Abstract

branches of the facial nerve and the zygomaticofacial nerve. The main application of the zygomatic ligament is in cosmetic surgery. Further studies are necessary to establish relationships between the zygomatic ligament and variables such as age, sex, race and other such factors.

Highlights

  • The soft tissue of the face covers the underlying bony structures and is supported by ligaments that run from deep within the dermis to the overlying layers of the skin, serving as anchoring units for the face

  • The main application of the zygomatic ligament is in cosmetic surgery

  • A true ligament is a discrete cylindrical arrangement of fibrous tissue that is surrounded by fatty tissue. Microscopic examination of these ligaments showed bands of dense connective tissue. These ligaments are known to arise from the deep fascia or periosteum and cross the sub superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS) plane and the SMAS, where they divide into several branches which distribute the attachment of the ligament to the dermis

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Conclusion

The zygomatic ligament is not a single structure. The original description of the ‘McGregor patch’ refers to the main component of these series of fibrous tissues that begin laterally where the zygomatic arch joins the body of the zygoma. The most important relations of this structure are the prezygomatic space, the zygomatic branches of the facial nerve and the zygomaticofacial nerve. The main application of these anatomical structures is in cosmetic surgeries (facelift). Further studies are recommended to improve our understanding of the relationship between the zygomatic ligament and variables such as age, sex, race or other such factors. Abbreviations list SMAS, superficial muscular aponeurotic system

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