Clinical validation of the temporal lifting technique using soft tissue fillers

Background While the temporal lifting technique has gained increasing attention, there is a dearth of objective and reliable evidence of its effects. Aim The objective of the present study is to analyze the ability of the temporal lifting technique to reduce the midfacial volume by soft tissue repos...

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Published in:Journal of cosmetic dermatology 2020-10, Vol.19 (10), p.2529-2535
Main Authors: Hernandez, Claudia A., Freytag, David L., Gold, Michael H., Pavicic, Tajana, Ascher, Benjamin, Almeida, Ada Trindade, Green, Jeremy B., Fabi, Sabrina G., Frank, Konstantin, Cotofana, Sebastian
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Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Dermal Fillers
Esthetics
Face
facial anatomy
facial lifting
facial volume
Female
Humans
Male
Prospective Studies
Rhytidoplasty
Skin Aging
soft tissue fillers
temporal hollowing
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Summary:Background While the temporal lifting technique has gained increasing attention, there is a dearth of objective and reliable evidence of its effects. Aim The objective of the present study is to analyze the ability of the temporal lifting technique to reduce the midfacial volume by soft tissue repositioning and to achieve an improved pan‐facial appearance by targeting exclusively the subdermal plane of the posterior and superior temple with soft tissue fillers. Methods A total of 12 patients (1 male and 11 females) with a mean age of 36.75 ± 6.6 years and a mean body mass index of 23.04 ± 1.3 kg/m2 were included in this prospective clinical single‐center interventional study. Injection‐related outcome was evaluated utilizing 3D skin vector displacement and surface volume analyses and scoring based on five different evaluators. Results Three months after the treatment, the global esthetic improvement scale rating showed an improved outcome (3.08) when evaluated by the independent observers, very improved outcome when evaluated by the treating physician (4.33), and exceptional improvement when rated by the patient (4.83). Temporal volume improved by 0.36 (P 
ISSN:1473-2130
1473-2165
DOI:10.1111/jocd.13621