Skin Laxity
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to find out the effectiveness of ultrasound treatment and liposuction combined on skin tightening around the neck.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Women 35-60 years old * Exhibit mild to moderate neck skin laxity on clinical examination * No other serious health problems, including psychiatric illness.
Exclusion criteria
* Prior neck surgery or face lift. * Bleeding disorders or coagulopathy. * Botulinum toxin or filler injections to neck area within past 6 months. * Severe neck skin laxity or sagging * Other serious medical conditions that in the opinion of the surgeon could compromise safety
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change from baseline in photo ratings at 8 weeks. | Baseline and 8 weeks | Two blinded raters will compare baseline and 8 week photos of subjects that received the combined treatments or the sham treatments. |