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29-01-2024 | Neck Lift | Original Articles
Rejuvenation in Men Facial Aging: A Combined Approach
Authors:
Marco Klinger, Riccardo Fondrini, Valeria Bandi, Alessandra Veronesi, Barbara Catania, Riccardo Di Giuli, Stefano Vaccari, Flavio Bucci, Francesco Klinger, Valeriano Vinci
Published in:
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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Issue 8/2024
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Abstract
Facelift surgery, also known as rhytidectomy, is a popular cosmetic procedure aimed at reversing the signs of facial aging. While facelift surgery is more commonly performed in women, an increasing number of men are seeking this procedure to maintain a youthful appearance. The long recovery period conflicts the overall primary outcome anticipated by men undergoing rhytidectomy, i.e., appear younger, youthful, and ready to reaffirm their value in the working environment. Anterior direct neck lift, blepharoplasty (upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty), and lipofilling are three techniques that have been shown to be effective in improving facial rejuvenation outcomes in elderly male patients. However, there is little to no evidence of the safety and efficacy of these techniques when used in combination. By combining these techniques, we hypothesized that we could achieve outcomes comparable to traditional facelift surgery, but with a lower risk of complications and a shorter recovery time. We conducted a retrospective case series study of 18 male patients who underwent facial rejuvenation surgery using the combination of anterior direct neck lift, blepharoplasty (upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty), and lipofilling at our institution between 2018 and 2021. All 18 patients completed the study, with an average follow-up of 12 months. No major complications were observed, and all patients reported a high level of satisfaction with their outcomes.
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