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The Buried Guide Suture Method: A Novel Technique to Correct Traumatic Facial Dimples
Ye Yuan1, Hongli Chai2, Lianzhao Wang3
1From The No. 10 Department.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|April 13, 2023
Summary
A novel surgical technique effectively corrects traumatic facial dimples by repositioning subcutaneous tissue through a concealed incision. This method offers scarless improvement for soft-tissue depression caused by blunt facial trauma.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Dermatology
- Regenerative Medicine
Background:
- Facial dimples result from subcutaneous tissue depression after blunt trauma.
- Current surgical options for these closed injuries are limited.
- Scarless correction of soft-tissue depression is challenging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a novel three-dimensional technique for correcting traumatic facial dimples.
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the buried guide suture method.
- To provide a scarless treatment option for soft-tissue depression.
Main Methods:
- A novel three-dimensional technique using a buried guide suture was employed.
- Subcutaneous tissue was repositioned and fixed through a concealed incision.
- The method was applied to 22 patients with traumatic facial dimples on the cheek.
Main Results:
- Significant improvement in depressed deformities was observed in all patients.
- The technique resulted in minor complications.
- High-frequency ultrasound can detect and measure subcutaneous tissue displacement.
Conclusions:
- The buried guide suture method is an effective option for correcting traumatic facial dimples.
- This technique allows for scarless correction of soft-tissue depression.
- It offers a viable solution for mimetic rupture caused by blunt trauma.
