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  • Plastic Surgery
  • Aesthetic Medicine
  • Facial Rejuvenation

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  • Face lifting is a prevalent procedure for addressing facial aging.
  • Patient satisfaction data for face lifts is notably absent in existing literature.
  • This study pioneers the assessment of face lift outcomes using validated patient-reported measures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate patient satisfaction and outcomes following face lift surgery.
  • To quantify the impact of face lifting on quality of life using a standardized questionnaire.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 105 patients undergoing face lifts completed the FACE-Q questionnaire anonymously via email.
  • The study employed a high, extended-superficial musculoaponeurotic system with submental platysma approximation technique.
  • FACE-Q scores were analyzed across various domains, with higher scores indicating greater satisfaction.

Main Results:

  • A 50.5% response rate was achieved with 53 completed FACE-Q questionnaires.
  • Patients reported high satisfaction with facial appearance (80.7) and quality of life domains.
  • Participants felt an average of 6.9 years younger and were highly satisfied with their decision to have the procedure.

Conclusions:

  • Patients who participated expressed extreme satisfaction with their face lift decision, outcomes, and overall quality of life.
  • The study provides the first verifiable documentation of high patient satisfaction following face lift surgery.
  • Face lifting significantly enhances social confidence and psychological well-being.