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DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1270426
Contemporary Deep Plane Rhytidectomy
Publication History
Publication Date:
18 January 2011 (online)
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ABSTRACT
Many face-lift variations have been described including short skin flap, long skin flap, superficial musculoaponeurotic system flap, deep plane, composite flap, and subperiosteal face-lifts. Each technique offers its set of advantages and disadvantages. Theoretical benefits include a more optimal treatment of the midface, nasolabial fold, and periorbital area. A review of the literature highlights some of the potential advantages of the deep plane face-lift and the difficulty in objectively comparing the various techniques.
KEYWORDS
Deep plane - face-lift - rhytidectomy - SMAS - composite face-lift
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Jonathan M SykesM.D.
Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
2521 Stockton Blvd., Suite 6206, Sacramento, CA 95817
Email: jonathan.sykes@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu