[Clinical applications of the buried-guided-suture method in the treatment of facial depression]

Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2003 Sep;19(5):357-9.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To develop a method for the treatment of facial depression without incision scar.

Methods: In repairing the facial depression, the ruptured subdermal adipocellular tissue was approximated and reunite with the buried-guided-suture method through an intraoral or a concealed skin incision.

Results: 17 patients with facial depressions from trauma were treated. Postoperative follow-up of 10 patients for one year showed satisfactory results without recurrence.

Conclusion: The buried-guided-suture method for repair of facial depression from trauma is simple, reliable and worth recommendation.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Face / abnormalities
  • Face / surgery*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Surgery, Plastic / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome