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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2004-01-01
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| author | Melvin A. Shiffman Sid Mirrafati |
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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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| spelling | doaj-art-b5dffd9a39b047508702a9fab77fbd052025-08-20T03:05:07ZengThieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd.Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery0970-03581998-376X2004-01-013701606310.1055/s-0039-1699034Scarless platysmaplasty for platysmal bandsMelvin A. Shiffman0Sid Mirrafati1Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Tustin, CAConsultant Plastic Surgeon, Tustin, CATransection 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.http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0039-1699034 |
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