Cosmetic

239) Which of the following statements about rhytidectomy is TRUE?

A. Rhytidectomy mainly corrects creases and wrinkles of the lower part of the face.
B. In men the posttragal incision is preferable.
C. In women the pretragal incision is preferred.
D. A well executed standard rhytidectomy will correct nasolabial folds.
E. A strong jawline and cheekbones and a high posterior hyoid bone are the ideal.




REFERENCES & ANSWER



Kridel R. W. H, Covello L. V.: The Aging Face (Rhytidectomy), 180 in Head and Neck Surgery- Otolaryngology (Calhoun K. H, Editor) Third Edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, pp. 2318-2338, 2002

Perkins S, W, Naderi S.: Rhytidectomy, Chapter 19 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Papel, editor) Thieme, Third Edition, pp. 207-225, 2009



239) E        A strong jawline and cheekbones and a high posterior hyoid bone are the ideal.