Desmistificando a técnica de deep plane facelift com dissecção anatômica em cadáveres frescos / Demystifying the deep plane facelift technique with anatomical dissection in fresh cadavers

Introdução: Os estudos de anatomia em cadáveres permitiram um melhor entendimento das estruturas da face e, consequentemente, mais segurança ao explorar os planos profundos da região facial. Uma boa técnica deve ser segura, reprodutível e respeitar os pontos anatômicos. O objetivo deste trabalho é desmistificar a técnica de deep plane facelifting por meio da dissecção de cadáveres e exposição das estruturas faciais. Método: A reprodução da técnica de "deep plane facelifting" foi realizada em 14 hemifaces de 7 peças de cadáveres frescos no Instituto de Treinamento de Cadáver em Curitiba no ano de 2021. A técnica cirúrgica foi realizada conforme nossa prática clínica e reproduzida no cadáver. Após o procedimento, as estruturas anatômicas faciais foram dissecadas para correlacionar seu posicionamento junto aos espaços anatômicos da face. Foram avaliados os posicionamentos dos ligamentos da face, vascularização e os ramos do nervo facial. Resultados: Foram identificados os espaços anatômicos relevantes à técnica de deep plane facelifting, como os espaços massetéricos inferior e superior, espaço pré-zigomático, espaço bucal e espaço cervical. Os ramos do nervo facial foram identificados no plano subSMAS e correlacionados com os espaços e planos anatômicos. Conclusão: A técnica de deep plane facelift pode ser reproduzida com segurança desde que sejam respeitados dois parâmetros. O primeiro é a entrada correta nos espaços a fim de respeitar a anatomia. O segundo é o uso de descoladores rombos para dissecção nos planos profundos da face a fim de evitar lesão nervosa dos ramos do nervo facial.

Introduction: Anatomy studies on cadavers have allowed a better understanding of the structures of the face and, consequently, greater safety when exploring the deep planes of the facial region. A good technique must be safe, reproducible, and respect anatomical points. The objective of this work is to demystify the deep plane facelifting technique through the dissection of cadavers and exposure of facial structures. Method: The reproduction of the "deep plane facelifting" technique was performed on 14 hemifaces of 7 pieces of fresh cadavers at the Instituto de Treinamento de Cadáver (Cadaver Training Institute) in Curitiba in 2021. The surgical technique was performed according to our clinical practice and reproduced on the cadaver. After the procedure, the facial anatomical structures were dissected to correlate their positioning with the anatomical spaces of the face. The positioning of the facial ligaments, vascularization, and branches of the facial nerve were evaluated. Results: The anatomical spaces relevant to the deep plane facelifting technique were identified, such as the inferior and superior masseteric spaces, prezygomatic space, buccal space, and cervical space. The facial nerve branches were identified in the sub-SMAS plane and correlated with the anatomical spaces and planes. Conclusion: The deep plane facelift technique can be reproduced safely as long as two parameters are respected. The first is the correct entry into spaces to respect the anatomy. The second is the use of blunt detachers for dissection in the deep planes of the face to avoid nerve damage to the branches of the facial nerve.

Características y resultados del tratamiento aplicado a los pacientes con cáncer de páncreas / Rejuvenation Surgery with High-Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System Flap

Introducción: El cáncer de páncreas mantiene un pronóstico ominoso a pesar de los avances en técnicas quirúrgicas y cuidados perioperatorios. Objetivo: Caracterizar los resultados del tratamiento aplicado a los pacientes con cáncer de páncreas. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal de una serie de 70 pacientes con diagnóstico de cáncer de páncreas. Se estudiaron las variables: localización, tamaño del tumor, procedimiento quirúrgico, estadificación preoperatoria, diagnóstico histológico, estancia hospitalaria, complicaciones posoperatorias y estado al egreso, mediante el análisis de frecuencias absolutas, relativas y la media así como la prueba de ji al cuadrado y el IC 95 por ciento. Resultados: El procedimiento quirúrgico más frecuente fue derivativo en 47 enfermos (67,1 por ciento). La operación de Whipple se realizó en 10 pacientes (14,3 por ciento) con tumores localizados en la cabeza del páncreas y la pancreatectomía corporocaudal en 11 (15,7 por ciento) con tumores de cuerpo y cola del páncreas. La mayoría correspondió a los estadios III y IV. El 47,1 por ciento de los pacientes presentó un adenocarcinoma poco diferenciado. La estadía fluctuó entre 15 y 30 días en el 54,3 por ciento de la serie. Las complicaciones se presentaron en 19 enfermos (27,1 por ciento). Fallecieron 15 pacientes (21,4 por ciento) del total. Conclusiones: El tratamiento debe ser individualizado mediante equipos multidisciplinarios, con protocolos de actuación uniformes en cada institución que permita realizar estudios multicéntricos, con el objetivo de obtener estadísticas propias en aras de disminuir la morbilidad y la mortalidad, así como aumentar la calidad de vida de estos pacientes(AU)

