Influence of Age, Sex, and Body Mass Index on the Depth of the Superficial Fascia in the Face and Neck.
Dermatol Surg
; 45(11): 1365-1373, 2019 11.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Nonsurgical skin-tightening procedures are increasing in popularity, as patients seek aesthetic interventions that are safe with minimal downtime.OBJECTIVE:
This study was designed to provide precise data on the depth of the superficial fascia-the structure of action-of the face and neck.METHODS:
One hundred fifty Caucasian individuals (75 men and 75 women) were investigated with a balanced distribution of age (n = 30 per decade 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-69 years) and body mass index (BMI) (n = 50 per group BMI ≤ 24.9 kg/m, BMI between 25.0 and 29.9 kg/m, and BMI ≥ 30 kg/m). The distance between skin surface and the superficial fascia was measured through ultrasound in the buccal region, premasseteric region, and lateral neck.RESULTS:
The mean distance between skin surface and superficial fascia was for the buccal region 4.82 ± 0.9 mm, range (2.60-6.90); for the premasseteric region 4.25 ± 0.6 mm, range (2.60-5.80); and for the lateral neck 3.71 ± 0.5 mm, range (2.0-5.0). The depth of the superficial fascia increased with increasing BMI, whereas it decreased with advanced age.CONCLUSION:
Knowing the precise depth of the superficial fascia for nonsurgical skin-tightening procedures will guide practitioners toward safer and more effective outcomes.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Índice de Masa Corporal
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Envejecimiento de la Piel
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Técnicas Cosméticas
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Fascia
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Sistema Músculo-Aponeurótico Superficial
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Dermatol Surg
Asunto de la revista:
DERMATOLOGIA
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
España