Cosmetic

272) Which of the following statements is FALSE in rhytidectomy?

A. Rhytidectomy mainly corrects ptosis of the jowl.
B. Rhytidectomy will not correct creases and wrinkles of the face.
C. Rhytidectomy will not decrease prominent nasolabial folds.
D. Preserving the anterior hair tuft is fundamental in women.
E. Pretragal location of the incision is preferable in women.




REFERENCES & ANSWER



Kridel R. W. H., Covello L. V.: Rhytidectomy, Chapter 180, Head and Neck Surgery-Otolaryngology (Bailey), Third Edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2001, pp.2324-2327

Kridel R. W. H., Soliemanzadeh P.: Rhytidectomy, Chapter 177, Head and Neck Surgery-Otolaryngology (Bailey), Third Edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2006, pp.2627-2649


272) E      Pretragal location of the incision is preferable in women.