Clinical investigation on skin changes after face lift based on extended subcutaneous and sub-SMAS undermining and multiple accurate plication of SMAS system
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1009-4598.2018.10.004
- VernacularTitle: 广泛皮下及SMAS剥离悬吊除皱术后皮肤变化的临床研究
- Author:
Xiuqi LI
1
;
Tailing WANG
;
Jiaqi WANG
Author Information
1. Department of Medical Cosmetology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
- Publication Type:Clinical Trail
- Keywords:
Aging face;
Face lifting;
Superficial musculoaponeurotic system
- From:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
2018;34(10):803-809
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To explore the skin condition and histological changes after face lift based on extended subcutaneous and sub-SMAS undermining and multiple accurate plication of SMAS system.
Methods:Eighteen patients that underwent face lift were enrolled according to the inclusion and exclusion criterion. Objective, subjective and histological evaluations were performed to study the skin changes.
Results:Nine patients completed the study and skin condition improved significantly after face lift from the objective and subjective results. Histological evaluation revealed that epidermal thickness increased along with dermal collagen content. Collagen and elastic fibers were more condensed after surgery than before, suggesting the dermal regeneration after face lift.
Conclusions:Skin regeneration after face lift can help maintain the postoperative result. Extensive subcutaneous dissection along with removal of lax skin as much as possible are the key points of face lift.
