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Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
Medknow Publications on behalf of Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
ISSN: 0970-0358 EISSN: 0970-0358
Vol. 37, No. 1, 2004, pp. 60-63
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Bioline Code: pl04012
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, Vol. 37, No. 1, 2004, pp. 60-63
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Technique - Scarless platysmaplasty for platysmal bands
Shiffman Melvin A, Mirrafati Sid
Abstract
Transection of plastysmal bands has required a surgical approach that leaves scars and limits patient activities for a period of time. The author has developed a simple method to transect the platysmal bands under local anesthesia without resorting to skin incisions. The transection is performed with the use of a Vicryl® suture that is inserted through the skin, around the platysmal band, and then out through the original entry point. A back and forth motion of the suture cuts through the band.
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