Cheek and Chin Implants to Enhance Facelift Results

Russell W. H. Kridel; Sagar Patel

doi:10.1055/s-0037-1598055

Facial Plastic Surgery, Table of Contents

Facial Plast Surg 2017; 33(03): 279-284
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1598055

Original Article

Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Cheek and Chin Implants to Enhance Facelift Results

Russell W. H. Kridel

¹Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, 6655 Travis Street, Suite 900, Houston, Texas

²Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas

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Sagar Patel

¹Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, 6655 Travis Street, Suite 900, Houston, Texas

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Abstract

The traditional rhytidectomy addresses facial and neck aging as it relates to soft tissue laxity. The modern volumetric facelift provides optimal results by addressing not only skin laxity but also the loss of volume secondary to tissue atrophy and bony resorption. While multiple techniques including fat grafting, dermal fillers, and tissue resuspension are used to correct the tissue loss, alloplastic midface augmentation remains the most permanent method. In our practice we often address midface cheek hollowness or atrophy with the placement of submalar implants at the time of rhytidectomy. In addition to midface volumetric rejuvenation, alloplastic chin implantation can help strengthen and further define a retrusive chin and weak jawline. In this article we discuss technique, indications, and benefits of performing alloplastic augmentation as an adjunct to rhytidectomy.

Keywords

facelift - rhytidectomy - implants - chin - cheek - malar - augmentation

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