Development and validation of the Chinese version of the Clinician-reported submental fat rating scale
Background: Excess submental fat (SMF) is a common facial aesthetic concern, and assessment scales play a crucial role in its evaluation. Existing SMF scales are based on Caucasian populations, although genetic background significantly influences SMF distribution. Therefore, this study aimed to deve...
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| author | Yuming Chong Yilin Li Xiaojun Wang Nanze Yu Jiuzuo Huang Hairu Cao Wenyun Ting Xiao Long |
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| description | Background: Excess submental fat (SMF) is a common facial aesthetic concern, and assessment scales play a crucial role in its evaluation. Existing SMF scales are based on Caucasian populations, although genetic background significantly influences SMF distribution. Therefore, this study aimed to develop and validate a 5-point Chinese version of the Clinician-Reported Submental Fat Rating Scale (CR-SMFRS). Methods: The study included 150 volunteers, and captured photographs from the frontal, oblique, and lateral views were combined for each participant. A 5-point scale with descriptive criteria was primarily designed. Internal validation involved three experienced plastic surgeons, while external validation was conducted on 50 live volunteers by six additional raters. Intra- and inter-rater reliability were assessed. Results: A 5-point grading system with descriptive criteria was developed and validated as the Chinese CR-SMFRS. Internal validation demonstrated a good intra- and inter-rater consistency. During external validation, intraclass correlation coefficient values for each rater exceeded 0.850, indicating high intra-rater consistency. Moreover, the inter-rater reliability showed good consistency. Conclusion: The Chinese version of the SMF rating scale is a reliable tool for clinical use. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9f74b8082298463db98eefec38de49412025-08-20T03:02:01ZengKeAi Communications Co. Ltd.Chinese Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery2096-69112025-03-01711410.1016/j.cjprs.2024.12.003Development and validation of the Chinese version of the Clinician-reported submental fat rating scaleYuming Chong0Yilin Li1Xiaojun Wang2Nanze Yu3Jiuzuo Huang4Hairu Cao5Wenyun Ting6Xiao Long7Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, ChinaChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, ChinaDepartment of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, ChinaDepartment of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, ChinaDepartment of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, ChinaDepartment of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, ChinaDepartment of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China; Corresponding author. Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, No. 1 Shuaifuyuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China; Corresponding author. Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, No. 1 Shuaifuyuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.Background: Excess submental fat (SMF) is a common facial aesthetic concern, and assessment scales play a crucial role in its evaluation. Existing SMF scales are based on Caucasian populations, although genetic background significantly influences SMF distribution. Therefore, this study aimed to develop and validate a 5-point Chinese version of the Clinician-Reported Submental Fat Rating Scale (CR-SMFRS). Methods: The study included 150 volunteers, and captured photographs from the frontal, oblique, and lateral views were combined for each participant. A 5-point scale with descriptive criteria was primarily designed. Internal validation involved three experienced plastic surgeons, while external validation was conducted on 50 live volunteers by six additional raters. Intra- and inter-rater reliability were assessed. Results: A 5-point grading system with descriptive criteria was developed and validated as the Chinese CR-SMFRS. Internal validation demonstrated a good intra- and inter-rater consistency. During external validation, intraclass correlation coefficient values for each rater exceeded 0.850, indicating high intra-rater consistency. Moreover, the inter-rater reliability showed good consistency. Conclusion: The Chinese version of the SMF rating scale is a reliable tool for clinical use.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2096691124001092Submental fatPhotonumeric scaleAesthetic medicine |
| spellingShingle | Yuming Chong Yilin Li Xiaojun Wang Nanze Yu Jiuzuo Huang Hairu Cao Wenyun Ting Xiao Long Development and validation of the Chinese version of the Clinician-reported submental fat rating scale Chinese Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Submental fat Photonumeric scale Aesthetic medicine |
| title | Development and validation of the Chinese version of the Clinician-reported submental fat rating scale |
| title_full | Development and validation of the Chinese version of the Clinician-reported submental fat rating scale |
| title_fullStr | Development and validation of the Chinese version of the Clinician-reported submental fat rating scale |
| title_full_unstemmed | Development and validation of the Chinese version of the Clinician-reported submental fat rating scale |
| title_short | Development and validation of the Chinese version of the Clinician-reported submental fat rating scale |
| title_sort | development and validation of the chinese version of the clinician reported submental fat rating scale |
| topic | Submental fat Photonumeric scale Aesthetic medicine |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2096691124001092 |
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