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How to Optimally Prepare the Patient for a Facelift Procedure.
Marta Mariani1, Mariachiara Fabbri1, Pietro Luciano Serra2
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Catholic University of Sacro Cuore, University Hospital A. Gemelli, Rome, Italy.
Facial Plastic Surgery : FPS
|November 3, 2025
Summary
Standardized perioperative protocols for facelift surgery improve airway management and surgical field preparation. This leads to enhanced stability, better exposure, and fewer complications during aesthetic procedures.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Surgical Technique
Background:
- Facelift surgery is a common aesthetic procedure.
- Optimal outcomes depend on meticulous preoperative planning, including airway management and surgical field preparation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline standardized perioperative protocols for facelift surgery.
- To hypothesize that these protocols improve surgical access and reduce intraoperative complications.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case series (N>5) adhering to STROBE guidelines.
- Review of patients undergoing facelift under general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation.
- Focus on endotracheal tube positioning, scalp access, and hair management.
Main Results:
- Standardized protocols demonstrated enhanced endotracheal tube stability.
- Protocols led to optimized surgical exposure and minimized operative delays.
- Improved airway management and field preparation were observed.
Conclusions:
- Precise airway management is essential for safe and efficient facelift surgery.
- Standardized field preparation enhances surgical access and reduces complications.
- Implementation of standardized perioperative protocols is recommended for clinical practice.
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