Cosmetic

155) Which of the following statements regarding the indications for rhytidectomy is FALSE?

A. Rhytidectomy will correct ptosis of the jowl.
B. Rhytidectomy will correct blunting of the cervicomental angle.
C. Rhytidectomy will correct the wrinkles and creases of facial skin.
D. Rhytidectomy will be most helpful in patients with a high posterior hyoid bone.
E. Rhytidectomy will be helpful in patients with strong facial bone structures and prominent cheek bones.




REFERENCES & ANSWER





Kridel R.W.H., Covello L.V.: The Aging Face (Rhytidectomy), Chapter 180 in Head and Neck Surgery-Otolaryngology, (Bailey B.J., editor) Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Third Edition, 2001, pp. 2317-2324

Kridel R.W.H., Soliemanzadeh P.: The Aging Face (Rhytidectomy), Chapter 177 in Head and Neck Surgery-Otolaryngology, (Bailey B.J., editor) Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 4th Edition, 2006, pp. 2627-2649



155) C       Rhytidectomy will correct the wrinkles and creases of facial skin.