Lower facial recontouring
- VernacularTitle:颜面下部轮廓美容重塑
- Author:
Yu HANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Face;
Mandibular prosthesis;
Liposuction
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2001;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To introduce the surgical technique for lower facial recontouring. Methods Lower face is composed of mandible, muscle and subcutaneous fat. Mandibular angle reduction and augmentation mentoplasty were performed to recontour the skeleton of the lower face and liposuction to reshape the soft tissue. The three above-mentioned procedures were used alone or combined to recontour the lower face depending on the anatomy of the patients. Results The procedures were undertaken in 731 cases for lower facial recontouring. All procedures were performed with local anesthesia. The mandibular angle reduction was taken through the intra and extraoral combined incision with micro saw. Silicone implant was used in augmentation mentoplasty with intraoral incision. Tumescent technique was adoped in facial liposuction. The results were satisfactory with no serious complications. Conclusion Mandibular angle reduction, augmentation mentoplasty and facial liposuction used alone or combined are simple, effective and safe in lower facial recontouring.
