BACKGROUND

In parallel with the increase in the number of aesthetic procedures in the face and neck, the likelihood of complications associated with individual and typological variability of the topographic anatomy of structures in this area increases. The concept of «danger zones» of the face has taken root in the world, and depending on the course and spatial location of the branches of the vessels and nerves of the facial region, up to 20 classifications of such «danger zones» are distinguished by various authors.

OBJECTIVE

The study and generalization of classifications of facial «danger zones».

MATERIAL AND METHODS

More than 100 sources of modern scientific literature have been studied. The search for sources of modern scientific literature was carried out using the databases PubMed, Google Scholar, elibrary.ru and CyberLeninka for the last 10 years. The literature was searched by keywords. The selection methodology was based on the recommendations of Prisma and included the stages of identification, screening and inclusion. 42 works were selected.

RESULTS

Based on the analysis of scientific literature data, the review summarizes information reflecting the modern understanding of the «danger zones» of a person. Generalization and combination of information presented in various classifications of «danger zones» has not yet been carried out. The systematization of information about the anatomy and topography of the structures of «danger zones» allows us to identify areas of the face with a high risk of complications, such as infectious processes, tissue necrosis, circulatory disorders, etc.

CONCLUSION

Research in this area contributes to the development of a unified classification of «danger areas» of the face and a unified approach to the diagnosis of complications arising after surgical and cosmetic interventions in the facial area.