Evidence-Based Practices in Facial Reanimation Surgery | Journal CME Article-Journal CME Article: Evidence-Based Practices in Facial Reanimation Surgery Video 6

Journal CME Article: Evidence-Based Practices in Facial Reanimation Surgery Video 6

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The procedure involved anchoring sutures on the zygomatic arch to secure a muscle for facial reconstruction. The team anchored sutures deep into the periosteum to ensure stability, testing them for immobility. The muscle's position was precisely adjusted to simulate the nasolabial fold, with careful control over the vector of the smile. Subsequent nerve and vascular anastomoses were performed, with priority given to the nerve connection for adequate muscle function before finalizing the arterial and venous connections under a microscope. The procedure aimed to restore facial symmetry and function effectively.

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facial reconstruction

zygomatic arch

nerve anastomosis

nasolabial fold

muscle function