Double L-shape osteotomy combined bony Z-plasty for prominent malar complex

VernacularTitle:颧骨双L形截骨联合颧弓截骨Z形接合术矫治颧骨、颧弓过高
Author: Zhanwei GAO ; Haihuan MA ; Hui LU ; Bo CHEN ; Gao ZENG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Prominent malar complex; Double L-shape osteotomy; Bony Z-plasty
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2013;(3):177-180
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the effect of double L-shape osteotomy combined bony Z-plasty for prominent malar complex.Methods Thirty-two patients with prominent malar complex were treated with double L shape osteotomy combined bony Z plasty for prominent malar complex.Width of lower face was observed during follow-up phase.Questionnaires were used to assess the patents' level of satisfaction at 6 months after operation.Results All wounds got primary intention healing and no severe complication in perioperative period.Postoperative appearance of all 32 cases showed that the width of middle face was efficiently reduced.All patients expressed high levels of satisfaction 6 months after operation.Conclusions Double L-shape osteotomy combined bony Z-plasty for prominent malar complex is an effective and safe method for the treatment of prominent malar complex.