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[Application of platysma flap in face lifting]
Chun-Mei Wang1, Jing-Ying Nie, Hong-Ming Sheng
1Plastic Surgery Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100041, China.
Objective:
To introduce a safe and simple method to improve the effect of face lifting.
Methods:
During face lifting three anatomic dissection was applied. All the cases were performed with transferring the SMAS flap from the anterior ear to the posterior and fixing platysma flap with deep fascia of mastoid region, then removed fixed and sutured skin flap.
Results:
12 cases with satisfying effect were followed up for 6 - 12 months. No complications were found such as facial nerve injuring.
Conclusion:
The application of pedicle SMAS flap and platysma flap in face lifting is simple and safe.
