Possibilities of Сone Beam Computed Tomography in Planning Surgical Correction of Age-related Сhanges in Soft Tissues of the Face and Neck (Clinical Case)

The article discusses the role of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in planning methods of surgical correction of age-related changes in the face and neck. Aim . Demonstration of the capabilities of CBCT in visualizing age-related changes in the soft tissues of the face and neck. Materials and Methods . Patient K., 59 years old, underwent cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) to visualize and assess the severity of age-related changes in the soft tissues of the face and neck. Results . During CBT of the face and neck, pronounced excess of adipose tissue was diagnosed in the lower third of the face, the subcutaneous region and the anterior surface of the neck, sagging of the subcutaneous muscle of the neck and uneven contours, as well as sagging of the anterior peritoneum muscles were visualized. Taking into account the results of the study, surgical correction was performed. Conclusion . The combination of soft tissue imaging using CBCT and standard surgical correction methods makes it possible to obtain predictable treatment results in patients with pronounced age-related changes.