Facial thread lifting with suture suspension

Tavares, Joana; Oliveira, Carlos Augusto Costa Pires de; Torres, Rodolfo Prado; Bahmad, Fayez

doi:10.1016/j.bjorl.2017.03.015

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“…The efficacy of thread lifting is still very controversial and different opinions are found in the literature about its efficacy in delivering effective long-term results with less complications and greater patient satisfaction. [6][7][8][9] The controversy in the results can be associated with the wide variety of the thread material used and the shape of the thread along with the shape of the barbs or cones. In addition to that, the advances in techniques have been shown to be a major element of efficacy and ultimately patient satisfaction.…”

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Patient Satisfaction with Absorbable Anchoring Facial Threads

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This study aimed to evaluate satisfaction in terms of facial appearance, quality of life, and adverse effects in patients undergoing the facial thread lifting procedure using the absorbable facial threads anchored on the superficial and deep temporal fascias. The charts of patients for whom facial anchored thread lifting was performed using absorbable threads between February 2017 and September 2019 were reviewed. Demographic data including age and gender as well as data from the Face-Q scales were collected. Descriptive analysis was made for the adverse effects 1 week after the procedure. The mean value of adverse effects scales was compared 1 and 2 weeks after the procedure and also the mean values of facial appearance and quality-of-life scales were compared at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months after the procedure. All recruited subjects were females with a mean age of 43.42 years. There was a statistically significant decrease in the rate of adverse effects following the procedure between the first and second week. The mean difference in patients' perceived age 6 and 12 months after the procedure was statistically significant when compared with baseline. The psychological distress significantly decreased and the psychological function improved 6 and 12 months after the procedure. The overall satisfaction with facial appearance increased significantly after 6 months with a mean of 20.08. This was maintained at 12 months. The satisfaction in skin appearance, cheeks, nasolabial folds, marionettes, lower face, and jawline appearances improved significantly 6 months after the procedure. This was also maintained at 12 months. Face lifting using the polycaprolactone threads anchored on the temporalis fascia showed a significant improvement in the quality of life and facial appearance. The adverse effects are tolerable starting 2 weeks after the procedure.

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“…The duration and severity of the wound healing process is affected by many factors, such as the patient's existing systemic health conditions, the type of treatment performed, and the settings of the device (eg, intensities, depth of passes). As such, following treatment with nonenergy devices, signs and symptoms have been reported to resolve in as little as a few days, or up to several weeks 14 . A lack of consistency or standard for postcare protocols may contribute to the variability in AE severity and healing times.…”

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Pre‐/postprocedure measures for minimally invasive, nonenergy aesthetic treatments: A survey

Gold

Andriessen²,

Goldberg

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J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Background Non‐energy based devices used in aesthetic medicine include treatments such as microdermabrasion, microneedling, threads, and chemical peels. Practitioners may use these devices to address signs of facial photo‐ and chronological aging (fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentary, and skin textural changes). Currently, consensus papers or guidelines are lacking in peri‐procedural measures or their potential role in the prevention or treatment of adverse events in non‐energy based aesthetic procedures. Aims To explore current practices using non‐energy devices, a survey was developed to identify trends in peri‐procedure treatment measures. Patients/Methods The survey was sent electronically to 2000 dermatologists and 388 plastic surgeons. Randomly selected sites included those practicing medical aesthetics using non‐energy devices for facial rejuvenation. The survey gathered information related to practitioner demographics, types of devices used, and peri‐procedural measures for non‐energy device‐based treatments. Results The survey was active from February to May 2019. Nine hundred and twenty clinicians opened the survey, and 109 surveys were completed, providing a total response rate of 11.8%. The results revealed inconsistencies with regards to skin preparation strategies and post‐procedure care. While the majority of clinicians indicated a need for topical treatments to reduce inflammation, prevent scarring, and shorten time to healing, a standard of care was not observed. Conclusions The results of this survey confirm a lack of standardized measures for peri‐procedural care when using non‐energy based devices for aesthetic medicine treatments. These findings emphasize the need for evidence‐based recommendations for optimizing patient outcomes, reducing and managing adverse events, and shortening time to healing.

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“…[28][29][30] With the advent of polypropylene barbed sutures, the capacity of sutures to withstand loads increased substantially. [31] Facial lift by barbed sutures, with little or no soft tissue dissection, was first reported in the late 1980s by Russian authors Sulamanidze et al [32] These polypropylene self-anchoring sutures studded with numerous bidirectional (converging) barbs should be inserted into the subdermis, where the hook-like projections support and fix local tissue. Although numerous techniques evolved over the years, they all consist in the interposition of the soft tissues to the suture barbs, followed by inflammatory response and fibrosis [ Figure 7].…”

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Techniques of Eyebrow Lifting: A Narrative Review

Karimi¹,

Kashkouli²,

Sianati³

et al. 2020

JOVR

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None of brow lift techniques are completely satisfactory because of their limited effectiveness, lack of longevity, and potential complications. The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive review of the literature on the pros and cons of the most popular techniques in brow and forehead lift. Relevant original articles in the PubMed database (English language) were sought using the search terms “eyebrow lift”, “forehead lift”, ”periorbital rejuvenation”, ”eyebrow ptosis”, ”blepharoplasty and eyebrow change”, ”surgical eyebrow lift”, and ”non-surgical eyebrow lift”, No date limitation was considered. Titles and abstracts were scanned to include the most pertinent articles. Subsequently, full texts of included articles (111 articles) were skimmed and finally 56 references were selected for the review. A narrative synthesis of data was finally undertaken with particular attention to the indications, techniques, and common complications of the eyebrow lift procedures. Ten popular techniques including two nonsurgical methods (Botulinum toxin A and soft tissue fillers) were reviewed in this article. In general, non-surgical methods of forehead/brow lift are temporary, need less experience and correction would be easier should any complication occur. Surgical methods are divided into three categories: trans-blepharoplasty eyebrow lift, direct eyebrow lift, and trans-forehead eyebrow/forehead lift. Currently, the most popular method is the endoscopic forehead lift approach even though its longevity is limited. Direct brow-lift is particularly useful in patients with facial palsy and those who are more likely to be accepting of the scar (male gender, high forehead hair line).

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Facial thread lifting with suture suspension

Abstract: Interest in thread lifting is currently high, but this review suggests that it should not yet be adopted as an alternative to rhytidectomy.

Cited by 53 publications

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Patient Satisfaction with Absorbable Anchoring Facial Threads

Patient Satisfaction with Absorbable Anchoring Facial Threads

Pre‐/postprocedure measures for minimally invasive, nonenergy aesthetic treatments: A survey

Techniques of Eyebrow Lifting: A Narrative Review

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