Introduction: Facial rhytidectomy is the technique for correcting facial aging features, but they are becoming increasingly complex due to the incorporation of deeper planes in the process. The superficial musculoaponeurotic system techniques have the advantage of providing a greater degree of naturalness and permanence in time. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of the high-superficial musculoaponeurotic system technique for facial rejuvenation. Methods: A prospective and longitudinal case series study was carried out in the plastic surgery service of Hospital General Universitario "Vladimir Ilich Lenin" with patients who requested facial rejuvenation and were treated with the high-superficial musculoaponeurotic system technique, from January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2020. The variables age, sex, skin type, degree of aging, operative complications, patient satisfaction and aesthetic outcomes were studied. Results: The female sex predominated, together with the age group 50-59 years, the degrees of aging II and III, as well as white and light brown skin colors, while the most frequent operative complication was wound dehiscence of the suture line at the auricle root. The patients' satisfaction with the aesthetic outcomes of the surgical intervention was verified and the aesthetic outcomes was assessed as favorable in 100 percent of the cases for the used surgical technique. Conclusions: The high-superficial musculoaponeurotic system surgical technique for rhytidectomy offers harmonic, long-lasting outcomes with a low percentage of complications, making it a valuable alternative for patients(AU)

Lift temporal com reposicionamento do músculo orbicular e da cauda da sobrancelha / Temporal lift with repositioning of the orbicular muscle and eyebrow tail

Introdução: O sistema musculoaponeurótico superficial (SMAS) é a melhor estrutura que temos à nossa disposição para elevar e reposicionar a face e o pescoço no face lift. No entanto, na região têmporo-orbitária, esta estrutura é frequentemente negligenciada. Na busca por uma solução de execução simples, eficiente e segura para tratar a queda têmporo-orbitária, o autor descreve uma tática de lift temporal com reposicionamento da cauda das sobrancelhas para tratamento do envelhecimento e flacidez da região têmporo-orbitária. Métodos: Foi realizado o tratamento em 358 pacientes entre 2017 e 2020, em lifts completos ou apenas temporais. Destes, apenas 30 foram incluídos no artigo por terem sido submetidos exclusivamente a lifts temporais, acompanhados ou não de blefaroplastias. Através de incisão intracapilar marginal quebrada em região temporal e com descolamento supraSMAS, foi realizado tratamento musculoaponeurótico da região órbito-temporal, além de ressecção da pele em excesso. Resultados: A tática apresentada foi eficiente na elevação e na abertura da cauda das sobrancelhas em todos os casos tratados, além do efeito de perda da função contrátil da porção lateral do músculo orbicular, com melhora significativa das rugas periorbitais e da flacidez órbito-temporal. Conclusão: A eficácia e os ótimos resultados alcançados com a tática operatória descrita, associada à escassez de opções de tratamento isolado ou específico da região órbito-temporal, tornam o lift têmporo-orbitário proposto uma excelente alternativa para o rejuvenescimento desta região.

