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A new 5-point neck volume scale reliably assesses neck sagging, an indicator of aging. This validated tool aids aesthetic research and clinical practice for objective neck volume evaluation.

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Area of Science:

  • Aesthetics
  • Dermatology
  • Plastic Surgery

Background:

  • Neck sagging is a significant indicator of aging.
  • Objective assessment tools for neck volume are crucial for aesthetic research and clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a grading scale for objective neck volume assessment.
  • To establish the reliability of this scale for clinical research and practice.

Main Methods:

  • A 5-point rating scale was created to evaluate neck volume objectively.
  • Twelve experts assessed neck photographs of 50 subjects across two rating cycles.
  • Inter- and intrarater reliability were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • The neck volume scale demonstrated almost perfect interrater reliability (ICC 0.85-0.84).
  • High intrarater reliability was observed (0.90).
  • Pearson correlation coefficients ranged from 0.88 to 0.95, indicating statistical significance.

Conclusions:

  • The developed neck volume scale shows optimal reliability.
  • This scale is suitable for clinical research and practice in aesthetic evaluations.