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Facial Plast Surg 2022; 38(06): 575-583
DOI: 10.1055/a-1849-5356
Original Article

The Extended Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System Deep Plane Facelift

Shirley Hu 
1   Department of Facial Plastic Surgery, Meridian Plastic Surgery Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Stephen W. Perkins
1   Department of Facial Plastic Surgery, Meridian Plastic Surgery Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Abstract

Over the past four decades, the senior author has evolved and perfected his preferred method for face and neck lifting, the extended superficial musculoaponeurotic system deep plane rhytidectomy, and submentoplasty. With this procedure, the superficial musculoaponeurotic system layer is addressed both in the face and neck, repositioning the tissues in a superior and posterior vector and creating a sling in the cervicomental area. Outcomes have proven to be both successful and long lasting. In this article, a detailed update and discussion of the specific techniques utilized are provided.

Keywords

facelift - rhytidectomy - platysmaplasty - deep plane - neck lift


Publication History

Accepted Manuscript online:
11 May 2022

Article published online:
29 September 2022

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