Advancements in Face and Neck Contouring: Integrating Radiofrequency-Assisted Liposuction with FaceTite and Buccal Fat Pad Excision for Facial Slimming.

Autor: Tettamanzi M; Department of Surgical, Microsurgical and Medical Sciences, Plastic Surgery Unit, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy. tettamanzimatilde@gmail.com., Muratore G; Department of Surgical, Microsurgical and Medical Sciences, Plastic Surgery Unit, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy., Arrica G; Department of Surgical, Microsurgical and Medical Sciences, Plastic Surgery Unit, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy., Cuomo R; Unit of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience, University of Siena, Siena, Italy., Beatrici E; Department of Urology, Humanitas Research Hospital - IRCCS, Milan, Italy., Ginatempo I; Department of Surgical, Microsurgical and Medical Sciences, Plastic Surgery Unit, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy., Trignano C; Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy., Rubino C; Department of Surgical, Microsurgical and Medical Sciences, Plastic Surgery Unit, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy., Trignano E; Department of Surgical, Microsurgical and Medical Sciences, Plastic Surgery Unit, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Aesthetic plastic surgery [Aesthetic Plast Surg] 2024 Nov; Vol. 48 (22), pp. 4667-4674. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 29.
DOI: 10.1007/s00266-024-04245-1
Abstrakt: Background: The integration of neck liposuction with FaceTite Manipulus Radiofrequency (RF) technology and buccal fat pad excision for enhanced neck rejuvenation promise heightened precision and efficacy in sculpting the neck and jawline. Neck liposuction, coupled with RF technology, provides controlled thermal energy for adipose tissue treatment and collagen remodeling, while buccal fat pad excision offers refined contouring of the lower face and neck. This integrated approach aims to optimize patient outcomes and advance the field of esthetic plastic surgery.
Methods: A prospective study was conducted from 2016 to 2023 on 80 consecutive patients who presented to the author's private clinic and required neck remodeling surgery for esthetic purposes. Patients were monitored and clinic appointments were scheduled at intervals of 0, 1, 3, 6 and 12 months post-treatment for evaluation. A tape measure recorded submental length at 1 and 6 months, and a satisfaction survey was administered one week before surgery and after six months. Physicians assessed improvement using a five-point scale for patient satisfaction and a four-point scale for overall improvement.
Results: All patients underwent successful RFAL treatment, consistently achieving satisfaction with the outcomes. The average reduction in submental length measured 23 mm during the 6-month follow-up period. Additionally, the removal of buccal fat pads played a pivotal role in facial slimming and enhancing the esthetics of the upper cheek region.
Conclusions: The integration of neck liposuction with FaceTite RF technology and buccal fat pad excision offers a promising approach for enhanced neck rejuvenation and facial contouring. This combined method demonstrates heightened precision and efficacy in sculpting the neck and jawline, aiming to optimize patient outcomes and advance the field of esthetic plastic surgery.
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Competing Interests: Declarations. Conflict of interest: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest to disclose. Ethical Approval: All procedures performed in studies involving human participants were in accordance with the ethical standards of the institutional and/or national research committee and with the 1964 Helsinki declaration and its later amendments or comparable ethical standards. Human and Animal Rights: This article does not contain any studies with animals performed by any of the authors. Informed Consent: All participants have given written informed consent for publication.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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