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Barbed sutures "lunch time" lifting: evidence-based efficacy
Bishara S Atiyeh1, Saad A Dibo, Michel Costagliola
1American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
|July 13, 2010
Summary
Barbed suture thread lifts offer less invasive facial rejuvenation but have uncertain long-term efficacy and safety. Current data suggests they are not a substitute for traditional facelifts.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Dermatology
- Aesthetic Medicine
Background:
- Increasing patient demand for minimally invasive cosmetic procedures.
- Facial aging characterized by rhytides and ptosis necessitates rejuvenation techniques.
- Suture suspension, or thread lifting, has gained attention as a 'lunch-time' facelift alternative.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review clinical parameters of thread suspensions.
- Evaluate longevity, efficacy, and safety of polypropylene barbed sutures.
- Assess the risk of adverse events associated with barbed sutures.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical studies on barbed suture thread lifts.
- Analysis of data on polypropylene barbed suture types.
- Evaluation of reported outcomes, including longevity and adverse events.
Main Results:
- Early results of barbed suture suspension are inconclusive.
- Adverse events are generally minor and self-limiting.
- Data on peak correction, longevity, and long-term effects remain unclear.
Conclusions:
- Barbed suture lifting's popularity has decreased.
- The technique's efficacy and long-term safety require further investigation.
- Barbed suture lifts should not be positioned as a direct alternative to surgical facelifts.
