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Aging causes facial ligaments to weaken, leading to fat displacement and visible aging signs. The modified composite facelift safely releases these ligaments, offering balanced facial rejuvenation and improved neck contouring.

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  • Plastic Surgery
  • Anatomy
  • Aging Research

Background:

  • Facial retaining ligaments weaken with age, causing fat compartment ptosis and aging signs.
  • Traditional facelifts may inadequately address ligamentous structures, leading to suboptimal results.
  • Extended facelift techniques aim for more comprehensive facial rejuvenation by releasing these ligaments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the modified composite plane facelift with extended neck dissection.
  • To highlight anatomical considerations for safe and effective ligament release.
  • To demonstrate a technique for harmonious midface, lower face, and neck rejuvenation.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed explanation of the modified composite-flap facelift technique.
  • Emphasis on the safe release of the zygomatic cutaneous ligament.
  • Description of extended sub-SMAS/subplatysmal dissection and cervical ligament release.

Main Results:

  • The modified composite plane facelift allows safe zygomatic ligament release, preserving the malar fat pad.
  • This technique achieves balanced rejuvenation of the midface, cheek, lower face, and neck.
  • Extended neck dissection with platysma myotomy significantly improves cervical contour and jawline definition.

Conclusions:

  • The modified composite plane facelift with extended neck dissection offers a safe and effective approach to facial and neck rejuvenation.
  • This technique addresses aging-related ligamentous laxity and fat ptosis comprehensively.
  • It provides harmonious and balanced results without the need for separate procedures.