SynthesisAesthetic plastic surgery2021
A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of the Incidences of Complications Following Facial Thread-Lifting.
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- Evaluation of Thread Lifts With High-Frequency Ultrasound.Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine · 2026Review
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- Prolene Suture Suspension Within a Multimodal Facial Rejuvenation Protocol: A 30-Year Experience.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
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- Iatrogenic Obstructive Sialadenitis of the Parotid and Submandibular Glands Following Facial Rejuvenation.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
- Lifting Efficiency of Barbed Sutures for Potential Face Lifting Application: A Parametric Analysis.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2026Article
- Minimally Invasive Suture-crossing Technique for Facial Contour Restoration Using Poly-l-lactic Acid/Polycaprolactone Aptos Threads.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- Multicenter Review of More Than 110,000 Facial Thread Lifting Cases From a Cosmetic Surgery Group.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- Predictors of Dissatisfaction After Polydioxanone Thread Lift: A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
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- A Retrospective Observational Study of Combination Treatment of Thread Lift and High-intensity Focused Ultrasound for Facial Aging.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- Efficacy of Lifting Threads Composed of Poly(L-Lactide-Co-ε-Caprolactone) Copolymers Coated With Hyaluronic Acid: A Long-Term Study on Biorevitalizing Properties in Skin Remodeling.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Article
- Optimizing Aesthetic Facial Surgery Outcomes Following Minimally Invasive Treatments: Guidelines for Perioperative Management.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2025Review
- Facial Thread Lifting Complications.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Review
- Safety of Thread-Embedding Acupuncture: A Multicenter, Prospective, Observational Pilot Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Volumising thread lift technique for forehead augmentation.Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) · 2024Article
- What are filling (volumizing) threads?Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) · 2024Review
- Thread Lifting Materials: A Review of Its Difference in Terms of Technical and Mechanical Perspective.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2024Review
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Abstract
backgroundFacial thread-lifting (FTL) has gained more popularity, but the incidences of complications following FTL remain controversial. We aimed to perform a meta-analysis and systematic review to estimate the incidences of complications and to compare the short- and long-term satisfaction rates following FTL.
methodsWe searched PubMed, Web of Science, Embase and Cochrane library for eligible studies. The primary outcome was the incidences of complications following FTL. The secondary outcome was the satisfaction rate immediately and 6-month after FTL. The pooled incidences of complications and 95% confidence intervals were estimated using random-effects models.
resultsA total of 26 studies were included in this meta-analysis. Swelling was the most commonly reported complication with a pooled incidence of 35%, followed by skin dimpling (10%), paresthesia (6%), thread visibility/palpability (4%), infection (2%), and thread extrusion (2%). Absorbable threads were associated with a significantly lower risk of paresthesia (3.1% vs. 11.7%) and thread extrusion (1.6% vs. 7.6%) than non-absorbable threads. Patients older than 50 years had a significantly higher risk of dimpling (16% vs. 5.6%) and infection (5.9% vs. 0.7%) than their younger counterparts. In addition, the pooled long-term satisfaction rate was significantly decreased compared to it immediately after FTL (88% vs. 98%).
conclusionNon-absorbable threads and older age of patients are associated with higher risks of complications. Therefore, we recommend a judicious use of non-absorbable threads and FLT in older patients. Furthermore, it should be discussed with patients preoperatively that the rejuvenation effect of FTL may not maintain in the long-term. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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