Facial Anchors
Retaining Ligaments
The anchors holding face to skeleton. They weaken with aging. Released in lifting.
Ligament Map
| Ligament | Region | Origin | Function | Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orbital Ligament | Periorbital | Orbital rim | Supports periorbital tissues | Partial |
| Zygomatic Ligament | Midface | Zygoma body | Main midface anchor | Total |
| Zygomatic-Cutaneous Ligament | Midface | Zygomatic extension | Connects to cutaneous tissue | Total |
| Masseteric Ligament | Lateral Face | Masseter border | Supports tissues over masseter | Selective |
| Mandibular Ligament | Mandible | Inferior mandibular border | Main cause of jowl | Total |
| Platysma-Auricular Ligament | Neck | Auricular region | Anchors platysma laterally | Partial |