title: The extended SMAS approach to neck rejuvenation.
abstract: Jowling, submental lipoptosis, and platysmal banding can affect self-image and reduce quality of life, leading one to seek facial and neck rejuvenation. With realistic expectations, a facelift can provide the desired improvement in appearance and sense of well-being. Before any intervention, a detailed history, focused examination, communication of expected outcomes with the assistance of preoperative digital imaging, and discussion of perioperative instructions are of utmost importance. Although many techniques exist, the modified deep plane extended superficial muscular aponeurotic system rhytidectomy with submentoplasty reliably delivers a significant improvement with lasting results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 702 Riley Hospital Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA; Meridian Plastic Surgery Center, 170 West 106th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46290-0970, USA. Electronic address: sperkski@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Stephen W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Perkins
authors.affiliation: Meridian Plastic Surgery Center, 170 West 106th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46290-0970, USA.
authors.forename: Heather H
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Waters
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck / Q000601:surgery*; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D063868:Patient Outcome Assessment; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods* / Q000534:rehabilitation
keywords: Facelift; Facial rejuventation; Neck contour; Neck lift; Neck rejuvenation; Platysmaplasty