Absorbable Barbed Threads for Lower Facial Lifting absorbable barbed threads, lower face lifting facial rejuvenation
Conditions
Interventions
Absorbable Barbed Threads for Lower Facial Soft Tissue Repositioning
Experimental Procedure/Surgery
Absorbable Barbed Threads
Sponsors
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
30 Years to 55 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Male and female, between 30-55 years of age, with a maximum body mass index of 30 kg/m2 and mild to moderate facial laxity (1.5-2.5 points, according to a 4-point Quantitative Grading Scale for laxity),27 were included
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: patients who were pregnant or lactating; with a history of keloid or hypertrophic scar formation; a history of botulinum toxin, mesotherapy or laser treatment in the last 6 months; a history of filler injection in the last 12 months; concurrent dermatological disease, autoimmune disease or infection in the targeted area; currently using medications including antibiotics, anticoagulants, vitamin C or E supplementation, steroids, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). Other exclusion criteria were a history of allergy to p(LA-CL), local anesthesia or adrenaline; a history of smoking; and patients who may not cooperate or comply with medical treatment requirements.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| clinical improvement of facial laxity at 1-week, 1,2,3,6,12-month after end of the intervention graded by two blinded dermatologists | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| volume in the jawline, nasolabial folds and submental area at 1-week, 1,2,3,6,12-month after end of the intervention Vectra H1 Imaging System,Patient self-assessment at 1-week, 1,2,3,6,12-month after end of the intervention Patient self-assessment scores,adverse reactions at 1-week, 1,2,3,6,12-month after end of the intervention observed by dermatologists | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactRungsima Wanitphakdeedecha
Department of Dermatology Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University
Outcome results
None listed