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Unilateral Platysma Muscle Rupture as an Effect of Using a Hard Wooden Block for Facial Massage
Kyu Hwa Jung1, Eun-Jung Yang2, Won Lee3
1Liting Plastic Surgery Clinic, Seoul, South Korea.
Archives of Plastic Surgery
|March 1, 2024
Summary
Vigorous facial massages can lead to rare complications. A case report details a woman experiencing facial asymmetry and a mass after long-term massage, revealing a platysma muscle rupture.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Dermatology
- Anatomy
Background:
- Facial massages are popular for cosmetic benefits like skin tightening and wrinkle reduction.
- Intense or prolonged facial massage can potentially cause adverse effects.
- Asymmetric facial appearance and mass-like lesions are concerning symptoms following such interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a unique case of platysma muscle rupture.
- To highlight a potential complication of vigorous facial massage.
- To document the first instance of massage-induced ipsilateral platysma rupture.
Main Methods:
- A case study approach was used.
- Clinical presentation of a patient with facial asymmetry and a mass was analyzed.
- Surgical exploration via facelift incision was performed.
- Intraoperative findings of platysma muscle rupture were documented and repaired.
Main Results:
- The patient presented with an asymmetric facial appearance and a palpable mass.
- Intraoperative findings revealed a rupture of the ipsilateral platysma muscle.
- The platysma muscle rupture was successfully repaired.
Conclusions:
- Vigorous and long-term facial massage can lead to unexpected muscular injuries.
- Ipsilateral platysma muscle rupture is a previously unreported complication of facial massage.
- Awareness of this potential risk is important for both patients and practitioners.
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