Lateral Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System Stacking/Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic Systemectomy With Orbicularis–Malar Fat Repositioning: A Procedure Tailored for Female Asian Patients

This study evaluated the efficacy of lateral superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS)-stacking/SMAS-ectomy with orbicularis–malar fat repositioning. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between February 2013 and December 2016, 62 women underwent the evaluated technique and completed the follow-up (15 months, ranging from 3 to 38.5 months). Three blinded, independent observers graded wrinkles, laxity, nasolabial fold depth, malar prominence, and tear trough deformity using quantitative comprehensive grading scales. FACE-Q scale items were assessed, and complications were recorded. RESULTS The mean postoperative scores for wrinkles, laxity, nasolabial fold depth, malar prominence, and tear trough deformity decreased from 2.64, 2.62, 2.01, 2.06, and 2.40 to 1.48, 1.34, 0.93, 1.21, and 1.27, respectively. The preoperative and postoperative scores differed significantly for all parameters (p
Source: Dermatologic Surgery - Category: Dermatology Tags: Original Article Source Type: research