Aesthetic study requiring the clinical presence of moderate to severe lower facial aging, specifically defined by visible jowling equivalent to Grade 2 or higher on the Croma Jawline Sagging Assessment Scale, accompanied by the presence of clearly delineated labiomandibular folds (marionette lines). Other
Conditions
Interventions
Patients were randomly assigned to one of two groups using a computer-generated sequence.
Group A: Traditional Entry Point (TEP):
This approach involved a subcutaneous dissection from the preauricul
Sponsors
Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
45 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Male and female patients 2. Aged between 45 and 70 years 3. Deemed medically fit for elective general anesthesia (ASA class I or II) 4. Aesthetic inclusion strictly required: 4.1. The clinical presence of moderate to severe lower facial aging 4.2. Specifically defined by visible jowling equivalent to Grade 2 or higher on the Croma Jawline Sagging Assessment Scale, accompanied by the presence of clearly delineated labiomandibular folds (marionette lines)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with a history of any previous surgical facial rejuvenation were strictly excluded to prevent confounding anatomical alterations 2. Active tobacco smoking or nicotine use within the preceding four weeks 3. The presence of systemic connective tissue disorders 4. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (HbA1c > 7.0%) 5. A Body Mass Index (BMI) exceeding 30 kg/m2, and a clinical diagnosis of body dysmorphic disorder.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Aesthetic enhancement of the lower face measured using the Croma Jawline Sagging Assessment Scale, Marionette Lines Grading Scale and FACE-Q Aesthetics module at baseline (preoperatively) and 12-Months | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Public ContactMohamed Afifi
Outcome results
None listed