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  • 1Universidade de Brasília, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde e Departamento de Otorrinolaringologia, Brasília, DF, Brazil.

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Thread lifting offers minimally-invasive facial rejuvenation, but current evidence on its long-term effectiveness and safety remains inconclusive. Further research is needed before it can replace traditional rhytidectomy.

Area of Science:

  • Aesthetic Medicine
  • Dermatology
  • Plastic Surgery

Background:

  • Minimally-invasive treatments like thread lifting are gaining popularity for facial rejuvenation due to lower complication risks and minimal downtime.
  • Despite growing interest, uncertainties regarding the safety and efficacy of thread lifting persist, limiting its widespread adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review existing literature on the effectiveness, safety, and durability of results from various thread lifting techniques.
  • To assess the risk of serious adverse events associated with barbed suture procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted using keywords such as "thread lift," "barbed suture," "suture suspension," and "APTOS."
  • Recent facial lifting reports and bibliographical references were included to supplement the scarcity of direct literature.
Keywords:
LiftingRejuvenescimentoRhytidoplastyRitidoplastiaSuturasSutures

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Main Results:

  • Initial outcomes for facial lifting with barbed sutures are inconclusive, with most adverse events being minor and self-limiting.
  • Data regarding the maximum correction, long-term durability, and consequences of prolonged suture presence are not yet clearly established.

Conclusions:

  • While thread lifting garners significant interest, current evidence suggests it is not yet a definitive alternative to rhytidectomy.
  • Further investigation is required to fully understand the long-term implications and establish definitive safety and efficacy profiles.