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Outcomes of polydioxanone knotless thread lifting for facial rejuvenation
Dong Hye Suh1, Hee Won Jang, Sang Jun Lee
1*Department of Dermatology, Arumdaun Nara Dermatologic Clinic, Seoul, Republic of Korea; †Department of Dermatology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; ‡Department of Plastic Surgery, Gold Plastic Surgical Clinic, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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.
