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1Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310003, People's Republic of China. xujinghong2008@gmail.com
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|February 19, 2013
Summary
A modified surgical technique effectively reshapes round faces by addressing the masseter muscle and buccal fat pad. This minimally invasive approach provides satisfactory aesthetic results for patients without jawbone abnormalities.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Facial Aesthetics
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Lower facial width is influenced by the mandible, masseter muscle, buccal fat pad, and subcutaneous fat.
- Round faces without significant mandibular overgrowth or eversion present unique aesthetic challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and evaluate a modified surgical method for reshaping round faces.
- To achieve optimal aesthetic outcomes in specific patient populations.
Main Methods:
- A minimally invasive intraoral approach is utilized.
- The procedure involves dissection of the masseter muscle and partial lipectomy of the buccal fat pad through a single incision.
Main Results:
- Patients reported high satisfaction with both profile and frontal aesthetic results.
- A follow-up period exceeding six months revealed no significant complications.
Conclusions:
- The modified surgical method offers an optimal aesthetic solution for patients with round faces.
- This technique is effective for individuals without significant mandibular overgrowth or eversion.