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Anatomicohistologic Study of the Retaining Ligaments of the Face with Retaining Ligament Correction and SMAS Plication in Facelift

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The retaining ligaments of the face and the SMAS are important elements in the aesthetic correction of aging of the face. The authors describe the surgical and functional anatomy of the face including the parotidomasseteric fascia, temporal fascia, deep cervical fascia, malar – buccal fat pad, facial mimetic muscles, facial nerve, and the retaining ligaments. There is a discussion on the anatomicohistologic study of the retaining ligaments of the face, aging changes in the face, facelift and historical development of retaining ligaments of the face, and the techniques of retaining ligament correction and SMAS plication in facelift. In order to understand the impacts of aging, one should first understand the anatomy of the facial soft tissue and the changes aging brings.

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Ozdemir, R. (2012). Anatomicohistologic Study of the Retaining Ligaments of the Face with Retaining Ligament Correction and SMAS Plication in Facelift. In: Erian, A., Shiffman, M. (eds) Advanced Surgical Facial Rejuvenation. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-17838-2_36

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