Malar reshaping technique using bidirectional barb thread suspension procedure for 3-dimensional aging in Asian...

Area of Science:

• Aesthetic Medicine
• Dermatology
• Plastic Surgery

Background:

• Aging causes skin texture changes, volume loss, and altered facial topography.
• Asian facial aging presents unique characteristics requiring specific treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy and safety of malar reshaping using bidirectional suspension-barbed threads in Asian patients.
• To assess aesthetic improvements in facial contour and aging signs.

Main Methods:

• Prospective interventional study involving Asian patients with mild-to-moderate facial aging.
• Treatment utilized Definisse double-needle barbed threads for malar reshaping.
• Outcomes assessed via Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale and patient questionnaires; safety monitored for adverse events.

Main Results:

• Significant aesthetic improvement reported, with nasolabial folds disappearing and slimmer facial appearance noted.
• High patient satisfaction with cosmetic enhancement, despite transient side effects like redness and swelling.
• Adverse events were temporary, resolving within four weeks, indicating a favorable safety profile.

Conclusions:

• Definisse thread-based malar reshaping is an effective and safe minimally invasive procedure for 3D facial rejuvenation in Asian patients.
• The technique addresses multiple signs of aging, including sagginess, jowling, and tissue descent, providing immediate and lasting results.
• Absorbable barbed sutures offer satisfactory aesthetic enhancement for both female and male Asian patients seeking to combat facial aging.