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THE SUPERFICIAL MUSCULO-APONEUROTIC SYSTEM (SMAS) IN THE PAROTID AND CHEEK AREA
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery · 1976 · Vol. 58(1) · pp. 80–88
Abstract
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.
Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and ResearchFacial Rejuvenation and Surgery TechniquesSalivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicineCheekParotid glandAnatomyFacial nervePalsyFacial musclesDentistryPathology
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CheekFacial MusclesFacial NerveHumansMandibleMiddle AgedParotid GlandSurgery, PlasticTemporal BoneZygoma
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