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Elevation of the malar fat pad with a percutaneous technique
Gregory S Keller1, Ali Namazie, Keith Blackwell
1Division of Head and Neck Suregery, University of California-Los Angeles, 222 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA. faclft@aol.com
Objective:
To describe a simplified method of malar fat pad elevation to rejuvenate the midface, nasolabial folds, labiomental folds, infraorbital hollows, and jowls via a percutaneous approach.
Patients And Design:
One hundred eighteen patients were evaluated over a 12-month period in a prospective fashion by the operating surgeon. Preoperative and postoperative photographs were used for comparison.
Setting:
Private practice.
Main Outcome Measures:
Elevation of the malar fat pad by a measured amount.
Results:
At 3 months, all patients had a significant elevation of the malar fat pad (3-7 mm), with the exception of 2 early patients who underwent revision surgery, with satisfactory results.
Conclusions:
A simplified method of malar fat pad elevation is described. This method allows for elevation of the malar fat pad without extensive dissection. Excellent results are obtained with very little morbidity.
