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Laser surface scanning analysis in reconstructive rhytidectomy.

Reto Wettstein¹, Daniel F Kalbermatten, Ulrich M Rieger

¹Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, University Hospital of Basel, Spitalstrasse 21, CH-4031, Basel, Switzerland.

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

|November 10, 2006

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Laser surface scanning objectively assesses facial symmetry after unilateral facelift surgery for skin tumor reconstruction. This method confirms restored symmetry 1 year post-procedure, highlighting its potential for evaluating rhytidectomy outcomes.

Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Medical Imaging
Dermatology

Background:

Unilateral face-lift procedures for skin tumor resection can cause facial asymmetry.
Assessing symmetry objectively is crucial for evaluating surgical outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the utility of laser surface scanning (LSS) in assessing facial symmetry post-unilateral face-lift.
To determine the long-term symmetry restoration after reconstructive surgery.

Main Methods:

Six patients underwent unilateral face-lift with subcutaneous flaps for defect reconstruction.
Facial symmetry was assessed using photographic evaluation and LSS immediately post-op and after a minimum 1-year follow-up.

Main Results:

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Immediate post-operative photos revealed facial asymmetry due to skin tension.

Both photographic and LSS analyses demonstrated restored facial symmetry at the 1-year follow-up.

Conclusions:

Laser surface scanning is a promising technology for objectifying facial symmetry assessment.
Subcutaneous flaps are effective for unilateral procedures, restoring symmetry within 1 year.