title: Outcomes of polydioxanone knotless thread lifting for facial rejuvenation.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Thread lifting is a minimally invasive technique for facial rejuvenation. Various devices for thread lifting using polydioxanone (PDO) are popular in aesthetic clinics in Korea, but there have been a few studies regarding its use.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To describe PDO thread and techniques adopted to counteract the descent and laxity of the face.
  
  
  METHODS
  A retrospective chart review was conducted over a 24-month period. A total of 31 thread lifting procedures were performed. On each side, 5 bidirectional cog threads were used in the procedure for the flabby skin of the nasolabial folds. And, the procedure was performed on the marionette line using 2 twin threads.
  
  
  RESULTS
  In most patients (87%), the results obtained were considered satisfactory. Consensus ratings by 2 physicians found that objective outcomes were divided among "excellent," "good," "fair," and "poor." Texture wise, the outcome ratings were 13 as excellent and 9 as good. Lifting wise, ratings were 11 as excellent and 6 as good. The incidence of complications was low and not serious.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Facial rejuvenation using PDO thread is a safe and effective procedure associated with only minor complications when performed on patients with modest face sagging, fine wrinkles, and marked facial pores.
authors.affiliation: *Department of Dermatology, Arumdaun Nara Dermatologic Clinic, Seoul, Republic of Korea; †Department of Dermatology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; ‡Department of Plastic Surgery, Gold Plastic Surgical Clinic, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Dong Hye
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Suh
authors.forename: Hee Won
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Jang
authors.forename: Sang Jun
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Won Seok
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Hwa Jung
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Ryu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003288:Contusions / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D060052:Nasolabial Fold; D016687:Polydioxanone; D012060:Rejuvenation; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D015595:Skin Aging; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013537:Sutures; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D016687:Polydioxanone