Evaluation of Elastic Lift for Neck Rejuvenation.
10.14730/aaps.2016.22.2.68
- Author:
Moon Seok KANG
1
;
Sang Hun KIM
;
Seung Min NAM
;
Eun Soo PARK
Author Information
1. Garosu Plastic Surgery Clinics, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Aging face;
Neck left;
Neck rejuvenation
- MeSH:
Aging;
Diagnosis;
Female;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Lifting;
Male;
Neck*;
Rejuvenation*;
Retrospective Studies;
Skin
- From:Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
2016;22(2):68-73
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: The neck is not only the first area to show aging but it also represents the persona of the individual. The understanding of the aging process of the neck is essential for neck rejuvenation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes and safety of elastic lift in relation to neck region lifting. METHODS: Forty-seven patients with sagging and laxity of the neck skin treated by elastic lift were enrolled in this study from November 2015 to February 2016. To evaluate the safety of elastic lift, a retrospective chart review was conducted. We used an automatic skin diagnosis system to evaluate the efficacy of elastic lift. RESULTS: Forty-five patients were female and 2 patients were male. The mean age of the patients was 45.3 years and their mean follow-up period was 3 months. There were no major complications requiring the removal of the elastic thread during the follow-up period. The median skin laxity grade score was 5 (4-5) preoperatively; the median skin laxity grade score was 3 at 3 months postoperatively. In comparing the skin grade score at these two points in time, there was a statistically significant difference (P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Neck rejuvenation using elastic lift is a safe and effective procedure in selected patients with moderate sagging and laxity of the neck skin.
