Concept and technic of malleable subperiosteal onlay. Toward a new dimension in facial rejuvenation surgery

We believe that rejuvenation of the shapes and volumes of the face is just as important as "tightening of the skin and muscles". In this way a more complete rejuvenation effect is obtained which is better perceived by others. The SMO technique provides a solution by the use of malleable coral microgranules, which may constitute the first biomaterial of a new generation of plastic and malleable onlays. In this context, a more general volumetric concept of ageing is developed, leading to a modification in our consultation and our treatment. Most importantly, this approach opens a whole new field, that of preventative treatment of facial ageing, which will no doubt be multidisciplinary.