Abstract
Importance:
The loss of the posterior mandibular angle not only contributes to a senile appearance, but also the loss of support contributes to the formation of jowls. Traditional Superficial Musculo Aponeurotic System (SMAS) facelifts offer little improvement in this area.
Objective:
An SMAS pedicle flap in conjunction with an SMAS facelift helps to restore posterior mandibular angle fullness, greatly improving the aesthetic outcome and restoring structure to the face.
Design:
Surgical Pearls—description of a novel surgical technique.
Setting:
A private practice.
Participants:
Patients who underwent the procedure.
The author and coauthors listed on this article have reviewed and approved the content before submission. The contributions and responsibilities of the authors are as follows. Dr. Brian P. Maloney contributed to conceptualization and performing the procedure; McKenzie E. Maloney, MS-2 AU/MCG— carried out project administration—management and coordination of responsibility for the project, including planning and execution; Ms. Maloney was also involved with chart review and patient selection, and writing—review and editing; Brennan Bogdanovich, MS-2 AU/MCG—assisted with the planning of the project as well as performing research, and visualization (shooting video of the procedure, editing of video, and voice over).
No competing financial interests exist.
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