Update on Thread-Lifting

Facial thread lifting with suture suspension.

INTRODUCTION The increased interest in minimally-invasive treatments, such as the thread lifting, with lower risk of complications, minimum length of time away from work and effectiveness in correcting ptosis and aging characteristics has led many specialists to adopt this technique, but many doubts about its safety and effectiveness still limit its overall use. OBJECTIVE To analyze data publ...

Midface Thread Lifting: Method of Internal Suturing

Update on brow and forehead lifting.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW The purpose of this review is to provide the latest findings in the constantly changing field of brow and forehead lifting. Significant articles published in the last 24 months are reviewed and discussed based on the personal experience of the senior author (F.P.). RECENT FINDINGS Important anatomical findings have been made over the last few years which will have an impact ...

Our Technique of Thread Lifting for Facial Rejuvenation

Outcomes of polydioxanone knotless thread lifting for facial rejuvenation.

BACKGROUND Thread lifting is a minimally invasive technique for facial rejuvenation. Various devices for thread lifting using polydioxanone (PDO) are popular in aesthetic clinics in Korea, but there have been a few studies regarding its use. OBJECTIVE To describe PDO thread and techniques adopted to counteract the descent and laxity of the face. METHODS A retrospective chart review was cond...