Facial Plast Surg 2012; 28(01): 40-51
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1305789
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Neck Rejuvenation—Anatomy and Clinical Correlation

Franziska Huettner
1   Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Birmingham, Alabama
,
Luis O. Vasconez
1   Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Birmingham, Alabama
,
Jorge I. de la Torre
1   Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Birmingham, Alabama
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Publikationsdatum:
14. März 2012 (online)

Abstract

The restoration of the aesthetic contour of the neck is a challenging but important component of facial rejuvenation. Numerous techniques have been developed to improve the aesthetic outcome. We plan to give an overview of anatomic principles and their clinical correlation.

 
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