Micro-Coring: A Novel Approach to Perioral Rejuvenation

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.