Assessment of Efficacy and Safety of Thread Lift in Mid Face

Abstract
Background: Aging is a natural process which occurs with development of human age as the skin becomes thin, dry and loses elasticity mainly in the sun exposed areas. It is caused by intrinsic and extrinsic factors and is affected by genetic, environmental, hormonal and metabolic factors. A lot of methods are used to overcome aging and produce rejuvenation of skin including non invasive, invasive and surgical. Surgical threads are polypropylene sutures which placed under skin and create inflammation and fibrosis around them and restore vitality of skin so they could be a safe and effective method for lifting.
Aim of Study: The aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of thread lift in mid face lifting.
Patients and Methods: The current study included 12 patients with mild to moderate laxity of skin of mid face. Local anaesthesia was injected and threads were inserted under the skin with suitable number for the degree of skin laxity, differ from patient to another.
Results: There was improvement in the mid face of patients immediately after the procedure by the mechanical effect of the threads. Further improvement was observed in follow-up after one month and three months with variable degrees. Mild temporary side effects like pain, oedema and ecchymosis, had been reported.
Conclusion: Thread lift is a simple, safe and effective method, which produced a long maintained effect compared with other methods of skin lifting.