Thread Lifting in Aesthetic Dermatology: Basic Concepts, Techniques, and Clinical Considerations
Keywords:
thread lifting, facial rejuvenation, skin agingAbstract
Background: Skin aging is an emerging problem in the cosmetic field as life expectancy increases. There has been a trend to seek the least invasive techniques of facial rejuvenation. Thread lifting is one of them. Objective: To discuss the basics of thread lifting in Aesthetic Dermatology. Review: Thread lifting uses threads produced from the same material used to seal wounds in surgery to lift and straighten sagging tissue and define facial contours. The implanted thread could be utilized to tighten tissue and give volume to the applied area by being placed beneath the skin. Considered a minimally invasive procedure, it still possesses risks of injury for several anatomical structures in the targeted area. Several threads and techniques have been introduced for thread lifts with various efficacies and safety profiles. There is no one absolute type of thread or technique for thread lifting. However, absorbable and barbed threads are currently the most frequently chosen for thread lifting due to their minimal side effects and long-lasting results. Conclusion: Thread lifting could be a choice for tackling the skin aging phenomenon.References
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