Submalar augmentation: a procedure to enhance rhytidectomy

Submalar augmentation, performed before rhytidectomy in patients with deficient bone structure or severe atrophy of overlying soft tissue, returns vibrancy and youthful fullness to the midthird of the face. It establishes the foundation for an enhanced and longer lasting result from rhytidectomy, reducing the need for extended or multiple face-lift procedures, and avoid a stretched or mask-like appearance