Introduction: The superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) is the best structure that we have at our disposal to raise and reposition the face and neck in face lifts. However, in the temporal-orbital region, this structure is often overlooked. In search of a simple, efficient and safe solution to treat temporal-orbital fall, the author describes a technique of temporal lift with repositioning of the eyebrow tail to treat aging and flaccidity of the temporal-orbital region. Methods: The treatment was performed on 358 patients between 2017 and 2020, in face lifts or temporal lifts. Of these, only 30 were included in the article because they underwent temporal lifts exclusively, with or without blepharoplasty. Through a marginal, "W" type, intra-capillary incision in the temporal region and with supra-SMAS detachment, we performed muscle-aponeurotic treatment of the orbital-temporal region and excessive skin resection. Results: The technique presented was efficient in raising and opening the tail of the eyebrows in all treated cases, in addition to the effect of loss of contractile function of the lateral portion of the orbicularis muscle, with significant improvement of peri-orbital wrinkles and temporal-orbital flaccidity. Conclusion: The efficacy and the excellent results achieved with the described operative technique, associated with the scarcity of isolated or specific treatment options for the orbital-temporal region, make the proposed temporo-orbital lift an excellent alternative for the rejuvenation of this region.

Um novo conceito em envelhecimento de pescoço: "cintura cervicofacial" / A new concept in neck aging: "cervicofacial waist"

Introdução: O envelhecimento do terço inferior da face promove o apagamento da definição da borda mandibular e do ângulo cervicofacial, além do surgimento das bandas platismais na região anterior do pescoço. Os pacientes têm grande expectativa de que o facelift resolva de maneira significativa tais efeitos. Para alcançar estes resultados, desenvolvemos uma abordagem cuja finalidade é a definição marcante do que chamamos de cintura cervicofacial. Métodos: O autor propõe uma nova abordagem cirúrgica de facelift já realizada em 444 pacientes consecutivos, desde 2015, que envolve uma plicatura agressiva do SMAS-platisma somada a uma tração lateral, também por plicatura, das bandas mediais do platisma. Resultados: Apesar da dificuldade em comparar resultados com diferentes técnicas, percebemos claramente uma melhora significativa nos nossos resultados com a nova técnica cirúrgica, sem aumento dos índices de complicações. Discussão: Buscamos novas técnicas pelo fato de que os tratamentos clássicos da região cervical nos parecem falhos e baseados em conceitos mal fundamentados. Estes envolvem a plicatura medial das bandas platismais por abordagem submentoniana, aproximando-as e prejudicando a elevação cranial do SMAS-platisma. Assim, passamos a realizar plicaturas laterais diretamente sobre as bandas através do acesso lateral do descolamento da face, com confecção de uma cintura cervicofacial. Conclusão: A soma dos efeitos da plicatura do SMAS com a plicatura lateral da banda medial do platisma torna a definição cervicofacial mais nítida com otimização importante dos efeitos estéticos desejados.

Introduction: The aging of the lower third of the face stimulates the definition deletion of the mandibular border and the cervicofacial angle, besides the appearance of platysmal bands in the anterior neck region. Patients have high expectations that the facelift will significantly resolve such effects. To achieve these results, we have developed an approach to defining what we call the cervicofacial waist. Methods: The author proposes a new surgical facelift approach that has been performed on 444 consecutive patients since 2015, which involves an aggressive plication of the SMAS-platysma plus lateral traction, also by plication, of the platysma medial bands. Results: Despite the difficulty in comparing results with different techniques, we perceive a significant improvement in our results with the new surgical technique, without increasing the complication rates. Discussion: We are looking for new techniques because the cervical region's traditional treatments seem flawed and based on ill-founded concepts. These involve the medial plication of the platysma bands by a submental approach, bringing them closer together and impairing the cranial elevation of the SMAS-platysma. Thus, we started to directly perform lateral plications on the bands through the lateral access of the face detachment, making a cervicofacial waist. Conclusion: The sum of the effects of the plication of the SMAS with the lateral plication of the platysma medial band makes the cervicofacial definition clearer with important optimization of the desired aesthetic effects.

Application of double plication suspension utilizing barbed sutures on SMAS in middle and lower face lift / 中华整形外科杂志

Objective@#This paper describes a technique of facelift that utilizes bidirectional barbed sutures for superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) double plication. It corrects the facial aging of middle and lower part.@*Methods@#An extensive skin flap was undermined subcutaneously, and the sagging tissue of SMAS was lifted latero-superiorly by a secured barbed suture in two oval-shaped areas, with double plication, and without the need for knots, in order to correct the nasolabial groove and descended jowls, repositioning the midfacial volumes.@*Results@#A very high patient satisfaction was obtained in 76 patients. One patient had a small hematoma, and one patient had a temporary contour irregularity in the cheek. All resolved without any treatment.@*Conclusions@#The double plication facelift utilizing barbed sutures, mainly affects the middle and lower third of the face. Its advantages are: quick procedure, pleasant results, low complication rate, and short recovery period. It also eliminates the possibility of knot visibility, palpability, or extrusion.

