This book provides a practical guide to thread lifting techniques for facial rejuvenation and re-contouring of the face. It systematically describes the evidence base for the use of a range of available techniques for thread lifting, providing detailed guidance on how to analyse the face, take clinical photographs and correctly apply polydioxanone (PDO) threads, polycaprolactone (PCL) threads, Silhouette Soft threads and Aptos threads. Thread Lifting Techniques for Facial Rejuvenation and Recontouring comprehensively covers the use of a range of non-surgical techniques for thread lifting and provides a valuable resource for a range of medical professionals and trainees including dermatologists, plastic surgeons, nurses and aesthetic doctors seeking an up-to-date resource on the topic.

This book is a thorough guide on how to perform safe and effective thread-lifting procedures as a less invasive approach to rejuvenation of the face. The opening chapters explain the importance of the fixation technique, describe the facial and the pinch anatomy, and discuss the characteristics of absorbable threads. Clear descriptions are then offered of the basic technique employed for thread lifting, as well as techniques applicable for each thread type and techniques specific to each anatomic area. Understanding is aided by the inclusion of an abundance of illustrations depicting anatomy and technique. Potential complications and their management are systematically explained, and a new approach to outcome evaluation is also presented. The Art and Science of Thread Lifting will help plastic surgeons and dermatologists at all levels of experience to achieve the best possible outcomes in individual patients.

This is an open access book with CC BY 4.0 license. This comprehensive open access textbook provides a comprehensive coverage of principles and practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery. With a range of topics starting from routine dentoalveolar surgery to advanced and complex surgical procedures, this volume is a meaningful combination of text and illustrations including clinical photos, radiographs, and videos. It provides guidance on evidence-based practices in context to existing protocols, guidelines and recommendations to help readers deal with most clinical scenarios in their daily surgical work. This multidisciplinary textbook is meant for postgraduate trainees, young practicing oral surgeons and experienced clinicians, as well as those preparing for university and board certification exams. It also aids in decision-making, the implementation of treatment plans and the management of complications that may arise. This book is an initiative of Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (AOMSI) to its commitment to academic medicine. As part of this commitment, this textbook is in open access to help ensure widest possible dissemination to readers across the world. ; Open access Unique presentation with contents divided into color-coded core competency gradations Covers all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery Supplemented with videos of all commonly carried out procedures as operative video Every chapter or topic concludes with "future perspective" and addresses cutting edge advances in each area Every topic has a pull out box that provides the most relevant systematic reviews/ key articles to every topic.

Offering a step-by-step, practical approach to increasingly requested cosmetic procedures, Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology: Surgical Lifting, enables you to master the up-to-date cosmetic techniques that produce the superior results your patients expect. Edited by expert surgeons Drs. Hooman Khorasani and Eyal Levit, along with hand-selected experts in each individual area, it covers minimally invasive surgical lifting techniques that can be performed by dermatologic surgeons—all abundantly illustrated and evidence based. A substantial video library demonstrating surgical lifting techniques helps you successfully incorporate the latest procedures into your practice. Provides complete, clear descriptions and rationales for the evaluation, management, and execution of surgical and advanced non-surgical rejuvenation of the face and neck. Covers brow and forehead lifting, upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty, the Asian eyelid lift, facelift, modern neck lift, thread lifting, face contouring procedures, and skin resurfacing and tightening. Features high-quality images and approximately 50 procedural videos demonstrating exactly how to perform facelift, thread lift, browlift, and blepharoplasty procedures. Presents real visual aging to identify the festoon formations—one of the most difficult areas to handle in the rejuvenation of the lower eyelids and face. Includes a detailed chapter on accrediting and building a state-approved operating room and photography room, and includes information on how to reduce the risk of COVID transmission through proven air system UVC devices. Shares the knowledge and expertise of a leading cosmetic dermatological surgeon in every chapter, along with other specialists (facial plastic, plastic, oculoplastic, and oral maxillofacial surgery) who are proficient in each technique and have reviewed and added their pearls to the procedure. Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

The book brings together and reinterprets all available information about the principles and methods of skin rejuvenation with PDO threads; contains updated knowledge about the anatomical and functional features of the skin, its aging types and up-to-date rejuvenation methods. The principles and techniques of PDO-threads insertion developed by the author of the book are based on multiple years of experience, with respect to characteristics of the European face morphotype. This edition includes the description of new skin rejuvenation techniques with the help of PDO cog threads. The book will help dermatologists and plastic surgeons to introduce this technology into their skin rejuvenation practice and achieve maximum results with minimally invasive methods. For beginners, the publication will serve as a valuable guide. Acknowledgements The author expresses her deep recognition to Galina Nazariants who have a major work in translating. Thanks to the Art Director of the book Elena Denisova.