In a recently published article (1), a correction is required regarding the use of the FACE-Q assessment tool.
Upon review, it has come to our attention that the use of FACE-Q materials (Table 1, Figures 4 and 5, and references to FACE-Q throughout the text, reference 16) constitutes a copyright and trademark violation, as reproduction of the FACE-Q content is restricted without explicit permission.
To address this issue and ensure compliance with copyright policies, all instances of FACE-Q should be replaced with the SETSC Scale.
Specifically, this correction includes: Replacing Table 1, Figures 4 and 5 with the revised versions based on the SETSC Scale (provided below).
| Variables | Disagree | Somehow Disagree | Somehow Agree | Agree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Is your facial skin looking better throughout the whole day? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 2. Is your facial skin looking healthier throughout the whole day? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 3. Is your facial skin looking more charming throughout the whole day? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 4. Is your facial skin looking more unwrinkled throughout the whole day? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 5. Is your facial skin looking more revitalized throughout the whole day? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 6. Is your facial skin looking brighter throughout the whole day? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 7. Is your facial skin looking more moisturized throughout the whole day? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 8. Is your facial skin looking more shining throughout the whole day? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 9. Is your facial skin looking fairer colored throughout the whole day? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 10. Are your skin pores less obvious? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 11. Have you observed amelioration in your facial skin complexion? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Content of the SETSC Methodology: Content of 11 Scales and Checklist
Cumulative frequency bar chart for the SETSC variable presenting the stacked frequencies of the medians of each category for the 2 sides.
Patient’s satisfaction was evaluated according to their agreement on the SETSC after filler application on the left and right sides comparatively.
Substituting all references to FACE-Q with SETSC throughout the manuscript text, replacing Reference 16 with the appropriate citation supporting the SETSC Scale (as provided below).
16. Chin S, Thomo A, McCabe R.E, Antony M. Measuring outcomes in aesthetic surgery: a comprehensive review of the literature. Plast Reconstract Surg 2003;111(1):469-480 [PubMed ID: 12496620]. DOI: 10.1097/01.PRS.0000036041.67101.48
These changes do not affect the study’s results or conclusions.
We sincerely apologize for this oversight and appreciate your attention to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the publication record.
Warm regards,
Maria Kostaki
The Corresponding Author
Department of Plastic Surgery, Microsurgery, Burns and Melanoma Referral Center, General Hospital of Athens, G. Gennimatas, Greece. Email: [email protected]