Key points of high SMAS facelift / 中华整形外科杂志

Objective@#To summarize the key points of high SMAS facelift.@*Methods@#Forty-six patients who had received high SMAS facelift were included in this study. All the patients had subcutaneous dissection by classic facelift incision. The temporal region dissection was performed superficial to middle temporal fascia to avoid temporal branches injury. The zygomatic ligaments were released by sharp and blunt dissection at malar prominence and zygomatic arch. After sub-SMAS dissection, a complete SMAS-platysma flap was raised including temporal, malar, lower face, neck, and one third or half of the midface.@*Results@#Forty patients had postoprative follow-up for more than one year. Twenty patients showed " excellent" results, eighteen patients had " good" results , two patients " common" . The good and excellent rate was 95%.@*Conclusions@#The key points of high SMAS facelift to achieve ideal outcome depend on the safe dissection of superficial temporal fascia and the release of zygomatic ligaments.

Clinical investigation on skin changes after face lift based on extended subcutaneous and sub-SMAS undermining and multiple accurate plication of SMAS system / 中华整形外科杂志

Objective@#To explore the skin condition and histological changes after face lift based on extended subcutaneous and sub-SMAS undermining and multiple accurate plication of SMAS system.@*Methods@#Eighteen patients that underwent face lift were enrolled according to the inclusion and exclusion criterion. Objective, subjective and histological evaluations were performed to study the skin changes.@*Results@#Nine patients completed the study and skin condition improved significantly after face lift from the objective and subjective results. Histological evaluation revealed that epidermal thickness increased along with dermal collagen content. Collagen and elastic fibers were more condensed after surgery than before, suggesting the dermal regeneration after face lift.@*Conclusions@#Skin regeneration after face lift can help maintain the postoperative result. Extensive subcutaneous dissection along with removal of lax skin as much as possible are the key points of face lift.

Use the technique of three layers suspension to lift the mid-low face / 中华医学美学美容杂志

Objective To explore an ideal surgical method for mid-low face lifting.Methods In this procedure,the first surgical step was subcutaneous undermining that was performed through the incision along temporal hairline,anteriorear,and mastoideae.It extended distally beyond the furthest skin fold and along the mandibular border or the midline of the neck if nacessary.Then three layers suspension were performed,which included three procedures:first,SMAS was purse string sutured in certain direction;secondly,the malar fat pad was suspended to tow directions backward and upward and anchored in the periosteum of zygoma and SMAS too;lastly,through traction suture of reducing tension step-by-step,lots of the tension was relieved from the incision;at the same time,new retaining ligaments between flap and SMAS were reestablished.And redundant skin was removed in incision at the end of the procedure.Results A total of 22 cases received this operation.16 cases were followed up from 3 months to 24 months after operation.The results of operation were divided into three degrees:excellent,acceptable and poor;and those were evaluated by patients themselves.14 cases obtained excellent result (87.5 ％),2 cases regarded that their results were acceptable (12.5 ％).The total satisfactory rate was 100 ％.None serious complication occurred in those eases except some slight complications,such as local edema,skin numbness and small hematoma which relieved in 3 to 6 months after operation.Scar was inconspicuous.Conclusions This technique can correct the posies of lower tow-third face better,especially for mitigating the nasolabial fold and enhancing the elastic of face skin.Simultaneously,it is an effective,safe and simple technique.

Injertos de Recubrimiento en Rinoplastia Una nueva propuesta / Nasal autologus grafts in Rinoplasty A new propousal

El objetivo de este artículo es exponer nuestra experiencia en el uso de injertos de recubrimiento para la punta y el dorso nasal. Se mostrará detalladamente la técnica quirúrgica por medio de un abordaje abierto y una serie de 59 pacientes en quienes se colocaron injertos de recubrimiento obtenidos del SMAS (sistema músculo aponeurótico superficial) y su seguimiento. Esta técnica no descrita previamente se presenta como una alternativa que podría ser de utilidad para los otorrinolaringólogos y cirujanos plásticos faciales. La principal ventaja que ofrece esta técnica, es la prevención de retracciones y favorecer el camuflaje de los injertos nasales, especialmente postes y escudos bajo pieles delgadas, con el fin de obtener resultados más naturales y consistentes a largo plazo.

