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Semin Plast Surg 2002; 16(4): 375-390
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-37455
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Maintenance Facelift: Early Facelift for the Younger Patient

Timothy J. Marten
  • Director and Chief Marten Clinic of Plastic Surgery San Francisco California
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Publication Date:
26 February 2003 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Traditionally, facelifts have been reserved for "older" patients and regarded as procedures to "repair" a well established and easily identified advanced aging deformity. As techniques have improved and attitudes have shifted, many patients are now requesting procedures to rejuvenate the face at a "younger" age with the goal of maintaining a youthful appearance. This article defines the elements of the early aging deformity of the face, discusses the anatomic basis of these problems, and describes a logical approach to correcting them.

KEYWORD

Facelift - maintenance facelift - early maintenance facelift - superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) facelift

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