Composite face lift has been accepted as the best technique
for getting satisfactory outcome in surgical rejuvenation. As
operations that ensure fast recovery and minimal complication
were favored, MACS lift has been regarded as one of the
innovative solutions. We experienced that nasolabial fold and
neck wrinkle was hardly improved with conventional MACS lift.
Therefore, we devised a new modification of composite face lift
and MACS lift to achieve both outstanding improvement and fast
recovery. From May, 2004 to April, 2008, we operated 49 cases
with our technique. They were between 35 and 67 years old.
Follow up ranged from 3 to 26 months. Fifteen of 49 patients
had longer than 1 year follow up were evaluated with photos
and patients interview. Eleven patients were satisfied with the
results 12 months after operation. However, two patients complained
of unimproved marionette line and remaining two patients
had irregularity on the skin. We experienced one hematoma
immediately after operation, however most of the patients went
to their usual daily lives in one or two weeks after operation.
Our operation had several outstanding advantages and long
lasting outcome. We, therefore, concluded that this technique is
an effective surgery to improve aged face.