Surgical treatment of the heavy face and neck.
The surgical management of the patient with the heavy face and neck requires an appreciation of the multiple anatomic and physiologic factors responsible for the associated displeasing appearance. Preoperative planning and patient selection are key components in achieving optimal outcomes. Furthermore, while approaches and techniques applied in traditional facelifts are beneficial, additional or modified maneuvers are often necessary to produce the desired outcomes in this challenging patient group.
Wachholz
Jeffrey H
JH
Department of Otolaryngology, St Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA. jhwmd@JAXFACE.com
D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck / Q000601:surgery*; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods*