Facelift incision and superficial musculoaponeurotic system advancement in parotidectomy: case reports

Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg. 2015 Nov 2;37(1):40. doi: 10.1186/s40902-015-0040-2. eCollection 2015 Dec.

Abstract

Surgical procedures for parotidectomy had been developed to gain adequate approach, prevent morbidity of nerve, and give esthetic satisfaction. We performed two cases of parotidectomy through facelift incision. One case was reconstructed with superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) flap and sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle rotated flap at the parotid bed. In second case, same procedures were performed, but collagen membrane was additionally implanted for prevention of Frey's syndrome. After surgery, two cases showed esthetic results without neck scar and hollow defect on parotid bed area.

Keywords: Collagen implant; Facelift incision; Parotidectomy; SCM muscle flap; SMAS flap.

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