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 sirnple method to transect the platysmal bands under local anesthesia without resorting to skin incisions. The transection is performed wi...
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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 sirnple 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 thiOugh the original entry pOint. A back and forih motion of the suture cuts through the band. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-63782d1cb1a741c5941e8641d02567352024-03-07T00:48:18ZengThieme Medical Publishers, Inc.Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery0970-03581998-376X2004-02-01370206006310.1055/s-0043-1778596Scarless platysmaplasty for platysmal bandsMelvin A. ShiffmanSid MirrafatiTransection 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 sirnple 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 thiOugh the original entry pOint. A back and forih motion of the suture cuts through the band.http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0043-1778596 |
| spellingShingle | Melvin A. Shiffman Sid Mirrafati Scarless platysmaplasty for platysmal bands Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery |
| title | Scarless platysmaplasty for platysmal bands |
| title_full | Scarless platysmaplasty for platysmal bands |
| title_fullStr | Scarless platysmaplasty for platysmal bands |
| title_full_unstemmed | Scarless platysmaplasty for platysmal bands |
| title_short | Scarless platysmaplasty for platysmal bands |
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