title: Nasolabial fold augmentation with SMAS graft.
abstract: This case report shows a new technique for inserting superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) tissue as autologous filling of deep nasolabial folds during an SMAS or minimal access cranial suspension (MACS) facelift procedure with satisfying aesthetic results. The technique avoids visible scars on the cheek and does not require insertion through a potential contaminated area such as nasal mucosa.
authors.affiliation: The Department of Plastic Surgery, University Medical Centre of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Stenekes
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Van Der Lei
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D060052:Nasolabial Fold / Q000601:surgery*; D009339:Needles; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome