BACKGROUND Platysma myocutaneous flap (PMF) is a generally used technique for defect reconstruction after an oral cancer resection. The aim of the study is to present our experience using vertical PMF that sacrificed the facial artery and vein for intraoral reconstruction. METHODS A retrospective review of the medical records of 54 patients who underwent vertical PMF that sacrificed the facia...

Over the past six years I have modified my approach to the ageing neck by directing my attention to resecting the redundant platysmal bands after strong superior traction of the body of the platysma muscle to the temporoparotid fascia (Loré’s fascia)() instead of suturing medial platysmal bands. This technique is a variation of Fogli’s initial description(); the main difference being that the e...

BACKGROUND The purpose of this article is to review the efficacy of the vest-over-pants technique for elimination of the platysma bands and improvement of the cervicomental angle. METHODS This is a retrospective chart review of 88 patients with neck aging selected randomly by a visiting fellow and a medical student. The collected information included patient demographics, cervical surgical te...

Since the time of its inception within facial anatomy, wide variability in the terminology as well as the location and extent of retaining ligaments has resulted in confusion over nomenclature. Confusion over nomenclature also arises with regard to the subcutaneous ligamentous attachments, and in the anatomic location and extent described, particularly for zygomatic and masseteric ligaments. Ce...