Deep Layer Radiofrequency Thermo-coagulative Technology for Cervicofacial Contouring: Sonographic and Clinical Results.
Journal
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open
ISSN: 2169-7574
Titre abrégé: Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101622231
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Dec 2020
Dec 2020
Historique:
received:
29
07
2019
accepted:
02
10
2020
entrez:
11
1
2021
pubmed:
12
1
2021
medline:
12
1
2021
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Radiofrequency energy thermally induces collagen contraction and remodeling. The resultant dermal tightening is well established. However, facial aging encompasses also deeper layers of collagen-containing tissues. We present a deep layer radiofrequency-based thermo-coagulative technique for cervicofacial contouring and evaluate its efficacy. This prospective single center study was conducted from June 2017 to June 2018 and included 10 women. Echogenicity and thickness of layers 1-5 of the lower face, lateral neck, and submental regions were sonographically measured at baseline and at 6 weeks postoperatively. Echogenicity analysis was based on the number of high echogenic pixels counted and processed using Matlab-based image application (The Mathworks, Natick, Mass.). Clinical outcome at 12 months postoperatively was evaluated by 2 independent evaluators using a validated 5-point lower face improvement scale and the Merz jawline scale (0-4). Patient satisfaction and adverse effects were recorded. Mean age was 60.2 years (range, 52-76). A statistically significant increase in echogenicity ( Deep layer radiofrequency-based technology thermally induces profound soft tissue tightening and neocollagenesis. It is a safe and effective technique for cervicofacial contouring in selected patients.
Identifiants
pubmed: 33425598
doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000003286
pmc: PMC7787293
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
e3286Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2020 The Authors. Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. on behalf of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
Disclosure: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare. No funding was procured for this work.
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