Facial rejuvenation procedures have greatly increased over the last decade.
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Since its original description in 1910, the modern face lift has evolved and represents
a combination of numerous techniques, ranging from direct rhytidectomy, superficial
musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) plication, SMASectomy, SMASplastysma flap face lift
to suture suspension face lift and the short-scar/limited scar face lift.
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We would like to present a case of extensive suture granulomas occurring along the
malar areas and jaw line 5 years following a facelift. To the best of our knowledge,
this is the first reported case of extensive suture granulomas following a facelift.To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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Publication history
Published online: June 21, 2012
Received:
May 21,
2012
Footnotes
☆Department to which work should be attributed: Department of Plastic Surgery, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth PL6 8DH, United Kingdom.
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© 2012 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
