Repair of facial soft tissues for improvement of facial contour
2009
Objective To investigate the plastic surgery of facial soft tissue for improvement of facial contour. Methods Botulinum toxin type A was injected into hypertrophied masseter to make it atrophy and attenuation; meanwhile, buccal fat lining was partly resected by intra-oral approach. Buc-cal liposuction was performed if necessary. Results 36 cases got satisfactory face thinning results af-ter treatment. The facial contour of all patients was markedly improved. Following up for 6 - 12 months showed that the effect was stable. Conclusion Plastic repair of facial soft tissue for improve-ment of facial contour is a simple approach, with mild injury, quick recovery, safe and effective.
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Buccal fat lining; Usculus masseter; Type A botulinum toxin; Liposuction
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