THE SUPERFICIAL MUSCULO-APONEUROTIC SYSTEM (SMAS) IN THE PAROTID AND CHEEK AREA

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We have investigated the superficial musculo-aponeurotic system (SMAS) in the parotid and cheek areas by anatomical dissections, by radiographs, and by histological sections. The SMAS may be helpful in corrective surgery for facial palsy and during face lifting operations if a retrofascial approach is used. This procedure, safe in the parotid area, can become dangerous in the area anterior to the parotid gland.

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Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment

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Published in: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Volume 58, Issue 1, pp. 80-88

DOI: 10.1097/00006534-197607000-00013

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THE SUPERFICIAL MUSCULO-APONEUROTIC SYSTEM (SMAS) IN THE PAROTID AND CHEEK AREA

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