Management of the midface during rhytidectomy.
No nonsurgical technique can come close to rejuvenating the face like a cervicofacial rhytidectomy. However, one of the most difficult areas to improve during a facelift is the midface. The multi-vector high superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) facelift and extended lower-lid midface lift are important techniques that can adequately address the midface during rhytidectomy. The multi-vector high SMAS facelift is a natural extension of a traditional SMAS plication or imbrication facelift. The extended lower-lid midface lift can be an important adjunct during a facelift or as an independent procedure to address the midface.
Mittelman Plastic Surgery Center, 810 Altos Oaks Drive, Los Altos, CA 94085, USA. Electronic address: hmittelman@yahoo.com.
Harry
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Mittelman
Mittelman Plastic Surgery Center, 810 Altos Oaks Drive, Los Altos, CA 94085, USA.
Meir
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Hershcovitch
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D056888:Patient Positioning; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011300:Preoperative Care; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
Midface lift; Midface rejuvenation; Multi-vector SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) lift; Rhytidectomy