Unilateral Platysma Muscle Rupture as an Effect of Using a Hard Wooden Block for Facial Massage

Facial massages are frequently performed to achieve a feeling of freshness, rejuvenation, skin tightening, and delayed onset of wrinkles. However, vigorous massages can induce unexpected symptoms. Here, we present a case of a woman who complained of an asymmetric facial appearance and a mass-like le...

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Published inArchives of plastic surgery Vol. 51; no. 1; pp. 27 - 29
Main Authors Jung, Kyu Hwa, Yang, Eun-Jung, Lee, Won
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Korea (South) Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc 01.01.2024
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Cosmetic
mass-like lesion
platysma muscle rupture
vigorous facial massage
mass-like lesion
platysma muscle rupture
vigorous facial massage
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Summary:Facial massages are frequently performed to achieve a feeling of freshness, rejuvenation, skin tightening, and delayed onset of wrinkles. However, vigorous massages can induce unexpected symptoms. Here, we present a case of a woman who complained of an asymmetric facial appearance and a mass-like lesion following a long-term facial massage intervention. A facelift incision was performed. Platysma muscle rupture was observed intraoperatively, which was then repaired. To our knowledge, this is the first report of a vigorous facial massage-induced ipsilateral platysma rupture.
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ISSN:2234-6163
2234-6171
DOI:10.1055/a-2175-8052