Relationship of the Zygomatic Facial Nerve to the Retaining Ligaments of the Face: The Sub-SMAS Danger Zone

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Alghoul M., Bitik O., McBride J., Zins J. E.

PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, vol.131, no.2, 2013 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 131 Issue: 2
• Publication Date: 2013
• Doi Number: 10.1097/prs.0b013e3182789c5c
• Journal Name: PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The transition zone between cheek superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) and malar SMAS is difficult to raise because of proximity of zygomatic nerve branches. The authors attempted to clarify the three-dimensional anatomy of the retaining ligaments in relation to nerve branches in this area.