Maximizing Thread Usage for Facial Rejuvenation: A Preliminary Patient Study

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Aesthetic Medicine
• Dermatology

Background:

• Thread lifting is a popular surgical facial rejuvenation technique.
• Effective rejuvenation requires soft tissue repositioning and volume restoration.
• There is a trend towards less invasive procedures with long-lasting results and minimal complications.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate the 4M (Multi-target, Multi-vector, Multi-layer, Multi-material) thread lift technique for long-lasting facial rejuvenation.
• To assess the efficacy and safety of the 4M thread lift technique.

Main Methods:

• A prospective study of 73 patients undergoing the 4M thread lifting procedure.
• Photographic evaluation by two plastic surgeons using the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS).
• Follow-up assessments at 1, 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months.

Main Results:

• 85% of patients achieved a GAIS score of "improved" (≥3).
• 42.5% of patients experienced "much improved" (≥4) results.
• Significant improvement (p<0.005) was maintained for 12 months with no serious adverse events, except for temporary skin irregularities in one patient.

Conclusions:

• The 4M thread lifting technique, utilizing multiple layers, vectors, targets, and materials, offers structural rejuvenation.
• This technique provides modest to significant facial improvements.
• Good aesthetic results are maintained for at least 12 months post-procedure.