Abstract
Management of the platysma is key to achieving an ideal neck contour during rhytidectomy. This article reviews platysmal anatomy, indications for platysmaplasty, preoperative patient assessment, surgical technique for midline platysmaplasty, postoperative management, long-term outcomes, and the senior author's experience and philosophy on midline platysmaplasty in the setting of lateral superficial muscular aponeurotic system facelifting.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 369-378 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2020 |
Keywords
- Facelift
- Neck lift
- Platysmaplasty
- Rhytidectomy
- SMAS
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery