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

BACKGROUND

Minimally invasive facial rejuvenation is a popular and well-established treatment for patients seeking facial lifting.

OBJECTIVE

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.

METHODS

A total of 76 patients underwent surgery and 75% completed 6 months 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 1 week after the operation and for skin numbness and muscle paralysis at 1 week and 3 months postoperatively. Patient satisfaction with the postoperative aesthetic effects was analyzed by Face-Q™ at 6 months after the operation.

RESULTS

The score for hematoma within 1 week was 1.21 ± 0.33, scores for postoperative skin numbness within 1 week and 3 months were 2.06 ± 0.51 and 1.17 ± 0.32, respectively, and scores for postoperative muscle paralysis within 1 week and 3 months 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).

CONCLUSION

LRT is a minimally invasive method that can achieve a synergistic and satisfactory result for patients with mild to moderate facial skin sagging.