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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy and outcomes of a thermistor\u2010controlled subdermal skin tightening device (ThermiTight) as a treatment modality for the aging face.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>A retrospective analysis of 12 patients was completed on patients having undergone ThermiTight for midface and neck skin tightening. Only five patients had a greater than 1 year follow\u2010up and were included in the study. Two blinded reviewers assessed photographs taken pre\u2010procedure and 1 year post\u2010procedure using a standardized skin laxity scale. Patient charts were reviewed to assess for complications up to 12 months post\u2010treatment.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The mean age of included patients was 57 years, and all five patients were female. One (20%) patient treated with ThermiTight was also treated with injectables (Botox, Juv\u00e9derm) simultaneously. One (20%) patient developed a wound complication. One (20%) patient complained of incisional site pain at her first postoperative visit that subsequently self\u2010resolved. On a five\u2010point scale to assess facial skin laxity, there was an average improved score of 0.85 per patient (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> &lt; .001) at one year post\u2010procedure. Two blinded reviewers correctly categorized photographs as either being \u201cbaseline\u201d or \u201cpost\u2010procedure\u201d 100% of the time. There was no significant difference between the skin laxity scores by the blinded reviewers (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> = .05).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>ThermiTight is a new technology used for nonsurgical treatment of the aging face. Long\u2010term outcomes demonstrate the safety and efficacy of the procedure. 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