The transverse facial artery anatomy: Implications for plastic surgery procedures

Background The transverse facial artery (TFA) perfuses the lateral face. Knowledge of topographical anatomy of the lateral face is crucial for safe procedural performance in aesthetic and plastic surgery, especially the face lift flap and face transplant. The aim of the present study was to assess detailed TFA morphometrical features. Patients and methods One-hundred computed tomography head angiographies were analyzed. TFA numbers and origins...