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The multiplane face lift
B Teimourian1, S Delia, A Wahrman
1Clinical Program in Plastic Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|January 1, 1994
Summary
The multiplane facelift, a fourth-generation rhytidectomy, offers improved nasolabial fold correction and bidirectional pull. This advanced technique is expected to yield longer-lasting results with comparable safety to conventional lifts.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Facial Rejuvenation Techniques
Background:
- Conventional rhytidectomy techniques have limitations in addressing specific facial aging concerns.
- The evolution of facelift surgery includes advancements like the extended SMAS and deep-plane techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the technique and clinical experience with the multiplane facelift.
- To evaluate its efficacy in addressing nasolabial folds and achieving bidirectional facial pull.
- To assess its safety profile and potential for longer-lasting results compared to traditional methods.
Main Methods:
- Review of surgical technique and clinical outcomes associated with the multiplane facelift.
- Comparison of multiplane facelift features with extended SMAS and deep-plane rhytidectomy.
- Analysis of the procedure's effectiveness in managing nasolabial folds.
Main Results:
- The multiplane facelift is presented as a fourth-generation rhytidectomy, integrating aspects of extended SMAS and deep-plane approaches.
- This technique demonstrates enhanced ability to address the nasolabial fold and achieve superior bidirectional pull.
- Expected outcomes include longer-lasting results with a complication risk similar to conventional facelifts.
Conclusions:
- The multiplane facelift represents a significant advancement in facial rejuvenation surgery.
- It offers improved aesthetic outcomes, particularly for the nasolabial region.
- The procedure can be safely combined with other cosmetic surgeries like blepharoplasty and rhinoplasty.