Combination of transtemporal upper face lift with radiofrequency assisted neck liposuction, a preliminary report
Objectives: Describing a new way to treat the young face lift seeking patient, without any visible scars, in the office setting, only under local anesthesia and superficial sedation.
Introduction: The deep plane face lift has changed the game in facial rejuvenation. In the young cases this operation can be considered a facial beautification procedure rather then a rejuvenation. Scars remain one of the telltale signs of any surgical procedure and as such endoscopic scarless techniques are gaining popularity.
In the selected young patient a nice neck contour can be created without the need to address deep structures by combining radiofrequency technology and precise liposuction. This is done in a scarless manner, under local anesthesia in the office setting.
Materials / method: We present a preliminary report of 10 patients in which the combination of a transtemporal upper and midface lift with radiofrequency assisted liposuction of the neck has been used. The mean age of the patients was 31 years old. All the patients were females. The surgeries were all done under local anesthesia and sedation in an office setting. Head bandage was used for one week.
Results: Patient satisfaction was very high with extra appraisal given to the fact that they had no visible scars and minimal downtime.
Conclusion: The combination of a transtemporal upper and midface lift with radiofrequency assisted liposuction of the neck may be a powerful tool in facial beautification for the young patient
