The Safety of Rhytidectomy in the Elderly
Martén E, Langevin C-J, Kaswan S, et al (Cleveland Clinic, OH; M D Anderson Cancer Ctr Orlando, FL; Univ of Rochester, NY) Plast Reconstr Surg 127:2455-2463, 2011§
K.A. Gutowski, MD
Evidence Ranking
C
Expert Rating
1
Abstract
Background
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety of face-lift surgery in an elderly population. Specifically, is chronologic age an independent risk factor leading to a higher complication rate in the elderly patient undergoing rhytidectomy surgery?
Methods
The authors retrospectively reviewed consecutive face lifts (216 patients) performed by a single surgeon over a 3-year period. Patients were divided into two groups, younger than 65 years (148 patients) and 65 years and older (68 patients). Comorbidities, operative details, and complications were compared using statistical analysis.
Results
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