title: Preauricular incision outlining during a face-lift: a step-by-step description.
abstract: The data on the proper way to establish the preauricular incision (PAI) line and manage skin tension during lifting are limited. Undoubtedly, proper tissue handling represents a true challenge during a lifting procedure and is a crucial step in avoiding disfiguration. The authors describe their approach to PAI demarcation and local skin tension management performed in 165 cases since 2007.
  
  
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authors.affiliation: Tornu Hospital, Armenia 1929, CP 1414, Buenos Aires, Argentina. doctor@albertal.com.ar
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Albertal
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Davalos
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Leonetti
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Albertal
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001118:Argentina; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery*; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D040521:Subcutaneous Tissue / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D016896:Treatment Outcome