ReviewAesthetic surgery journal. Open forum2026
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Role of Open Platysmaplasty in Facelift and Necklift Surgery: Comparative Outcomes of Closed- vs Open-Neck Rejuvenation With Liposuction Using FACE-Q Scales.
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Abstract
Facial and neck rejuvenation techniques have evolved significantly, aiming to achieve optimal patient satisfaction with minimal invasiveness. Open platysmaplasty techniques allow direct access to anatomical structures but involve additional scarring, whereas closed techniques are less invasive but might provide limited correction. There remains uncertainty regarding patient-reported outcomes between these approaches. This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed patient-reported outcomes (FACE-Q Aesthetic Module scores) comparing open- vs closed-neck rejuvenation techniques, with and without liposuction. A systematic review was performed following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses 2020 guidelines, searching databases (MEDLINE [Ovid], Embase [Ovid], PubMed, and Cochrane Library) from inception to November 2024. Studies comparing open- and closed-necklift techniques and reporting FACE-Q scores were included. Data were analyzed using weighted means, pooled standard deviations, and Welch's
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