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Submental liposuction in maxillo-facial surgery.

B Kovacs1, R G Smith, L Cesteleyn

  • 1Dienst Maxillo-Faciale Chirurgie, AZ St-Vincentius Gent.

Acta Stomatologica Belgica
|March 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Liposuction effectively addresses submental fat, commonly known as a "double chin." This plastic surgery technique offers solutions for aesthetic concerns and post-surgical fullness in the neck and jawline area.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Maxillofacial Surgery

Background:

  • Liposuction is a surgical technique for body contouring.
  • It is particularly relevant for addressing submental fat excess in maxillofacial surgery.

Observation:

  • The technique is relatively straightforward to perform.
  • Clinical examples illustrate its application.

Findings:

  • Primary indications include correcting "double chin" deformity.
  • It also addresses submental fullness post-orthognathic surgery (e.g., mandibular setback).
  • Liposuction can serve as an adjunct procedure to rhytidectomy (facelift).

Implications:

  • Offers aesthetic improvement for submental fullness.
  • Provides a solution for specific post-surgical deformities.
  • Enhances the scope of procedures available to maxillofacial surgeons.

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