N/A
Completed N=68
CONFORM: Rotational Fractional Resection for Submental Contouring
Skin Laxity · Lipodystrophy
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03407313 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
68
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Feb 2021
Primary outcomePrimary: Number of Participants With a Reduction of Submental Skin Area ≥ 20 mm^2 — 49 Participants
Summary
This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of rotational fractional resection (RFR) to improve neck contouring. RFR is used to remove loose skin and fat.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Number of Participants With a Reduction of Submental Skin Area ≥ 20 mm^2 |
49 | — |
| SECONDARY Number of Participants Who Were Satisfied With the Appearance of Their Neck and Jawline |
56 | — |
| SECONDARY Number of Participants With Post-treatment Images Correctly Identified |
59; 67; 67 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Healthy male or female, at least 30 years old
- Moderate submental (neck) fat
- Mild to moderate submental (neck) skin laxity (loose skin)
- Willing and able to provide informed consent
- Willing and able to comply with all protocol requirements
- Willing to limit direct sun exposure and use sunscreen for duration of the study
- Agree to maintain weight for duration of the study
- Willing to have photographs taken that could identify the participant
Exclusion Criteria
- Previous intervention to treat submental fat or skin laxity
- Use of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or Vitamin E within 14 days of the procedure
- Sensitivity to local anesthesia
- Severe acne, cystic acne or acne scars on neck
- Trauma of chin or neck area
- Skin infection or rash on neck
- Psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, or vitiligo
- History of scarring
- History or current symptoms of dysphagia
- Chronic or persistent coughing
- Body mass index (BMI) > 30
- Clinically significant bleeding disorder
- Anemia, kidney disease, or liver disease
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03407313). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.