Mesh Suspension Thread for Facial Rejuvenation

Area of Science:

• Aesthetic Medicine
• Dermatology
• Plastic Surgery

Background:

• Thread lifting, a technique with early 20th-century origins, has faced challenges due to inconsistent long-term outcomes.
• Previous studies lacked sufficient long-term follow-up, and an ideal thread for lasting results remained elusive.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of mesh suspension thread for facial rejuvenation.
• To assess the durability of results provided by this novel thread technique.

Main Methods:

• A longitudinal study involving 21 patients (20 female, 1 male) treated with mesh suspension threads from February 2016 to December 2018.
• Patient and independent investigator assessments using validated scales (GAIS, Fitzpatrick Wrinkle Scale, Marionette Lines Grading Scale) at 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years post-procedure.

Main Results:

• No serious complications were reported; mild, transient pain was the most common side effect.
• Sustained aesthetic improvement was observed in 66.6% of patients at 1 year and 38% at 2 years.
• High concordance between patient and investigator Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS) scores indicated reliable outcomes.

Conclusions:

• Mesh suspension thread lifting provides a safe and effective method for achieving long-lasting facial rejuvenation.
• The study validates the efficacy of this novel thread, demonstrating durable results up to two years.