ArticleAesthetic plastic surgery2022
The MICRO-Lift: A Ligaments-Based Anatomic Technique for Lower Face and Neck Rejuvenation Using Bipolar Radiofrequency.
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- Radiofrequency for the Treatment of Facial Ligament Laxity: A Split-face Controlled Exploratory Study.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- Limited-Dissection Ligament-Preserving Facelift for Early Facial Aging: Surgical Technique and Clinical Experience.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2026Article
- Facial Rejuvenation Strategy in Asian Women with Autologous Fat Transplantation.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2025Article
- Radiofrequency-Based Treatments for Facial Rejuvenation: A Systematic Review of Efficacy, Safety, and Patient-Centered Outcomes.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2025Review
- Radiofrequency for Facial & Neck Rejuvenation: A Bibliometric Analysis.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2025Review
- From the SAFE to the SAFEST Liposuction: Combining PAL and RFAL Technology in Body Contouring Procedures.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe aim of this paper is to present the results of a new technique for lower face and neck rejuvenation named the MICRO-lift (Minimally Invasive, Combined Radiofrequency, Outpatient lift). This technique is based on a bipolar radiofrequency treatment applied to specific ligamentous areas.
methodsInclusion criteria were patients with skin laxity of the neck and jowls, with or without fat accumulation. Patients who presented platysma sag and alteration of subplatysmal structures were excluded from the study. The distribution of the energy was adapted to the ligament anatomy, differentiating three areas based on the energy concentration. In all patients, sex, age at surgery, type of anesthesia, radiofrequency parameters and complications were registered. In all cases, standard photographs and satisfaction interviews were conducted preoperatively and postoperatively. Satisfaction evaluation was also assessed.
resultsSixty-five patients underwent MICRO-lift technique for the lower face and neck. All patients in our series were female. There were no major complications. Minor complications included transient paralysis of the marginal mandibular (4,6%), infection of the submental incision that required incisional drainage (3,1%), and deep skin burn in the neck (1,5%). Fifty-nine patients were satisfied a year after the treatment (90,8%).
conclusionsThe MICRO-lift can produce outstanding and satisfying improvements in cervicofacial appearance. This new approach offers a predictable strategy to achieve the desired aesthetic results, making this procedure more reliable and reproducible for both novel and experienced surgeons with bipolar radiofrequency. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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