The integration of surgical and dermatological techniques in the treatment of cutaneous aging: multidisciplinary approaches and clinical outcomes - a comprehensive systematic review of current literature

Andrés S. P. Portilla; Camila S. P. Portilla; Gabriela S. G. Palacios; Bryan S. P. Rodríguez; Sandra G. A. Castillo; Nathalie E. P. Espin; Gina P. M. Pita

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20240943

Authors

Andrés S. P. Portilla Department of General Surgery, Hospital Solca Núcleo de Quito, Pontificia Universidad Católica, Ecuador https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0953-1833
Camila S. P. Portilla Department of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica, Ecuador https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6327-9104
Gabriela S. G. Palacios Occupational Health and Safety, Universidad Internacional (UIDE), Ecuador https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3332-2790
Bryan S. P. Rodríguez Department of Medicine, Universidad de las Américas, Ecuador https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8905-0068
Sandra G. A. Castillo Department of Medicine, Universidad de las Américas, Ecuador https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5736-6163
Nathalie E. P. Espin Department of Medicine, Hospital Solca Núcleo de Quito, Pontificia Universidad Católica, Ecuador https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0097-1454
Gina P. M. Pita Department of Medicine, Hospital General del Norte IESS Los Ceibos, Ecuador https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4837-4171

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20240943

Keywords:

Rhytidectomy, Blepharoplasty, Laser-assisted liposuction, Autologous fat grafting, Ultrasound therapies

Abstract

This comprehensive review explores the integration of surgical and dermatological techniques in treating cutaneous aging, highlighting the evolution of anti-aging strategies towards more refined and less invasive methods. As aging skin results from a combination of intrinsic and extrinsic factors, leading to structural and physiological changes, dermatology has advanced to offer multifaceted treatment approaches. We aimed to review advances and evolution in surgical interventions such as facelifts and blepharoplasty. We will discuss noninvasive and minimally invasive techniques, such as Ultherapy and fat grafting, which are widely used and are the best alternatives to traditional surgery. Other techniques, such as thread lifts and novel materials like polydioxanone (PDO) and polylactic acid (PLA) threads, are also reliable techniques for minimally invasive facial rejuvenation.

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