The Purse-String Reinforced SMASectomy Short Scar Facelift

The PRS technique is a short scar facelift technique that is both simple and safe. Complications are uncommon and usually minor. However, in the presence of platysma bands and/or local fat deposition, an anterior neck procedure-liposuction and/or anterior platysmaplasty-should be incorporated in order to optimize the results. (Aesthetic Surg J 2009;29:180-188.)