title: Dermofat graft after superficial parotidectomy via a modified face-lift incision to prevent Frey syndrome and depressed deformity.
abstract: Superficial parotidectomy is a well-established treatment for the early stages of tumors involving the parotid gland. However, there are 3 problems with traditional superficial parotidectomies: (1) cosmetic problems, such as scars, especially around the neck; (2) depressed deformities; and (3) Frey syndrome. A superficial parotidectomy via a modified face-lift incision with dermofat graft provides a solution for these problems and should be considered as an alternative technique in select patients.
authors.affiliation: Departments of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ajou University Hospital, Suwon, Korea.
authors.forename: Young Moon
authors.initials: YM
authors.lastname: Yoo
authors.forename: Jin Seok
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Myong Chul
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Park
authors.forename: Cheesun
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Seung Jo
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Seo
authors.forename: Il Jae
authors.initials: IJ
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D000293:Adolescent; D002081:Buttocks; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck / Q000601:surgery; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000601:surgery; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013547:Sweating, Gustatory / Q000517:prevention & control