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Changes in the Layers of the Temple During Pinch Manipulation: Implications for Thread Lifting
Seung Min Oh1, Bong Cheol Kim2, Wonsug Jung3
1ON Clinic, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Summary
Gentle pinching lifts the subcutaneous fat layer, keeping nerves and arteries safe during aesthetic procedures. Deep pinching elevates the superficial temporal fascia, useful for anchoring threads in temple procedures.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Procedures
- Facial Rejuvenation
Background:
- Minimally invasive aesthetic procedures often involve skin pinching for filler or thread insertion.
- The anatomical changes in facial layers during pinch manipulation are not well understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the specific facial layer elevated during temple pinching.
- To assess the impact of pinching on the superficial temporal artery and facial nerve branches.
Main Methods:
- The study involved pinching the temple skin at 11 sites on three Korean cadavers.
- Pinching was performed gently and deeply, followed by cutting the lifted skin and examining the exposed areas.
- Gross and histological examinations were conducted to analyze tissue changes.
Main Results:
- Gentle pinching separated the subcutaneous fat and superficial temporal fascia (STF), with fat removal alongside the skin. The superficial temporal artery and facial nerve branches remained unaffected.
- Deep pinching resulted in the separation and lifting of the STF from the deep temporal fascia along with the skin.
Conclusions:
- Deep pinching aids in anchoring threads to the temporal fascia during thread lifting procedures.
- Gentle pinching facilitates safe thread insertion into the subcutaneous fat layer, avoiding major nerves and blood vessels.
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