Combining Liposuction and Thread-Lifting for Middle-Lower Facial Rejuvenation

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Dermatology
• Aesthetic Medicine

Background:

• Thread-lifting (TL) is a minimally-invasive facial rejuvenation method.
• Liposuction is a common technique for facial contouring.
• A novel combined approach for mid-lower facial rejuvenation is introduced.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy and safety of combining thread-lifting with liposuction for facial rejuvenation.
• To compare outcomes of combined therapy versus thread-lifting alone.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective cohort study of 185 patients (May 2016-May 2021).
• Patients divided into thread-lifting (TL) group or thread-lifting plus liposuction (TLL) group.
• Co-primary outcomes: changes in Wrinkle Severity Rating Scale (WSRS) and Facial Aging Evaluation Scale (FAES) at 6 months post-procedure.

Main Results:

• The TLL group showed significantly lower postoperative WSRS and FAES compared to the TL group.
• Greater improvements in WSRS and FAES were observed in the TLL group.
• Only 3.8% of patients experienced minor, fully recovered side effects.

Conclusions:

• The combination of thread-lifting and liposuction is an effective and safe technique.
• This combined approach achieves simultaneous contour improvement and facial rejuvenation.
• The technique is particularly beneficial for middle-aged East Asian females.