Reconstruction of middle and lower facial tension system for surgical rejuvenation / 中华医学美学美容杂志

ABSTRACT

ObjectiveTo explore a method for reconstruction of the middle and lower facial tension system for surgical rejuvenation.MethodsFrom 2003 to 2011,257 female patients were treated with this procedure,in which superficial musclo-aponeurotic system (SMAS) of the cheeks were tightened and fixed to the deep temporal fascia and the temporal muscle fascia in muhidirectional and oblique toward the eye and ear rather than just toward the ear through purse string suture method to achieve the goals of facial rejuvenation.ResultsThe follow-up data were obtained in 50 cases,with time range of 3-60 months.Each case was evaluated by both the patient and the surgical team.Excellent or good results were achieved for 255 cases.In all we succeeded in correcting the nasolabial sulcal deformity,and the cheek ptosis,and the contour of the face were more smoothly than that of preoperative appearance.The outlines of lower face became narrow,and thinner than the preoperative.All the patients were without loss of facial identity.Complications occurred occasionally,including the tensional blister on the dermal suture point and local numbness.No incision scar,alopecia and facial nerve injury occurred.Effects of rejuvenation were obvious and natural in 3-6 months after surgery.Especially 12 months after operation the results were the best.ConclusionsThis technique addresses the multiple factors involved in the senescent changes of the midface.Proper patient selection,good aesthetic judgment,and surgical competence are required to restore the midface and lower face tension system reconstruction.This novel approach is safe and effective,and the result is stable and lasting.