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Triple-C SMAS Plication Facelift for Natural Facial Rejuvenation

Various methods are used to reposition the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) during facelift procedures. This study presents a novel, radially oriented, layered SMAS plication: the triple-C SMAS plication. This technique utilizes customizable vectors in the pattern of a “C” to plicate the...

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Autores principales: Sadati, Kevin, Motakef, Saba
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Wolters Kluwer Health 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7288867/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32537313
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000002575
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Sumario:Various methods are used to reposition the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) during facelift procedures. This study presents a novel, radially oriented, layered SMAS plication: the triple-C SMAS plication. This technique utilizes customizable vectors in the pattern of a “C” to plicate the SMAS in 3 layers to lift and tighten the deep structures of the face. METHODS: A retrospective review was performed of patients undergoing the triple-C SMAS plication over a 1-year period. Patients with a length of follow-up less than 100 days were excluded from the study. Demographic data, operative data, complication rates, and satisfaction rates were assessed. RESULTS: One hundred ninety-one consecutive patients underwent a triple-C SMAS plication over a 12-month period. One hundred ten patients met inclusion criteria. Average follow-up was 404.5 days. Complications assessed included temporary facial nerve neuropraxia (0.91%), major hematoma (1.82%), minor hematoma (2.73%), seroma (4.54%), great auricular nerve injury (0%), postauricular skin slough >2 cm (1.82%), and infection (0.91%). Two revision procedures were performed (1.82%). Patient satisfaction rate was 96.4%. CONCLUSIONS: Traditional SMAS plication techniques involve single-layer, straight-line plications to lift the lower face and neck, limiting their versatility. The triple-C SMAS plication represents a novel technique to safely and effectively elevate the deep structures of the face in a radial pattern to restore a more youthful contour to the malar area, jawline, and neck. This represents a unique strategy for face lifting by which excellent results can be consistently obtained.