Outcomes of Polydioxanone Knotless Thread Lifting for Facial Rejuvenation
- Authors
- Suh, Dong Hye; Jang, Hee Won; Lee, Sang Jun; Lee, Won Seok; Ryu, Hwa Jung
- Issue Date
- 6월-2015
- Publisher
- LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
- Citation
- DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY, v.41, no.6, pp.720 - 725
- Indexed
- SCIE
SCOPUS
- Journal Title
- DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY
- Volume
- 41
- Number
- 6
- Start Page
- 720
- End Page
- 725
- URI
- https://scholar.korea.ac.kr/handle/2021.sw.korea/93487
- DOI
- 10.1097/DSS.0000000000000368
- ISSN
- 1076-0512
- Abstract
- 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 conducted over a 24-month period. A total of 31 thread lifting procedures were performed. On each side, 5 bidirectional cog threads were used in the procedure for the flabby skin of the nasolabial folds. And, the procedure was performed on the marionette line using 2 twin threads. RESULTS In most patients (87%), the results obtained were considered satisfactory. Consensus ratings by 2 physicians found that objective outcomes were divided among "excellent," "good," "fair," and "poor." Texture wise, the outcome ratings were 13 as excellent and 9 as good. Lifting wise, ratings were 11 as excellent and 6 as good. The incidence of complications was low and not serious. CONCLUSION Facial rejuvenation using PDO thread is a safe and effective procedure associated with only minor complications when performed on patients with modest face sagging, fine wrinkles, and marked facial pores.
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