표재성근건막계 SMAS

The surgical approach to facial rejuvenation has evolved significantly over the last century. As surgeons have deepened their understanding of facial anatomy over the last half century, so have their surgical approaches to the rhytidectomy,…

The fundamental goal of modern face and neck lifting is to enhance and restore a more youthful facial appearance by addressing soft tissue descent. There are variations in described facelift technique including superficial musculoaponeuroti…

The aged neck is the most common motivator for patients seeking facial rejuvenation. Unlike the deflated midface, surgical treatment is still the gold standard for optimal outcomes. It is our view that the majority etiology of both the aged…

In this article, Dr. Stephen W. Perkins, a seasoned facial plastic surgeon, presents his refined techniques in facelift surgery developed over four decades of practice. His evolution from traditional methods to the current composite tissue …

Extended deep plane techniques have become the benchmark of facelift surgery. Yet these techniques assume release of the medial most of zygomatic retaining ligaments, which makes them rather complex and highly dependent on training and expe…

I converted to the extended deep plane facelift and neck lift with a shorter skin flap elevation in the face to achieve a more complete release of the facial ligaments to obtain more mobilization of the skin/superficial musculoaponeurotic s…

Arthroplasty with discectomy is a proven treatment for internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), however there is no consensus on the type of interpositional graft that should be used after the disc is removed. While an ide…

[BACKGROUND] The primary goal of the facelift is to rejuvenate the face without changing its natural features. This involves working on the deeper layers to preserve the surface look while adjusting the fat pads beneath. Thus, we often use …

[INTRODUCTION] In facial rejuvenation surgeries, deep plane facelift and superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) plication techniques have been applied with notable efficacy over an extended period, yielding aesthetically pleasing outc…

[BACKGROUND] This investigation assessed patient satisfaction with a temporal incision technique using a super-high superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) flap for midface lifting in a Chinese patient cohort. [METHODS] From July 2019…

[BACKGROUND] Every region of the face may bear the signs of aging. Treating isolated areas without adequate anatomical knowledge can lead to incomplete or artificial-looking results and decrease patient satisfaction. The authors' "Full SMAS…

Rhytidectomy has made great progress in the past 50 years, especially after the proposition of the concept of superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS). Our previous research had classified SMAS rhytidectomy into basic SMAS rhytidectomy …

Reconstructive rhytidectomy, commonly known as facelift surgery, is a prominent cosmetic procedure aimed at rejuvenating facial appearance by addressing signs of aging. This paper critically evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of var…

[BACKGROUND] The superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) is crucial for the structural integrity and dynamics of facial expressions and is a particularly important consideration during facelift surgeries. This study investigated the an…

[BACKGROUND] The vector of aging and consequently the vector of lift in rhytidectomy has aided surgeons in improving movement of tissues during facial rejuvenation procedures. [OBJECTIVES] The goal was to analyze the vector of lift in pati…

In this article, the authors describe their preferred advanced deep-plane techniques and modifications that have universally improved outcomes and durability in both men and women. Performing a proper extended deep-plane facelift and neck l…

[BACKGROUND] A face-lift or rhytidectomy is the procedure most directly associated with rejuvenation. There are several surgical techniques for face-lifts, but criteria for the selection of techniques, based on the patient's face shape, are…

[BACKGROUND] Most face-lift techniques greatly improve the lower face; however, techniques for lifting the midface are limited and difficult. Original deep-plane face lift is a way to lift the superficial musculoaponeurotic system and skin …

The plethora of facelift techniques described in literature suggests that no single method addresses all age-related changes in facial anatomy. To reduce the limitations of a single approach, a multimodal technique is recommended. Craniofac…

Deeply etched forehead creases indicate aging. Various treatments such as filler injections, fat grafting, and facelift surgery are used to remove them. However, knowledge of the anatomical structures associated with subcutaneous tissue cha…