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Facial Plast Surg 2023; 39(03): 292-299
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1766102
Original Article

Evidence-Based Medicine for Lower Facial Rejuvenation

Robert T. Cristel
1   Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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Gregory H. Branham
1   Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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Abstract

Lower facial rejuvenation is an expanding area in facial plastic surgery with both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Evidence-based medicine is essential to providing high-quality care and creating long-lasting results. A systematic approach and understanding of the layers of the aging lower face is important to develop an individualized treatment plan. This review will focus on surgical and nonsurgical treatments for the aging lower face with an emphasis on evidence-based medicine.

Keywords

facial rejuvenation - facelift - lower face - nonsurgical facial rejuvenation


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Article published online:
03 April 2023

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