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Sad pleats.

A F Borges1

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
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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

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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.