Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of thread(products and methods) in nonsurgical Profiloplasty to improve results and reduce complications by minimizing amount of injectables.
Introduction: Recently, we are beginning to see the re-emergence of interest for cosmetic procedures, particularly non-invasive ones which tend to be less costly procedurally and with minimal downtime. Regarding byword “as less filler as possible”, effectiveness of combination therapy and diversity of threads and methods, we conducted a pilot study to evaluate safety and efficacy of thread products and methods in profile aesthetics (Profiloplasty), by eliminating the defects in the side view of the person with respect to the gender of the patient, with 20 volunteers from different countries.
Materials / method: 20 volunteers,3 men and 17 women, between 35 to75 years old in 3 sessions:
-In first session to correct of ptosis (midface, lower face and eyebrow) and cheeks Profiloplasty we used of different type of P(LA/CL) threads.
-In second session: six weeks after first session,we used P(LA/CL) or PCL threads to correct angles between forehead, nose, lip, chin and neck, shape and fullness of lips.
-In third session: six weeks after second session, to improve results, we injected reputed high quality HA or collagen stimulator fillers in maximum amount 2cc.
- All of cases followed for 12 months
Results: All of cases followed for 12 months (after third session), to be scored based on Global Aesthetic Improvement Scales (GAIS), in the end of 6th and 12th months. we found out acceptable agreement for improvement degree of patients between surgeon and independent surgeon and patients.(valuable P values and Cohen's kappa Coefficients).
Conclusion: Regarding primary data of our pilot study (to be continued up to 50 volunteers), seemingly thread products and methods could be effective in Profiloplasty in combination of other noninvasive and small invasive methods, to increase efficacy and safety of relevant procedures.
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
