Scarless platysmaplasty for platysmal bands

Transection of plastysmal bands has required a surgical approach that leaves scars and limits patient activities for a period of time. The author has developed a simple method to transect the platysmal bands under local anesthesia without resorting to skin incisions. The transection is performed wit...

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Main Authors: Shiffman Melvin, Mirrafati Sid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 2004-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
Online Access:http://www.ijps.org/article.asp?issn=0970-0358;year=2004;volume=37;issue=1;spage=60;epage=63;aulast=Shiffman
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description Transection of plastysmal bands has required a surgical approach that leaves scars and limits patient activities for a period of time. The author has developed a simple method to transect the platysmal bands under local anesthesia without resorting to skin incisions. The transection is performed with the use of a Vicryl ® suture that is inserted through the skin, around the platysmal band, and then out through the original entry point. A back and forth motion of the suture cuts through the band.
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