The Composite Facelift

Sam T. Hamra; Ramsey J. Choucair

doi:10.1055/s-2002-37452

Seminars in Plastic Surgery, Table of Contents

Semin Plast Surg 2002; 16(4): 331-346
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-37452

The Composite Facelift

Sam T. Hamra^1,2 , Ramsey J. Choucair¹

¹The University of Texas Southwest >Medical School Dallas, Texas
²Division of Plastic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Harmonious long-term facial rejuvenation can be achieved with the technique of composite facelifting. The composite facelift elevates not only the skin but also the platysma, the malar fat, and the orbicularis muscle. The development of a zygorbicular flap, along with an arcus marginalis release, allows for a strong superior medial pull, which results in a more youthful face and eyes.

KEYWORD

Composite facelift - zygorbicular flap - arcus marginalis release - harmonious facial rejuvenation

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