Subcutaneous Face and Neck Lift With Prefabricated Skin Excision: A Practical Technique With Favorable Results in Young and Middle-Aged Chinese Patients

Abstract

BACKGROUND Subcutaneous face and neck lift is a popular procedure in Chinese face and neck rejuvenation. However, there are limited studies focusing on the details and evaluation of this technique. OBJECTIVE To introduce our subcutaneous face and neck lift technique with prefabricated skin excision, evaluating the efficacy with patient reported FACE-Q Scale. In addition, to investigate on skin excision and patient's satisfaction under different circumstances. MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred forty-five consecutive patients were identified who underwent subcutaneous face and neck lift with our technique. Online FACE-Q Scale was assessed for patients' satisfaction 6 months postoperatively. The skin excision and FACE-Q Scale were compared among different subgroups. RESULTS Fifty-eight patients completed the FACE-Q. Patients demonstrated high satisfaction overall and felt 8.8 years younger than their actual age. Intraoperative skin excision data verified the practicality of the prefabricated technique. There was a constant trend with patients' satisfaction among different age groups. The preliminary comparison between the facial bone reduction group and the general group revealed no significant difference. CONCLUSION The subcutaneous face and neck lift technique with prefabricated skin excision is an effective technique with favorable results in young and middle-aged Chinese patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV. Evidence obtained from a retrospective cohort analytic study.

Subcutaneous Face and Neck Lift With Prefabricated Skin Excision: A Practical Technique With Favorable Results in Young and Middle-Aged Chinese Patients

“…The article by Zhao and colleagues 6 continues this less invasive trend while almost coming full circle since Dr Noel's time by advocating for a skin excision alone. This retrospective study consisted of 107 patients over 3 years by the Plastic Surgery Department at Peking University Third Hospital.…”