Unilateral Platysma Muscle Rupture as an Effect of Using a Hard Wooden Block for Facial Massage

Arch Plast Surg. 2024 Feb 7;51(1):27-29. doi: 10.1055/a-2175-8052. eCollection 2024 Jan.ABSTRACTFacial massages are frequently performed to achieve a feeling of freshness, rejuvenation, skin tightening, and delayed onset of wrinkles. However, vigorous massages can induce unexpected symptoms. Here, we present a case of a woman who complained of an asymmetric facial appearance and a mass-like lesion following a long-term facial massage intervention. A facelift incision was performed. Platysma muscle rupture was observed intraoperatively, which was then repaired. To our knowledge, this is the first report of a vigorous facial massage-induced ipsilateral platysma rupture.PMID:38425863 | PMC:PMC10901591 | DOI:10.1055/a-2175-8052
Source: Archives of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research