Open Access
Facial Anatomy for Cosmetic and Surgical Procedures
Author(s) -
Pelin Koçyiğit,
Mehmet Ali Güner
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
türk dermatoloji dergisi
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.126
H-Index - 5
eISSN - 1308-5255
pISSN - 1307-7635
DOI - 10.4274/tdd.090301
Subject(s) - medicine , surgical procedures , anatomy , surgery
In order to achieve successful results with minimal risk of complications in cosmetic surgical procedures, detailed facial topographical anatomic features should be well-known. This review presents facial topographical anatomy including musculature, nerve and vascular supply, their location and branching system. Additionaly basic anatomical principals and keypoints are mentioned for achieving optimal and safe cosmetic results. İdeal cosmetic procedures and ideal results requires knowledge of basic facial anatomy together with evaluation of personal variations in every patient