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Nerve injuries during rhytidectomy. Considerations after 3,203 cases

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The potential for injury to the nerves of the face is ever-present in rhytidectomy. Only a thorough knowledge of the anatomy, of the face, adequate surgical experience, and strict adherence to basic operating principles can avoid problems. The temporalis, paraorbitalis, genian, mandibular, and cervicoauricularis areas each offer hazards, which are detailed in this discussion, along with some technical details to avoid both temporary and permanent damage.

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  1. Plastic Surgery Department, 38th Infirman of the “Santa Casa de Misericórdia do Rio de Janeiro” General Hospital, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Ivo Pitanguy M.D. (Professor of Plastic Surgery)

  2. Department of Plastic Surgery, Catholic University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Ivo Pitanguy M.D. (Professor of Plastic Surgery), Mario Pelle Ceravolo M.D. (Resident) & Margaret Dègand M.D.

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Pitanguy, I., Ceravolo, M.P. & Dègand, M. Nerve injuries during rhytidectomy. Considerations after 3,203 cases. Aesth. Plast. Surg. 4, 257–265 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01575225

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