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Using 3D Imaging in Preoperative Planning for Lower Third of the Face and Neck Facelift Procedures

Version 1 : Received: 23 November 2023 / Approved: 27 November 2023 / Online: 27 November 2023 (11:10:26 CET)
Version 2 : Received: 30 November 2023 / Approved: 1 December 2023 / Online: 1 December 2023 (05:10:22 CET)

How to cite: Borisenko, A.S.; Sharobaro, V.I.; Avdeev, A.E.; Alimova, S.; Burkhonova, N.S.; Fisun, A.O. Using 3D Imaging in Preoperative Planning for Lower Third of the Face and Neck Facelift Procedures. Preprints 2023, 2023111685. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.1685.v2 Borisenko, A.S.; Sharobaro, V.I.; Avdeev, A.E.; Alimova, S.; Burkhonova, N.S.; Fisun, A.O. Using 3D Imaging in Preoperative Planning for Lower Third of the Face and Neck Facelift Procedures. Preprints 2023, 2023111685. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.1685.v2

Abstract

Abstract: The pursuit of youth and attractiveness is a fundamental desire in contemporary society. For many individuals, the appearance of visible signs of aging, such as skin laxity, gravitational changes in facial and neck soft tissues, and loss of harmonious proportions, can be psychologically distressing. The choice of effective methods for addressing these changes depends on their specific characteristics, the patient's anatomical features, and the type of facial aging. The introduction of 3D imaging to determine the hyoid bone level, the volume of soft tissue structures in the cervico-mental area, ptosis of subplatysmal structures, and the volume of submandibular glands, in addition to ultrasound study of the submental projection at the preoperative stage, are key for taking the best decision regarding preoperative planning. This case report aims to illustrate how modern imaging techniques are a fundamental part of the preoperative assessment of the mid and lower third of the face to ensure the most favorable aesthetic outcomes for each patient. Key message: To attain harmonious results in surgical correction of age-related facial and neck changes, it is crucial to consider the patient's anatomical features and the extent of age-related alterations. A comprehensive facial analysis, taking into account the type of facial aging and employing a CT scan and ultrasound examination of the soft tissues in the chin region, facilitates the development of an individualized plan tailored to achieve the patient's desired outcome.

Keywords

platysmaplasty; facial rejuvenation; subplatysmal structures; myotomy; neck lift; tomography

Subject

Medicine and Pharmacology, Surgery

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Comment 1
Received: 1 December 2023
Commenter: Anastasya Borisenko
Commenter's Conflict of Interests: Author
Comment: Minor changes in the title and a wider literature review were made to expand the scope of the article
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