[Correction of square face]

Zhonghua Zheng Xing Shao Shang Wai Ke Za Zhi. 1998 May;14(3):169-72.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: This work was to provide an advanced operation method for square face correction.

Methods: The method is characterized by resecting hyperostosis of the mandibular angle, the bulky masseter and the buccal fat pad through intraoral or combined extra-intraoral approach.

Results: Good results were obtained in 10 cases after follow-up of 4 to 28 months.

Conclusion: This operative method proved to be quite ideal and applicable to treat square face.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mandible / abnormalities
  • Mandible / surgery*
  • Masseter Muscle / surgery*
  • Osteotomy / methods
  • Surgery, Plastic / methods