A Novel Specialized Suture and Inserting Device for the Resuspension of Ptotic Facial Tissues

Bisaccia, Emil; Kadry, Razan; Saap, Liliana; Rogachefsky, Arlene S.; Scarborough, Dwight A.

doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2009.01104.x

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“…A total of 9 articles did not quantify the number of patients affected by the side effects and thus not accounted for in the calculations; however, the side effects were mentioned in the results section. [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] Transient/Self-Resolving Transient/self-resolving side effects included swelling, ecchymosis, erythema, hemorrhages/transient bleeding, and hematomas (n 5 1,132 patients). Because these were expected side effects, some studies did not report or quantify these adverse events.…”

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“…Dysesthesia, hyperalgesia, or a pinching sensation were all noted to be temporary and resolved within 2 weeks (n 5 98). 3,4,10,13,15,18,19,24,33,45,49 Most did not require intervention; however, analgesics such as oral NSAIDs were used to alleviate discomfort. 3,18 Six patients with barbed threads reported paresthesias.…”

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Safety Profile of Thread Lifts on the Face and Neck: An Evidence-Based Systematic Review

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BACKGROUND “Thread lifting” has quickly gained popularity as a minimally invasive treatment for facial rejuvenation. However, the effectiveness is questionable, and the safety and adverse effects are often not discussed. OBJECTIVE To identify and discuss the adverse effects associated with various types of threads. MATERIALS AND METHODS Studies describing the use of thread lifts were identified using a PubMed search. Inclusion criteria included studies in which barbed and nonbarbed threads were used for the face and neck. RESULTS Fifty-nine articles consisting of 14,222 patients (14,134 barbed, 81 nonbarbed, and 7 combined cases) were included. The most common side effects overall were facial asymmetry (n = 6,143), edema/tumefaction (n = 453), and ecchymosis (n = 407). Serious adverse effects were rare and consisted of paresthesias, alopecia, and injuries to vessels/glands. Most adverse effects were transient and self-resolving, with the exception of contour irregularities, injuries to vessels/glands, infections, and inflammatory reactions. CONCLUSION Most side effects associated with threads were self-resolving, whereas more serious cases subsided with treatment. Future studies are critical to further determine whether thread lifting provides long-lasting, safe, and satisfying results.

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Safety Profile of Thread Lifts on the Face and Neck: An Evidence-Based Systematic Review

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“…Indications: Threads are used in treatment sagging, the mandibular line, eyebrow ptosis, The skin in the middle third of the face and the loss of volume in the cheek area, particularly in mild and severe cases, are often seen in individuals with less pronounced subcutaneous tissue [43] . Additional indications include facial asymmetry resulting from irreversible facial paralysis and individuals who are unable to undergo surgical treatments due to contraindications [44] .…”

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A thread: A new modality in treatment of atrophic scars

Dewedar,

Shaker,

Sarhan

et al. 2023

Int. J. Dermatol. Venereology Leprosy Sci.

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An atrophic scar is a prevalent cosmetic condition. It happens as a result of diminished production of connective tissue, and inadequate compensation of dermal collagen that happens throughout the process of tissue regeneration following injuries. Various techniques may be employed for dealing with atrophic scars, including subcision, peeling with chemicals, dermabrasion, punch grafting, and the application of filler materials to improve depressed areas. Subcision, or subcutaneous incisionless operations, is a kind of surgery that targets various skin issues such as atrophic scarring from acne, wrinkles, depressed scarring, and cellulite. The subcision technique for scar healing involves the release of fibrotic strands that are located underneath the scars, the organization of blood inside the resulting dermal pocket, and the development of connective tissue in the scarred region. Threads insertion has become a common trend in soft tissue and facial skin suspension. The threads function by being inserted into the human body's tissues, which prompts the development of a fibrous capsule around them. This capsule may serve as a supportive structure inside the soft tissue matrix. Additionally, the presence of inflammation leads to an increase in collagen.

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“…Sci. 2022, 12, 2311 2 of 8 A thread-lifting is a minimally-invasive technique using a thread-lift; it is performed to correct the skin laxity by improving the contours of soft tissues [2,3]. The emergence of thread-lift has opened new era of non-surgical aesthetic procedures.…”

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An Accelerated Aging Test to Compare the Thermal Stability over Time between the Mint Lift® and the MEDI ROPE

Park¹,

Kim

et al. 2022

Applied Sciences

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It is allegedly known that the thermal stability of the Mint Lift® (the Mint Lift® 17 and the Mint Lift® Fine; HansBiomed Co., Ltd., Seoul, Korea) over time might be lower as compared with thread-lifts processed through ultrasonic molding technology, such as the MEDI ROPE (WSM 19-03; CNG Co., Ltd., Gyeonggi, Korea), because the Mint Lift® undergoes a thermal treatment during the manufacturing process. We conducted this accelerated aging test to compare the thermal stability over time between the Mint Lift® and the MEDI ROPE. Thus, we measured the degrees of strength of the MEDI ROPE, the Mint Lift® 17, and the Mint Lift® Fine at 0, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, and 17 weeks. Between 0 and 14 weeks, the Mint Lift® 17 and the Mint Lift® Fine had significantly higher degrees of strength as compared with the MEDI ROPE (p < 0.05). At 0, 5, and 10 weeks, the Mint Lift® 17 and the Mint Lift® Fine showed no notable differences in microscopic findings as compared with the MEDI ROPE. At 20 weeks, however, the integrities of the Mint Lift® 17 and the Mint Lift® Fine were better preserved as compared with the MEDI ROPE. In conclusion, our results indicate that the Mint Lift® 17 and the Mint Lift® Fine might be less vulnerable to degradation over time as compared with the MEDI ROPE under thermal conditions.

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A Novel Specialized Suture and Inserting Device for the Resuspension of Ptotic Facial Tissues

Abstract: The suture and technique described in this article provide a major contribution to the correction of ptosis of facial tissues. When done in conjunction with other procedures, such as neck and jowl microliposuction, this technique has proven to be a useful addition to facial rejuvenation.

Cited by 18 publications

References 13 publications

Safety Profile of Thread Lifts on the Face and Neck: An Evidence-Based Systematic Review

Safety Profile of Thread Lifts on the Face and Neck: An Evidence-Based Systematic Review

A thread: A new modality in treatment of atrophic scars

An Accelerated Aging Test to Compare the Thermal Stability over Time between the Mint Lift® and the MEDI ROPE

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