Table 4.
Recently Published Consensus Guidelines on Combination Rejuvenation Treatments of the Face and Neck
| First Author, Year | Target Areas | Combination Treatment Components | Target Population, Consensus Method, Specific Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chao 201753 | Upper, mid-, and lower face | BoNTx, CaHA, HA, MFU-V | Asian patients Formal consensus-based guidelines Demand for beautification more common than in Caucasian |
| Kapoor 201754 | Upper, mid-, and lower face Neck |
BoNTx, HA | Indian patients Formal consensus-based guidelines Facial anthropometry, morphology, and age-related changes in Indians are specific |
| Carruthers 20166 | Upper, mid-, and lower face | BoNTx, CaHA, HA, MFU-V | All Fitzpatrick skin types Formal consensus-based guidelines Recommended spacing consecutive treatments on same area 1–2 weeks apart, if possible MFU-V recommended before injectable agents |
| Fabi 201651 | Neck, decolletage, hands, upper arms, abdomen, buttocks, knees | ||
| Sundaram 201618 | Upper, mid-, and lower face Neck |
BoNTx, HA MFUS, RF |
Diverse populations, worldwide perspective Formal consensus-based guidelines Recommended re-evaluation of patients 2–4 weeks after either treatment Summary statements for specific groups (age, gender, ethnicity) |
| Werschler 201516 | Face | MFUS, RF ± HA | Caucasians Informal consensus Discussion on decision approach (initial assessment; patient expectations; treatment selection) and various fillers (CaHA, HA, PLLA) |
| Carruthers 200868 | Upper, mid-, and lower face | BoNTx, HA | Diverse populations Informal consensus Discussion on the influence of patient sex, ethnicity, cultural ideals, and skin colour; general techniques; patient education and counselling |
| Wu 201669 | Upper, mid-, and lower face, neck | BoNTx, HA ±IPL | Asian patients Informal consensus Treatment selection according to age |
Abbreviations: BoNTx, botulinum neurotoxin; CaHA, calcium hydroxyapatite; HA, hyaluronic acid; IPL, intense pulsed light; MFUS, micro-focused ultrasound; MFU-V, micro-focused ultrasound with visualization; PLLA, poly-L-lactic acid; RF, radiofrequency; wks, weeks.