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Absorbable thread lifts offer immediate facial rejuvenation with low complication risks. However, current research lacks comprehensive long-term data on their sustained effectiveness for ptotic skin.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Aesthetic Medicine
Plastic Surgery

Background:

Thread lifts are a noninvasive method for correcting ptotic skin.
Existing studies have not provided sufficient long-term efficacy data for absorbable threads.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review the literature on mid and lower facial absorbable thread lifts.
The review covers studies published between October 2018 and December 2022.

Main Methods:

A systematic review adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
Searches were conducted on the PubMed database using terms like 'thread lift,' 'suture suspension,' and 'rhytidectomy.'
Included studies focused on techniques with objective results.

Main Results:

Twelve studies involving 818 patients were analyzed.
Polydioxanone and poly-L-lactic acid/polycaprolactone threads were most common.
All patients showed immediate aesthetic improvements, with follow-up to 2 years and mild complications.

Conclusions:

Thread lifts provide immediate aesthetic improvement for suitable patients.
The risk of severe complications is low.
Long-term efficacy data for absorbable thread lifts remain limited.