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Epidermoid inclusion cysts After APTOS thread insertion: case report with clinicopathologic correlates
Oren Goldan1, Jonathan Bank, Eli Regev
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, affiliated with the Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Gan 52620, Israel. orengoldan@gmail.com
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|August 28, 2007
Summary
APTOS threading for facial ptosis can cause scarring, including epidermoid inclusion cysts. Careful surgical technique is crucial to minimize potential complications from this novel anti-aging procedure.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Dermatology
- Regenerative Medicine
Background:
- Facial ptosis surgery aims to restore a youthful appearance.
- APTOS threading is an emerging minimally invasive technique for facial rejuvenation.
- While generally safe, potential complications require thorough investigation.
Observation:
- A 57-year-old female patient developed scarring following APTOS threading.
- Scar biopsy analysis revealed an epidermoid inclusion cyst at the site of the procedure.
Findings:
- Epidermoid inclusion cysts represent a potential, albeit uncommon, complication of APTOS threading.
- The formation of these cysts may be linked to the surgical implantation of threads.
Implications:
- Understanding potential complications like epidermoid inclusion cysts is vital for patient safety.
- Refining surgical techniques for APTOS threading may reduce the incidence of such adverse events.
- Further research into the long-term outcomes and complication profiles of APTOS threading is warranted.
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