Repair of facial soft tissues for improvement of facial contour
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-0290.2009.01.009
- VernacularTitle:软组织修复法改善面部轮廓
- Author:
Xiangsheng DING
;
Changhui WANG
;
Cuie WEI
;
Yu GUO
;
Zuoliang QI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Buccal fat lining;
Usculus masseter;
Type A botulinum toxin;
Liposuction
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2009;15(1):25-27
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the plastic surgery of facial soft tissue for improvement of facial contour. Methods Botulinum toxin type A was injected into hypertrophied masseter to make it atrophy and attenuation; meanwhile, buccal fat lining was partly resected by intra-oral approach. Buc-cal liposuction was performed if necessary. Results 36 cases got satisfactory face thinning results af-ter treatment. The facial contour of all patients was markedly improved. Following up for 6 - 12 months showed that the effect was stable. Conclusion Plastic repair of facial soft tissue for improve-ment of facial contour is a simple approach, with mild injury, quick recovery, safe and effective.
