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Dimples as Desired Outcomes: Rethinking Their Role in Thread Lifting Procedures
Kyu-Ho Yi1,2, Deborah Chua3
1From the Division in Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Department of Oral Biology, Human Identification Research Institute, BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open
|January 17, 2025
Summary
Facial thread lifts, a minimally invasive procedure, can unintentionally create dimples. This case report suggests thread lifts may offer a new, less invasive method for intentional dimple creation.
Area of Science:
- Aesthetic medicine
- Dermatology
- Cosmetic surgery
Background:
- Facial thread lifts are popular minimally invasive cosmetic procedures.
- Dimple creation is a sought-after cosmetic procedure in various cultures.
- Unintended dimpling is a known potential complication of facial thread lifts.
Observation:
- A case report details a 35-year-old Asian man who developed a unilateral dimple after a facial thread lift.
- The patient found the resulting dimple aesthetically pleasing.
- The patient opted not to have the dimple corrected.
Findings:
- Facial thread lifts have the potential to intentionally create dimples.
- This method could serve as a less invasive alternative to surgical dimple creation.
- Patient satisfaction with unintended dimple creation was high in this case.
Implications:
- Thread lifts may offer a novel, minimally invasive approach for elective dimple creation.
- Further research is needed to establish safety, efficacy, and patient selection criteria for intentional dimple creation using thread lifts.
- Cultural significance of dimples (e.g., good luck in Chinese culture) may drive demand for such procedures.
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