The aim of this article is to present our experience in the use of coverage grafts for the tip and dorsum of the nose. A detailed description of the technique is shown, via an open rhinoplasty approach. Selected cases, in which a graft harvested from the SMAS (nasal superficial musculoaponeurotic system) was used, are depicted for pre and postoperative comparison. This technique is suggested as a useful surgical alternative for otolaryngologists and facial plastic surgeons. The main advantages of this technique is the prevention of retractions and an appropriate camouflage of nasal grafts, especially struts and shields underlying thin nasal skin, in order to achieve more natural and aesthetic results, consistent in the long term.

Cervicoplastia con suspensión dinámica del platisma / Cervicoplasty with dinamic suspension of platysma

Introducción: La Cervicoplastia es una Técnica quirúrgica diseñada para corregir la ptosis congénita o senil del músculo platisma del cuello y la piel que lo recubre. Diseño: Observacional descriptivo tipo serie de casos. Metodología: Previa firma del consentimiento informado. 96 pacientes operados en la práctica privada del autor en la ciudad de Cartagena, desde Enero/08 hasta Diciembre/15. Fotografías prequirúrgicas en las siguientes vistas: frente, perfiles, semiperfiles, con la cabeza en flexión y extensión, exámenes de laboratorio y fotografía post-quirúrgica, las cuales fueron tomadas a los 8,15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 360 días y 2 años después de la cirugía. Registro en la historia clínica del grado de satisfacción del paciente como: felices, satisfechos o insatisfechos. Resultados: De los 96 pacientes operados 89 (92.7%) manifestaron estar felices, 5 (5.2%) se engordaron y se refirieron como Satisfechos y 1 (1.04%) se declaró "insatisfecho", por cicatriz hipertrófica en la incisión submental. Conclusiones: Por la completa corrección de la ptosis del platisma y de piel del cuello; así como la posibilidad de hacer procedimientos complementarios por la misma vía de abordaje, con alta tasa de felicidad de los pacientes (92.7%) la Cervicoplastia con suspensión dinámica del platisma se ha convertido en el procedimiento estándar por el autor para rejuvenecer el cuello y el tercio inferior facial.

Introduction: Cervicoplasty is a technique to fix congenital or senile ptosis, from the platisma muscle and the skin that surrounds it. Design: Case series study. Method: Previous informed consent signed up, 96 patients submitted to this study, which already had such procedure, in Cartagena de Indias from January of 2008 to December 2015. Using pre-surgical photography, with the following view: front, side face, and with the head on flexion and extension. Laboratory exams, and post-Surgical photography, which have been taken at 8, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 360 days and 2 years after the surgery is made. Alongside the help of medical history records, and satisfaction grades from the patients as: happy, satisfied and unsatisfied. Results: From the 96 patients, 89 (92.7%) acclaimed to be mostly happy, 5 (5.2%) got fatter on time and acclaimed to be satisfied with the procedure, and 1 (1.04%) declared himself unsatisfied, as he has a hypertrophic scar on the lower chin incision. Conclusions: The complete correction of the platisma and neck skin ptosis, as well as the possibility of having complementary procedures on the same incision, exists a high rate of satisfied patients (92.7%), which makes the Cervicoplasty with dynamic suspension of the platisma the standard procedure for the author, in order to embellish the neck and the facial inferior third.

Individualized Considerations Regarding Sub-Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System Facelift Techniques

Based on a thorough understanding of facial structure around the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS), some types of sub-SMAS techniques have emerged to allow more harmonious rejuvenation procedures in the lower face and midface. These techniques are the Hamra composite facelift, the Stuzin extended SMAS technique, the Barton high SMAS technique, and the Ramirez subperiosteal facelift, each of which involves a specific dissection plane and is informed by distinct rationales with reasonable support. Each patient presents a unique facial structure and undergoes an individual rate of aging. The facial structures of East Asian faces, in particular, differ from those of Western faces. While emphasizing that the theory of structural mid-cheek anatomy is an essential part of facial rejuvenation, we would like to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various sub-SMAS facelift techniques and to propose the most suitable techniques for a variety of individual faces.