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Published on: September 27, 2024
Subunit Approach to Facelifting and Facial Rejuvenation
Babak Azizzadeh1, Rebecca Fitzgerald2, Guy Massry3
1Division of Head and Neck Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA; Department of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Center for Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery, 9401 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 650, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, USA.
Abstract:
Facial analysis techniques traditionally separate the upper, middle, and lower facial thirds as distinct entities without guidance in achieving aesthetic youthfulness. There is now an opportunity to develop better analytical tools and specific algorithms to help create an overall harmony to the face and restore a youthful appearance. Facial anatomic subunits have similar three-dimensional qualities based on underlying anatomic structures, craniofacial skeletal modeling, superficial and deep facial fat compartments, skin thickness, facial muscle activity, and curvature (flat, convex, concave). This article discusses using the relationships of the facial anatomic subunits to obtain more consistent and natural facial rejuvenation outcomes.
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