BACKGROUND
Buttock reshaping has recently gained popularity. Gluteal soft-tissue repositioning can be performed using polydioxane threads, followed by anthropometric measurements.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the effectiveness of polydioxane threads for noninvasive gluteal soft-tissue repositioning.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
From February 2018 to August 2019, 27 women (mean age, 38.9 years; range, 26–65 years) underwent thread lifting. Multiple polydioxane threads (total, 24–30 threads for each buttock side) were used for gluteal soft-tissue repositioning. The treatment outcomes were based on comparisons of the preoperative and postoperative findings.
RESULTS
The mean ratio of the upper and lower vertical proportions of the buttocks changed from 63:37 preoperatively to 55:45 postoperatively. The mean projection angle of the upper portion decreased from 60.1° preoperatively to 54.3° postoperatively. Twenty-four patients (86%) were satisfied with the results up to 8 months postoperatively. One patient developed persistent pain (>1 month), and 4 patients showed skin dimpling, which resolved within 2 weeks after minimal massages. No hematomas, foreign body sensation, or thread protrusions were noted.
CONCLUSION
Polydioxane threads could be an alternative, minimally invasive tool for buttock lifting. Our novel technique of repositioning the buttock soft tissue improved lifting and augmentation and provided a better buttock shape.