Lower facial rejuvenation in the non-Caucasian face.
The goal would be similar to Caucasian patients in that all patients would like to have maximum improvement with minimal detectability of the surgical procedure. With regard to scars, the incisions must be no longer than necessary to accomplish the desired goal, and should be carefully placed so that color matches are ideal and there is no objectionable hair shift. In addition, the technique of making an incision for male patients should be made so that hairs will grow through the scars whenever possible. For non-Caucasian patients it is essential that attention be made to all of the known details and techniques, to avoid detection that surgery has been performed.
Connell
Bruce F
BF
University of California Irvine, College of Medicine, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA. drbconnell@aol.com
D002921:Cicatrix / Q000517:prevention & control; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D005006:Ethnicity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009333:Neck / Q000601:surgery; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D015595:Skin Aging; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013536:Suture Techniques