Microliposuction and radiofrequency combined with the thread technique as a new method used in lower face lifting.

Abstract

Minimally invasive facial rejuvenation is a popular and well-established treatment for patients seeking facial lifting. The authors combined facial microliposuction, radiofrequency, and thread lifting technology as a comprehensive treatment (LRT) for facial rejuvenation in a case series of 57 patients. A total of 76 patients underwent surgery and 75% completed 6months of follow-up (57 patients); the patients were aged 26 to 51 (33.6 ± 4.5) years. All patients were followed up for hematoma within 1week after the operation and for skin numbness and muscle paralysis at 1week and 3months postoperatively. Patient satisfaction with the postoperative aesthetic effects was analyzed by Face-Q™ at 6months after the operation. The score for hematoma within 1week was 1.21 ± 0.33, scores for postoperative skin numbness within 1week and 3months were 2.06 ± 0.51 and 1.17 ± 0.32, respectively, and scores for postoperative muscle paralysis within 1week and 3months were 1.31 ± 0.55 and 1.00 ± 0, respectively. Fifty-seven patients completed Face-Q™ (score: 22.1 ± 1.8, standard score: 82.2 ± 14.8). LRT is a minimally invasive method that can achieve a synergistic and satisfactory result for patients with mild to moderate facial skin sagging.