Arch Aesthetic Plast Surg.
2016 Jun;22(2):68-73. 10.14730/aaps.2016.22.2.68.
Evaluation of Elastic Lift for Neck Rejuvenation
- Affiliations
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- 1Garosu Plastic Surgery Clinics, Seoul, Korea.
- 2Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Bucheon, Korea. zodiac1003@naver.com
- KMID: 2327351
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.14730/aaps.2016.22.2.68
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.
