Anterior Face-Lift for Correction of Middle Face Aging Utilizing a Minimally Invasive Technique

Bisaccia, Emil; Khan, Azim J.; Scarborough, Dwight A.

doi:10.1097/00042728-200405000-00031

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“…It has been found that midface elevation can be achieved using two or three separate non‐absorbable Mersilene suspension sutures, 14 but this can be achieved using a single Monograms. The anchors of this specialized suture catch the deeper planes of the subcutaneous tissues in an imbricating fashion, thereby effacing the overlying nasolabial fold and elevating the malar fat pad.…”

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Midface Lift Using A Minimally Invasive Technique and a Novel Absorbable Suture

Bisaccia

Kadry

Rogachefsky

et al. 2009

Dermatologic Surgery

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This technique uses the multidirectional segmented stabilizers of the Monograms to counteract the downward displacement of the malar fat pad while simultaneously softening the nasolabial fold. This is a minimally invasive technique that addresses the multiple factors involved in the senescent changes of the midface. Proper patient selection, good aesthetic judgment, and surgical competence are required to restore the midface in a minimally invasive fashion. The objective of this study was to report a novel approach to midfacial rejuvenation using the Monograms. This cross-hatched suture achieves simultaneous malar fat pad elevation and nasolabial fold effacement. The midface lift adds another vital dimension to panfacial augmentation.

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Midface Lift Using A Minimally Invasive Technique and a Novel Absorbable Suture

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Kadry

Rogachefsky

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“…Many of these procedures have significant risk, along with downtime from 2 to 6 weeks. More recently, the S‐lift and its variations have been developed in an attempt to minimize risk and downtime 20,21 . However, it still involves surgery and downtime.…”

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Multipass Vector (Mpave) Technique with Nonablative Radiofrequency to Treat Facial and Neck Laxity

Finzi¹,

Spangler²

2006

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BACKGROUND. Redundant facial and neck skin is a major feature of aging and historically has been corrected surgically. Recently, monopolar radiofrequency application has been introduced for nonablative tissue tightening of skin by volumetric heating of the deep dermis. It has been able to improve neck and cheek laxity and periorbital rhytides and to elevate eyebrows. However, questions remain as to the ideal parameters needed to optimize the use of radiofrequency. OBJECTIVE. To determine the safety and report on the efficacy of a radiofrequency application that involves a multipass vector (mpave) technique to target facial and neck skin laxity.METHODS. Twenty-five patients (skin types I to V) with mild to severe facial and neck laxity received one treatment session with monopolar radiofrequency. Treatment parameters, adverse events, and digital photographs were recorded. All patients were treated with a multipass vector technique consisting of four to five passes targeted over areas of skin that would most improve facial laxity. The multipass vector (mpave) treatment approach is described. Energy levels ranged from 62 to 91 J/cm 2 per pulse. RESULTS. All patients experienced some immediate erythema and edema, which had completely resolved in most patients within 48 hours. No scarring or dyspigmentation was noted on follow-up at 6 and 12 weeks. Photographic analysis of pre-and posttreatment digital images revealed cosmetic improvement in facial and neck laxity in 96% of patients. The majority of patients demonstrated a moderate or better improvement. Stacked pulses in the submental region were shown to reduce fat.CONCLUSIONS. The direct application of monopolar radiofrequency to facial and neck skin using a multipass vector (mpave) treatment approach was safely tolerated in patients of all skin types. Patient satisfaction correlated well with photographic analysis, and the technique was shown to be efficacious for most patients.

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Anterior Face-Lift for Correction of Middle Face Aging Utilizing a Minimally Invasive Technique

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Midface Lift Using A Minimally Invasive Technique and a Novel Absorbable Suture

Midface Lift Using A Minimally Invasive Technique and a Novel Absorbable Suture

Multipass Vector (Mpave) Technique with Nonablative Radiofrequency to Treat Facial and Neck Laxity

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