# **Skin Lifting Full Lecture Series – Complete Curriculum** --- ## **[[Chapter 1 - Fundamentals of Skin Lifting]]** [[1.1 Causes of Skin Aging]] - Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Aging - Collagen, Elastin, Hyaluronic acid degradation - Bone resorption, fat redistribution, ligament laxity [[1.2 Principles of Skin Lifting]] - Collagen remodeling - Volume restoration - Tissue repositioning (SMAS, ligaments) - Regeneration & biological stimulation - Patient-tailored strategies --- ## **[[Chapter 2 - Classification of Skin Lifting Methods]]** [[2.1 Surgical Approaches]] - Traditional facelift (Rhytidectomy) - SMAS & Deep-plane facelift - Mini-lift & Endoscopic brow lift - Thread lift (PDO, PLLA, PCL) [[2.2 Non-surgical Approaches]] - Radiofrequency (Thermage, Morpheus8, Scarlet RF) - Ultrasound (Ultherapy, HIFU) - Microwave (Onda Lifting) - Laser/phototherapy (CO2 fractional, Er:YAG) - Injectable biostimulators (Sculptra, Radiesse, PRP, Exosomes) --- ## **[[Chapter 3 - Radiofrequency (RF) Technology]]** [[3.1 Physics of RF energy ]] [[3.2 Thermage - mechanism, indications, protocols]] [[3.3 Fractional RF & Microneedling RF (Morpheus8, Secret RF) ]] [[3.4 Clinical outcomes & complications]] --- ## **Chapter 4: Ultrasound Technology** [[4.1 Principles of HIFU]] [[4.2 Ultherapy - mechanism & evidence ]] 4.3 Comparison with RF lifting 4.4 Patient selection for ultrasound-based lifting --- ## **Chapter 5: Microwave Technology** 5.1 Onda Coolwaves™ mechanism 5.2 Fat reduction + tightening synergy 5.3 Indications & protocols 5.4 Efficacy & safety data --- ## **Chapter 6: Surgical Lifting in Detail** 6.1 Anatomy of SMAS & retaining ligaments 6.2 Rhytidectomy techniques (classic, deep plane, mini) 6.3 Complications & management 6.4 When to combine surgery with energy devices --- ## **Chapter 7: Thread Lift** 7.1 Thread materials (PDO, PLLA, PCL) 7.2 Mechanism (mechanical lift vs biostimulation) 7.3 Indications & limitations 7.4 Complications (migration, dimpling, granuloma) --- ## **Chapter 8: Injectable & Regenerative Adjuncts** 8.1 Dermal fillers for lift (midface, jawline) 8.2 Biostimulators (Sculptra, Radiesse) 8.3 PRP, Exosomes, Stem cell conditioned media 8.4 Synergy with lifting devices --- ## **Chapter 9: Patient Assessment & Clinical Decision-Making** 9.1 Anatomical evaluation (skin thickness, bone, fat pads) 9.2 Grading scales for skin laxity (Fitzpatrick, Glogau, Merz scales) 9.3 Patient selection: surgical vs non-surgical 9.4 Setting realistic expectations --- ## **Chapter 10: Comparative Analysis of Lifting Modalities** 10.1 Mechanistic differences (RF vs HIFU vs Microwave) 10.2 Indication-based selection 10.3 Safety and comfort profiles 10.4 Cost-effectiveness & patient satisfaction --- ## **Chapter 11: Complications & Risk Management** 11.1 Device-related complications (burns, fat atrophy, nerve injury) 11.2 Surgical complications (hematoma, infection, scarring, neuropraxia) 11.3 Thread complications (asymmetry, granuloma) 11.4 Medico-legal considerations --- ## **Chapter 12: Future Directions in Skin Lifting** 12.1 Combination energy devices (RF + HIFU + Laser) 12.2 AI-based skin analysis & treatment personalization 12.3 Robotics and precision lifting 12.4 Regenerative aesthetics (exosomes + devices) 12.5 Longevity medicine & integrative anti-aging ---