בשל "הגנת זכויות יוצרים", מובא להלן קישור למאמר בלבד. לקריאתו בטקסט מלא, אנא פנה/י לספרייה הרפואית הזמינה לך.

Minimally invasive or noninvasive skin-tightening procedures have become trends in facial and neck rejuvenation.

Radiofrequency-assisted liposuction (RFAL) is a new choice for the treatment of skin relaxation that is more effective than noninvasive surgery without surgical incision.

The authors recommend a 2-step method in which radiofrequency is applied after appropriate liposuction is performed.

This approach is safer and more effective than traditional RFAL, and the authors detail the safety guidelines, operative techniques, postoperative satisfaction results, and complications.

A total of 227 patients with lower face and neck skin laxity underwent RFAL between April 2012 and June 2019.

The following data were collected: age, body mass index, operative duration, volume of fat aspirated, amount of energy delivered, and number and type of complications.

Patient satisfaction was surveyed postoperatively and assessed by third-party surgeons at 3 and 6 months.