Clinical applications of the buried-guided-suture method in the treatment of facial depression.
- Author:
Li-qiang LIU
1
;
Sen-kai LI
;
Qiang LI
;
Yang-qun LI
;
Yong-qian WANG
;
Jia-jie XU
;
Chuan-de ZHUO
;
Ming-yong YANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Child; Child, Preschool; Face; abnormalities; surgery; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Surgery, Plastic; methods; Treatment Outcome
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2003;19(5):357-359
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo develop a method for the treatment of facial depression without incision scar.
METHODSIn repairing the facial depression, the ruptured subdermal adipocellular tissue was approximated and reunite with the buried-guided-suture method through an intraoral or a concealed skin incision.
RESULTS17 patients with facial depressions from trauma were treated. Postoperative follow-up of 10 patients for one year showed satisfactory results without recurrence.
CONCLUSIONThe buried-guided-suture method for repair of facial depression from trauma is simple, reliable and worth recommendation.
