[The clinical application of parotid fascia-SMAS-platysma flap in the lifting of lower face and neck].

OBJECTIVE

To investigate the technique of lower face and neck lifting with parotid fascia-SMAS-platysma flap.

METHODS

To improve the lifting strength of SMAS and the cosmetic result, the traditional SMAS-platysma flap was modified as parotid fascia-SMAS-platysma flap. The modified flap was folded and suspended step by step to lift the lower face and neck.

RESULTS

From Oct. 2004 to Oct. 2008, 78 patients were treated with this method. The patients' age ranged from 40 to 65 years old. There were 2 cases of male and 76 cases of female. All the patients were followed up for 6 months to 4 year with satisfactory results.

CONCLUSIONS

Folding and suspension of the parotid fascia-SMAS-platysma flap step by step can effectively lift the saggy tissue of lower face and neck.