Application of combined osteotomy with midfacial SMAS lift in comprehensive correction of facial shape

VernacularTitle:颧骨截骨整形联合浅表肌腱膜系统提紧术在面型综合改造术中的应用
Author: Qiang ZHANG ; Jun GUO ; Zhibing MENG ; Caiwang CHANG ; Le YANG ; Jinhua HUANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Prominent malar-complex; Reduction malarplasty; Midfacial SMAS lift
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2013;(2):83-85
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the surgical results of prominent malar-complex and to explore the more effective methods by improving the shape of face through operation.Methods Total 80 patients of prominent malar-complex were treated by strengthening reduction plasty of mala and zygoma through intra-oral approach accompanied with minor pre-auricular incision and the midfacial SMAS lift in order to improve the shape of prominent malar-complex and to prevent malar-cheek parenchyma sag.Results The face skeleton and midfacial chalasis of all patients were significantly improved with satisfaction.All the patients obtained good results during the follow-up period of over six months.Of them there was one case of maxillary sinusitis that had been cured by further symptomatic treatment.Conclusions Strengthening reduction plasty of mala and zygoma accompanied with the midfacialSMAS lift can properly and safely improve the facial shape of patients with prominent malar-complex.