Less invasive face-lifting: platysma anchoring techniques

Clin Plast Surg. 2008 Oct;35(4):519-29, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2008.05.010.

Abstract

An analysis of anatomic changes during aging of the face and neck has led to fundamental changes in surgical technique. As a result, the cutaneoplatysmal complex and submuscular aponeurotic system are now anchored to fixed and solid structures: the malar periosteum, parotid fascia, and prelobar fibrous tissue. This technique, which is called skin and platysma muscle anchoring, limits cervical cutaneous undermining and avoids a submental approach. A repositioning of the anatomic elements in their initial sites explains the natural aspect of the results.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neck Muscles / anatomy & histology
  • Neck Muscles / surgery*
  • Rhytidoplasty / methods*