JR
Shire Facial Plastic Surgery, 6151 Shallowford Road, Suite 101, Chattanooga, TN 37421, USA. drshire@comcast.net
D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation; D015361:Rhytidoplasty