| A minimally invasive approach for correction of chin ptosis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 14707666 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Although ptosis of the tip of the chin is common and can be seen in persons of any age, it is frequently seen in older patients seeking facial rejuvenation. A variety of techniques have been described to correct ptosis of the chin. The authors describe a minimally invasive method that can be used correct chin ptosis. This technique uses a small intraoral incision to place a U-shaped Prolene suture that gathers the soft tissue of the chin and elevates it above the lower border of the mandibular symphysis. A retrospective review of 314 cases performed in conjunction with face lifts between January of 1994 and January of 2000 was performed to evaluate this technique. There were no significant complications, and long-term results have been very satisfactory and lasting. |
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Authors:
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Jorge I de la Torre; Scot A Martin; Mazin S Al-Hakeem; Benoit C De Cordier; Luis Vasconez |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Plastic and reconstructive surgery Volume: 113 ISSN: 0032-1052 ISO Abbreviation: Plast. Reconstr. Surg. Publication Date: 2004 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-01-06 Completed Date: 2004-01-22 Revised Date: 2011-02-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1306050 Medline TA: Plast Reconstr Surg Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 404-9; discussion 410 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, The Center for Advanced Surgical Aesthetics, USA. jorge.delatorre@ccc.uab.edu |
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Chin
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surgery* Humans Retrospective Studies Rhytidoplasty / methods* Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive Suture Techniques |
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