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    Micro-Coring effectively rejuvenates the aging face by reducing philtrum length and improving perioral skin quality. This novel scarless skin removal technique offers aesthetic benefits with minimal recovery.

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    Area of Science:

    • Aesthetic Surgery
    • Dermatology
    • Facial Rejuvenation

    Background:

    • Aging facial features include a long philtrum and diminished perioral skin quality.
    • Micro-Coring is an innovative technology enabling scarless skin excision.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of micro-coring in shortening the philtrum.
    • To assess the impact of micro-coring on improving perioral skin quality.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective cohort study compared facelift patients with perioral micro-coring to controls undergoing facelift alone.
    • Three-dimensional facial imaging analyzed changes in perioral distances.
    • Skin quality was assessed using the Scientific Assessment Scale of Skin Quality (SASSQ) and Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS).

    Main Results:

    • Micro-coring patients showed a significant 6.18% average decrease in philtrum length post-procedure (P < .05).
    • No significant changes in philtrum length were observed in the control group (P > .05).
    • Significant improvements in perioral skin elasticity, wrinkle reduction, and Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale scores were noted in the micro-coring group compared to controls (P < .05).

    Conclusions:

    • Micro-Coring provides effective perioral rejuvenation by measurably shortening the philtrum and enhancing skin quality.
    • This scarless, minimally invasive technique offers a valuable option for achieving aesthetic goals in facial rejuvenation.