Abstract
Rejuvenation of the lower face and neck strives to reverse signs of aging while optimizing
the patient's natural anatomy. Common features of an aesthetically pleasing lower
face include a well-defined and appropriately balanced mandible and an acute cervicomental
angle. Correction of the aging lower face and neck is accomplished through multiple
surgical interventions, performed either alone or in combination. Determination of
appropriate procedures is based on individual anatomic pathology. Intimate knowledge
of facial anatomy and the complexity of the aging process is paramount to achieve
a natural and aesthetic result. Thorough patient evaluation and counseling should
precede any intervention. Specifically, the surgeon should be cognizant of the patient's
skeletal structure, soft tissue distribution, muscular anatomy, and skin quality.
Appropriate postoperative care and management of complications are vital to success.
Keywords
facial rejuvenation - rhytidectomy - platysmaplasty - submental liposuction - chin
augmentation
