The SMAS-Platysma Facelift: Advantages of a Multivector Technique

John Q. Owsley; Thomas G. Fiala

doi:10.1055/s-2002-37456

Seminars in Plastic Surgery, Table of Contents

Semin Plast Surg 2002; 16(4): 391-404
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-37456

The SMAS-Platysma Facelift: Advantages of a Multivector Technique

John Q. Owsley¹ , Thomas G. Fiala²

¹Division of Plastic Surgery University of California San Francisco Medical Center San Francisco California
²Department of Plastic Surgery Orlando Regional Medical Center Orlando Florida

Abstract

ABSTRACT

The article describes the current technique of the multivector superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS)-platysma facelift, as developed by Owsley. Also described is the use of the malar fat pad lift to improve results in the midface and the nasolabial folds, as well as the anatomic rationale for the procedure.

KEYWORD

Facelift - superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) - platysma - malar fat pad

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