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The nasolabial fold: an anatomic and histologic reappraisal. Plast Reconstr Surg 1994 Jan;93(1):60-9

Date

01/01/1994

Pubmed ID

8278485

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0028107463 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   115 Citations

Abstract

The nasolabial fold was analyzed by anatomic and histologic evaluation of the tissue planes that create and surround the fold. A fascial-fatty layer exists in the superficial subdermal space extending from the upper lip across the nasolabial fold to the cheek mass. The SMAS is present in the upper lip as the superficial portion of the orbicularis oris muscle. Traction on the SMAS or periosteum lateral to the nasolabial fold can deepen the fold, while traction on the fascial-fatty layer lessens the fold. The fascial-fatty layer and skin of the cheek mass are suggested as the primary ptotic elements responsible for facial aging.

Author List

Yousif NJ, Gosain A, Matloub HS, Sanger JR, Madiedo G, Larson DL

Author

James R. Sanger MD Professor in the Plastic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adipose Tissue
Cadaver
Cheek
Dissection
Facial Muscles
Humans
Lip
Nose