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Sad pleats.
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA.
Annals of Plastic Surgery
|January 1, 1989
Summary
This study introduces a new surgical technique to correct the unaesthetic mouth commissure pleats that create a sad facial appearance. The method aims to improve the patient
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Facial Aesthetics
Background:
- Unaesthetic mouth commissure pleats can negatively impact facial appearance.
- These folds contribute to a perpetually sad or downturned facial expression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel surgical technique for correcting mouth commissure pleats.
- To improve the aesthetic appearance associated with these folds.
Main Methods:
- A specific surgical approach targeting the mouth commissures is detailed.
- The technique focuses on reshaping or repositioning tissues to eliminate the pleat.
Main Results:
- The presented surgical technique effectively corrects or improves unaesthetic mouth commissure pleats.
- Patients experience a positive change in their facial expression, reducing the appearance of sadness.
Conclusions:
- The described surgical method offers a viable solution for addressing mouth commissure deformities.
- This technique can significantly enhance facial aesthetics and patient satisfaction.