Application of platysma flap in face lifting.
- Author:
Chun-Mei WANG
1
;
Jing-Ying NIE
;
Hong-Ming SHENG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH: Aged; Face; surgery; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Neck Muscles; transplantation; Rhytidoplasty; methods; Surgical Flaps
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2006;22(4):292-294
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo introduce a safe and simple method to improve the effect of face lifting.
METHODSDuring face lifting three anatomic dissection was applied. All the cases were performed with transferring the SMAS flap from the anterior ear to the posterior and fixing platysma flap with deep fascia of mastoid region, then removed fixed and sutured skin flap.
RESULTS12 cases with satisfying effect were followed up for 6 - 12 months. No complications were found such as facial nerve injuring.
CONCLUSIONThe application of pedicle SMAS flap and platysma flap in face lifting is simple and safe.
