Rhytidectomy:  current concepts, controversies and the state of the art.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the current evidence-based medicine for rhytidectomy. Specific techniques and their scientific rationale are explored. The authors' practice modifications based on this evidence will be reviewed.


RESULTS
The utilities of short scar facelift techniques are validated. Specific indications for the deep plane technique are also discussed.


CONCLUSIONS
The reader will understand the rationale for choosing specific rhytidectomy techniques for young patients, older patients and specific anatomic findings.
Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA. marcus@surgery.wisc.edu
Benjamin C
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Marcus
D000367:Age Factors; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000517:prevention & control; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012086:Reoperation; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects