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Hügül H, Özkoca D, Kirişci M, Kutlubay Z. Treatment Indications of Carbon Solution-Assisted Nd: YAG Laser According to Patient Satisfaction: A Retrospective Study. Dermatol Pract Concept 2023; 13:dpc.1304a219. [PMID: 37992373 PMCID: PMC10656182 DOI: 10.5826/dpc.1304a219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Carbon solution-assisted Nd:YAG lasers were previously used in enlarged pores; hair removal; acne and acne scars; and facial rejuvenation. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study is to determine the patient satisfaction for different treatment indications of carbon solution-assisted 1064 nm Nd:YAG lasers. METHODS This is a retrospective study that included the patients who were treated with carbon solution-assisted 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser with any indication in a private dermatology practice. A pre-prepared carbon solution was applied 30 minutes before the laser treatment with the following parameters: a spot size of 8mm, fluence of 1.3 J/cm2 and a frequency of 8Hz. Patient satisfaction was assessed with GAIS. RESULTS A total of 272 patients were included; of these 70 patients had acne lesions, 135 patients had melasma, 27 patients had post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, 17 patients had ephelides and 23 patients had solar lentigines. The mean patient satisfaction for solar lentigo patients (4.35/5) was greater than for that of acne patients (4.26/5) which was greater than that of ephelide patients (3.94/5) which was greater than that of melasma patients (3.67/5) which was greater than that of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation patients (2.30/5) CONCLUSIONS: This study revealed that carbon solution-assisted 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser therapy is effective in the treatment of solar lentigo, acne vulgaris, ephelides and melasma. However, it fails to provide therapeutic efficacy in post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
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- Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Medical Faculty, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Medical Faculty, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
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Sahan A, Karaosmanoglu N, Ozdemir Cetinkaya P. Is it possible to obtain long-lasting results with thread lift in the brow region? Introduction of a new suspension technique and evaluation of 50 patients. J Cosmet Dermatol 2023; 22:1863-1869. [PMID: 36762403 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Eyebrow region is a dynamic region, and it has a thinner skin prone to wrinkles and sagging. Descended brows could be repositioned immediately with fewer complications by the use of the threads. Despite all its advantages, the main drawback of absorbable thread lift is its short duration of lifting effect. AIMS This report aims to describe our thread lift technique we have implemented to counteract the descent of the brows and evaluate our results in 50 patients. PATIENTS/METHODS A retrospective chart review was carried out over a period of 1 year from September 2019 to 2020 for the patients who underwent thread lifting for eyebrows in a private clinic in Ankara. Complications after the procedure, durability of the results, global esthetic improvement scale (GAIS) score, and patient satisfaction survey scores were recorded. RESULTS The study group was composed of 50 female patients with a median age of 34 years. The median duration of the procedure is 15 months. Nine (18%) patients experienced complications related to the procedure including ecchymosis, edema, erythema, skin dimpling, and pain. Three weeks after the procedure, the position of the eyebrows of eight (16%) patients were improved, 18 (36%) patients were much improved, and 24 (48%) patients were very much improved according to GAIS. CONCLUSIONS So far, the most disappointing feature of the threads was the poor long-term sustainability of the outcomes. Our thread lift technique for brows offers a significant improvement in the position of the eyebrows in a short time with decreased downtime. More importantly, it can be possible to improve the longevity of the results with this approach.
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- Ali Sahan
- Dermatology and Venereology, Private Clinic, Ankara, Turkey
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- Dermatology and Venereology, Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Zhukova O, Dydykin S, Kubíková E, Markova N, Vasil'ev Y, Kapitonova M. A New Complex Minimally Invasive Thread Lift Method for One-Time Three-Step Fixation of the Face and Neck Soft Tissues. Arch Plast Surg 2022; 49:296-303. [PMID: 35832146 PMCID: PMC9142270 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1748641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Background In recent years thread lift has become widespread; however, existing methods need to improve their long-term outcome, which requires considering topographic anatomy of face and neck, especially the ligamentous apparatus. This study aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of an innovative method of one-time three-step thread facelift, which provides an additional support to the ligamentous structures of the upper, middle, and lower thirds of the face and neck.
Methods The study included 357 patients aged 32 to 67 years with various morphotypes of aging. The original method of thread lift was applied, and its effectiveness was followed up for to 2 years. The Wrinkle Severity Rating Score (WSRS) and Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS) scores were used for assessment by investigators, independent observers, and patients. Statistical significance was determined using paired t-test and chi-square test.
Results The mean WSRS score was 3.88 ± 0.88 before the thread lift, 1.93 ± 0.81 one month after the procedure, and 2.36 ± 0.85 after 2 years of follow-up. The mean GAIS was 4.80 ± 0.04 one month after thread lift, and 4.01 ± 0.04 after 2 years, while in the patients' assessment Global Satisfaction Scale was 4.86 ± 0.02 and 4.10 ± 0.02, respectively. There were no clinically significant complications throughout the observation period.
Conclusion The new method of one-time three-step thread fixation of the soft tissues of the face and neck demonstrated a high degree of satisfaction by both experts and patients after 2 years of follow-up. It showed high efficacy and safety, including in the group of patients with pronounced age-related changes of the skin of face and neck.
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- Olga Zhukova
- Department of Dermatology and STD, RUDN Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Topographical Anatomy and Operative Surgery, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Anatomical Institute, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Topographical Anatomy and Operative Surgery, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
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Usages of thread lifts on nasolabial folds for facial rejuvenating effects. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00238-022-01961-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Hügül H, Özkoca D, Zekayi K. Thread-Lifting: Does Patient Satisfaction Change According to Age, Type of Threads Used, Number of Threads Used and Treatment Area? J Cosmet Dermatol 2022; 21:1936-1939. [PMID: 35246938 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Aging is an inevitable process. Eyebrows, cheeks, mandible and neck are the areas that are the most vulnerable to the aging process. The most commonly thread lifted areas of the face are the jawline, midface, eyebrows and the neck. In this retrospective study, patients who were treated with thread-lifting between January 2018 and April 2020 were evaluated and the following were noted: the age and gender of the patient; the type of thread used; number of threads used; treatment area; patient satisfaction; and complications. The effects of age, type of thread used, number of threads used and treatment area on patient satisfaction were analysed statistically.The relationship between age and patient satisfaction is statistically insignificant, p=0.697. The relationship between patient satisfaction and the type of the thread used was insignificant, p=0.533. There is no relationship between the number of threads used and patient satisfaction, p=0.783. There is no difference in patient satisfaction between treatment areas, p=0.930. The most commonly observed complications were edema, pain and ecchymosis. We report that the patient satisfaction in thread-lifting is independent of the patient's age, treatment area, type of thread used and the number of threads used. Our study is novel since it is the first study to report that the age of the patient and the thread type do not effect patient satisfaction.
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- İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Department of Dermatology and Venerology
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- İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Department of Dermatology and Venerology
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Rizzatti-Barbosa C, Fontana A, Lessing G, Albergaria-Barbosa J. Efficiency of barbed polydioxanone threads for neck lifting using the tight neck fontana protocol: Series of cases. ADVANCES IN HUMAN BIOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/aihb.aihb_110_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Ha YI, Kim JH, Park ES. Histological and molecular biological analysis on the reaction of absorbable thread; Polydioxanone and polycaprolactone in rat model. J Cosmet Dermatol 2021; 21:2774-2782. [PMID: 34847267 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION One of the most frequently performed anti-aging surgical procedures is thread facelift. Since the 2010s, thread lifts using absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) thread were developed and have become increasingly popular. This research aims to identify the changes in and the mechanisms of absorbable thread-lifting components, namely, PDO (polydioxanone) and PCL (polycaprolactone), with varied absorption periods in the body. METHODS Four different types of threads, namely, single-stranded thread, 4-stranded thread, 12-stranded thread, and barbed Cog thread, were used for each component. Histological changes in the thread and neighboring tissue of rat model were investigated for 2-week interval, and PCR was conducted for genes related to fibroblast proliferation including type 1α1 collagen, type 3α1 collagen, transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1). RESULTS An increase in the collagen formation in all types of PDO and PCL groups was observed during the first 12 weeks and decreased afterward. Collagen formation decreased later in the PCL thread group significantly than the POD group. PCL thread remained logner in the tissue for over a year regarding POD requiring around 24 weeks of absorption-degradation. A larger surface area between the thread and the tissue induces a greater response in the tissue, resulting in an increase in inflammatory cells, myofibroblasts, and fibroblasts. Results showed a similar pattern of increase in type 1α1 collagen and TGF-β in the PDO thread group. This suggests that TGF-β signal transduction leads to fibroblast proliferation that stimulates collagen formation and tissue re-formation. In contrast, only type 3α1 collagen increased in the PCL thread group. CONCLUSION More collagen formation and tissue responses are induced by PCL thread, remaining longer in the tissue than PDO, leading to more tissue tightening effects that is one of the most important points of face lifting. Morphological comparison of threads shows that not only an increase in surface area between thread and tissue but also multi-strand increase tissue response, which in turn increases tissue maintenance effects.
