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This work was not supported by any direct or non direct funding. It is under the author's own responsability

Objectives: Midface soft tissue aging process lead to their ptosis and consequent loss of volume: that determiners unpleasant deepening of the nasolabial folds and jowl formation. Facial tissue suspension with subdermal Aptos® P(LA-CP) HA barbed threads allow to treat the aforementioned flaws by means of a minimally invasive, closed procedure

Introduction: The facial aging process produces dermatocalasis of facial soft tissues which accounts for the distinctive signs of facial ageing.
Sub-dermal suspension with threads allows to lift sagged tissues and its repositioning in order to gain back the volumes and to treat the wrinkle deepeing occurred with ptosis

Materials / method: A case serie of patients treated for mild to moderate ptosis of the mid and lower face tissues is shown , with proper follow up, in order to asses the rejuvenating effects of midface and jawline suspension by means of P(LA-CP)HA Aptos® threads, and its longevity

Results: Full face rejuvenation can be achieved successfully by means of barbed thread subdermal tissue suspension in order to provide adequate long-lasting results and to avoid invasive or major surgical treatment

Conclusion: Thread lifting is a powerful tool which allows to successfully deal with mild to moderate ptosis and to treat aging process of the entire face

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Did you receive any funding to support your research for this TOPIC?
No

Were you provided with any honoraria, payment or other compensation for your work on this study?
No

Do you have any financial relationship with any entity which may closely compete with the medications, materials or instruments covered by your study?
No

Do you own or have you applied for any patents in conjunction with the instruments, medications or materials discussed in your study?
No

This work is presented thanks to the support of: Aptos LLC

Objectives: NOSE RESHAPING WITH PLLA THREADS

Can be either a conference or live procedure

Introduction: For small changes that do not require surgery, or a change to the nose tip to avoid a second intervention in case of non functional requirements, absorbable threads can be used.

Duration of the effect depends on the material used. Knowing the physical and chemical characteristics of the product allows for better results.

Materials / method: PLLA Threads

Results: Excellent rhinoplasty treatment with threads, immediate change in patients.

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Did you receive any funding to support your research for this TOPIC?
No

Were you provided with any honoraria, payment or other compensation for your work on this study?
No

Do you have any financial relationship with any entity which may closely compete with the medications, materials or instruments covered by your study?
No

Do you own or have you applied for any patents in conjunction with the instruments, medications or materials discussed in your study?
No

This work was not supported by any direct or non direct funding. It is under the author's own responsability

Disclosures

Did you receive any funding to support your research for this TOPIC?
No

Were you provided with any honoraria, payment or other compensation for your work on this study?
No

Do you have any financial relationship with any entity which may closely compete with the medications, materials or instruments covered by your study?
No

Do you own or have you applied for any patents in conjunction with the instruments, medications or materials discussed in your study?
No

This work was not supported by any direct or non direct funding. It is under the author's own responsability