Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology (May 2024)
Thread Lifting Materials: A Review of Its Difference in Terms of Technical and Mechanical Perspective
Abstract
Gi-Woong Hong,1,* Soo-Bin Kim,2,* Soo Yeon Park,3 Jovian Wan,4 Kyu-Ho Yi2,5 1Plastic Surgery, Sam Skin Plastic Surgery Clinic, Seoul, Korea; 2Division in Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Department of Oral Biology, Human Identification Research Institute, BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea; 3Plastic Surgery, Made-Young Plastic Surgery Clinic, Seoul, Korea; 4Medical Aesthetics Education, Asia Pacific Aesthetic Academy, Hong Kong, China; 5Medical Aesthetics, Maylin Clinic (Apgujeong), Seoul, Korea*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Kyu-Ho Yi, Division in Anatomy & Developmental Biology, Department of Oral Biology, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea, Tel +82-2-2228-3047, Fax +82-2-393-8076, Email [email protected] Jovian Wan, Medical Aesthetics Education, Asia Pacific Aesthetic Academy, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China, Email [email protected]: Thread lifting involves the use of slender materials, reminiscent of threads, for aesthetic procedures. These materials are distinct from traditional sutures and vary in composition, purpose, and performance. The introduction delves into the literal and material significance of threads, establishing the broad concept of thread lifting materials. The article revisits the evolution of thread lifting materials, emphasizing the preexistence of cog threads for tissue manipulation before their widespread adoption in plastic surgery. Observations regarding the efficacy and longevity of absorbable versus non-absorbable threads are discussed, stressing the efficiency of high-quality absorbable cog threads. The conclusion underlines the proliferation of thread lifting materials beyond PDO, highlighting the importance of considering multiple factors beyond duration when selecting threads for lifting procedures.Keywords: thread lifting, Aesthetic procedures, silicone threads, gold thread lifting, PCL polycaprolactone, Poly-L-lactic acid, polydioxanone, mesh scaffolds thread lifting
