Textbook of Absorbable THREAD LIFTING

CH.1 The History and Theoretical Background of Thread Lifting 1
SECTION 1 History and Theoretical Background 2

CH.2 Anatomical Background of Thread Lifting 7
SECTION 1 Layers of the Face 8
SECTION 2 Vasculature and Nerves 9

CH.3 Classification and Types of Thread 13
SECTION 1 Classification of Threads by Material 14
SECTION 2 Classification of Threads by Shape 15

CH.4 Preoperative Preparations 23
SECTION 1 Consultation 24
SECTION 2 Imaging 25
SECTION 3 Surgical Preparation 25
SECTION 4 Design 28
SECTION 5 Anesthesia 28

CH.5 Thread Lifting Techniques 31
SECTION 1 Non-barbed Thread Types and Techniques 32
SECTION 2 Barbed Thread Types and Techniques 49
SECTION 3 Anchoring Techniques 55
SECTION 4 Variant Techniques 66
SECTION 5 Floating Techniques 76
SECTION 6 Vertical Lifting Techniques 88

CH.6 Case Studies of Surgical Procedures 97
SECTION 1 Summary of Basic Terms 98
SECTION 2 Case Studies of Surgical Procedures 99

CH.7 Postoperative Management 139
SECTION 1 Immediately after Surgery 140
SECTION 2 Prescription Examples 141
SECTION 3 Home Care 142
SECTION 4 Cautions 142

CH.8 Adverse Effects, Prevention, and Treatment 145
SECTION 1 Facial Asymmetry 146
SECTION 2 Ecchymosis and Hematoma 146
SECTION 3 Pain 148
SECTION 4 Palpable Thread 149
SECTION 5 Skin Dimpling 150
SECTION 6 Worsening of Mid-cheek Furrows 151
SECTION 7 Thread Migration and Protrusion 152
SECTION 8 Infection 153
SECTION 9 Nerve Injury 154
SECTION 10 Scarring 154
SECTION 11 Parotid Gland Injury 155
CH.9 Index 157
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