Thread-lift for Facial Rejuvenation

Abstract

The thread-lift provides only limited short-term improvement that may be largely attributed to postprocedural edema and inflammation. Our results objectively demonstrate the poor long-term sustainability of the thread-lift procedure. Given these findings, as well as the measurable risk of adverse events and patient discomfort, we cannot justify further use of this procedure for facial rejuvenation.

Evolution of the rhytidectomy

“…Lycka et al 33 showed only one-third of patients maintaining 70% of their original effect 1–2 years after surgery. A controlled case series by Abraham et al 32 showed minimal improvement on blinded assessment when compared to a control group who had undergone other rejuvenation procedures.…”

“…This technique involved subcutaneous placement of barbed threads, which were pulled to achieve the lift and trimmed at the entry point. 32 The marketed advantage was that it was a “non-surgical” technique with minimal convalescence and instant results. However, several studies have brought into question the peak effect and longevity of the procedure.…”

Suture Lifting and Liposculpture Integration in the Creation of Facial Esthetic Harmony

“…Furthermore they asserted that the examined thread lifts relied on a similar basic technique involving subcutaneous placement of cogged threads along a planned trajectory, the threads being pulled to achieve the desired skin lift, secured and trimmed at the entry point. [2] However such studies do not apply to certain well sustained and successful percutaneous thread lift techniques. Technique integrity necessitates methods that must be ingenious in anatomical design, providing for acceptable long term tissue suspension outcomes without significant side effects and risks.…”

The Outlook of the Development of Innovative Products from Biocompatible Natural Spider Silk in the Beauty Thread-Lifting Industry

“…Recently introduced the quick-recovery and small-incision face lifting, micro-focused ultrasound with high-resolution ultrasound visualization (MFU-V), and internal suture suspension that can surmount obvious obstacles of traditional surgical facelift [11]. The common advantages of this type of less-invasive plastic surgery include fast operation time, no general anesthesia, short recovery time, and fewer complications, which brings a lot of convenience to patients and surgeons [12]. However, it is worth noting that the use of fillers may cause stiff countenance and unnatural contours after the face is filled.…”