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Soonchunhyang University, College of Medicine, Bucheon-si, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Soonchunhyang University, College of Medicine, Bucheon-si, Korea
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Facial Thread Lifting Complications in China: Analysis and Treatment. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2021; 9:e3820. [PMID: 34549008 PMCID: PMC8447984 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000003820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background: Facial thread lifting technology has been applied for more than 30 years, with relatively few complications. In 2014, China approved polydioxanone thread (an absorbable barbed thread) for large-scale nonsurgical facial lifting. However, due to surgeons’ lack of overall experience, the complications of polydioxanone thread facelift have been relatively high. Methods: From April 2014 to January 2020, a total of 190 patients with postoperative complications of facelifts were treated after they underwent thread lifting in other hospitals. Of these, 189 patients were women and one was a man; the age of patients ranged from 28 to 62 years, with an average age of 37.4 years. Results: Patients were mainly treated in our outpatient clinic for the following complications: skin dimpling (77 cases, 40.5%); contour irregularity (32 cases, 16.8%); visible threads (31 cases, 16.3%); thread extrusion (10 cases, 5.3%); infection (17 cases, 8.9%); swelling (nine cases, 4.7%); incomplete facial paralysis (five cases, 2.6%); hyperpigmentation (four cases, 2.1%); hematoma (four cases, 2.1%); allergy (one case, 0.05%). Follow-up was scheduled 1–24 weeks after treatment. Conclusions: The most common complications of facial thread lifting are, in the following order, skin dimpling, contour irregularity, visible threads, and thread extrusion. The reasons for complications are mainly unfamiliarity with facial anatomy, unskilled surgical operation, and misunderstanding of the facial aesthetics of Asian women.
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Percutaneous Thread Lift Facial Rejuvenation: Literature Review and Evidence-Based Analysis. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021; 45:1540-1550. [PMID: 33471152 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-020-02095-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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PURPOSE Interest in noninvasive facial rejuvenation procedures continues to grow. With the advent of the so-called lunch-time face-lift, suture suspension facial rejuvenation has gained prominence and much popularity largely patient driven rather than data driven. We have published a decade ago a review about this rejuvenation technique. Despite its popularity at that time, serious long-term studies and peer-reviewed data about longevity and patient satisfaction were lacking to our surprise. As 10 years have passed, we have conducted a new systematic PubMed database search limited to the last 10 years interval. METHODS The search identified 192 publications. After screening the titles and abstracts, 20 clinical and 2 experimental studies met the inclusion criteria and were selected for this review. RESULTS Though thread lift facial rejuvenation is considered to be a promising modality, no new evidence has been added to the literature to support its use. CONCLUSION Until evidence-based efficacy and robust data are objectively documented, patients requesting percutaneous facial rejuvenation must be well informed about adverse events, longevity of effect, and limited available data on efficacy. 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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Gold MH, Andriessen A, Goldberg DJ, Grover KV, Hu S, Lorenc ZP, Mandy SH, Vega JH. Pre-/postprocedure measures for minimally invasive, nonenergy aesthetic treatments: A survey. J Cosmet Dermatol 2020; 19:1587-1592. [PMID: 32521124 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.13460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Non-energy based devices used in aesthetic medicine include treatments such as microdermabrasion, microneedling, threads, and chemical peels. Practitioners may use these devices to address signs of facial photo- and chronological aging (fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentary, and skin textural changes). Currently, consensus papers or guidelines are lacking in peri-procedural measures or their potential role in the prevention or treatment of adverse events in non-energy based aesthetic procedures. AIMS To explore current practices using non-energy devices, a survey was developed to identify trends in peri-procedure treatment measures. PATIENTS/METHODS