Suprazygomatic Aponeurotic McLaughlin Myoplasty for Facial Reanimation

Conclusions Suprazygomatic aponeurotic McLaughlin myoplasty for facial reanimation demonstrates a successful modification of the classical McLaughlin lengthening temporalis myoplasty, making it more customizable, simple, and predictable by taking the level of transection to the temporalis aponeurosis without the need for zygomatic osteotomy. A new classification of orthodromic temporalis myoplasty based on level of transections is also proposed for the first time. Good to excellent outcomes coupled with high patient satisfaction and low morbidity should make this technique popular among the facial reanimation surgeons.
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Peripheral Nerve Surgery and Research Source Type: research