The survey was sent electronically to 2000 dermatologists and 388 plastic surgeons. Randomly selected sites included those practicing medical aesthetics using non-energy devices for facial rejuvenation. The survey gathered information related to practitioner demographics, types of devices used, and peri-procedural measures for non-energy device-based treatments. RESULTS The survey was active from February to May 2019. Nine hundred and twenty clinicians opened the survey, and 109 surveys were completed, providing a total response rate of 11.8%. The results revealed inconsistencies with regards to skin preparation strategies and post-procedure care. While the majority of clinicians indicated a need for topical treatments to reduce inflammation, prevent scarring, and shorten time to healing, a standard of care was not observed. CONCLUSIONS The results of this survey confirm a lack of standardized measures for peri-procedural care when using non-energy based devices for aesthetic medicine treatments. These findings emphasize the need for evidence-based recommendations for optimizing patient outcomes, reducing and managing adverse events, and shortening time to healing.
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- Michael H Gold
- Gold Skin Care Center, Nashville, TN, USA.,School of Medicine and Nursing, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Radboud UMC Nijmegen, Andriessen Consultants, Malden, The Netherlands
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- Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of NY and NJ, Hackensack, NJ, USA.,Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Strategic Development, Swiss American CDMO, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.,Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Miami, FL, USA
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- Lorenc Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center, New York, NY, USA.,Department of Plastic Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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Halepas S, Chen XJ, Ferneini EM. Thread-Lift Sutures: Anatomy, Technique, and Review of Current Literature. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 78:813-820. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2019.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2019] [Revised: 11/12/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Rezaee Khiabanloo S, Nabie R, Aalipour E. Outcomes in thread lift for face, neck, and nose; A prospective chart review study with APTOS. J Cosmet Dermatol 2020; 19:2867-2876. [PMID: 32267994 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.13397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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INTRODUCTION To evaluate the surgical efficacy and outcomes related to midface, mandible, neck (and double chin), and nose lifting with APTOS thread lift. METHODS In this prospective review chart study, a total of 58 patients were included (from July 2018 to July 2019). All participants underwent facial thread lifting using APTOS. The patients were followed up first week, third, and sixth month after lifting surgery. Outcomes were assessed by two surgeons and patients based on the GAIS score. All data were analyzed by SPSS-17 software with chi-square test. RESULTS A total of 58 patients (Mean ± SD: 52.52 ± 10.58) (F: 45, Mean ± SD:53.13 ± 11.27 years, M:13, Mean ± SD: 50.38 ± 9.43 years) were included in the study. The most common sites for the face-lifting surgery were midface and mandibular (N = 45, 77.5%), neck (N = 10, 17.3%), and nose (N = 3, 5.2%), respectively. The level of satisfaction remained unchanged (after 6 months), about 80%, for the patients, increased from 90.7% (first week) to 94.8% (sixth month) after surgery, and increased from 93.1% (first week) to 94.8% (sixth month after surgery). The highest rate of potential complications after the surgery was related to ecchymosis (17 cases, 30%), followed by complications of pain (N = 10, 17.2%), tumefaction (N = 4, 6.9%), and dimple (N = 1, 1.7%) were reported. CONCLUSION The results showed that satisfaction in patients and surgeons increased over time (after 6 months). Postoperative (minor) complications were also assessed and ecchymosis was found to be the most common complication. However, the proportion of postoperative complications was relatively low.
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- Samad Rezaee Khiabanloo
- Novin Didehgan Skin and Laser Clinic, Tehran, Iran.,Medico Derma Eexir Skin and beauty Clinic, Tehran, Iran
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- Research and Development Center, Medico Derma Eexir Skin and beauty Clinic, Tehran, Iran
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