Facial lifting with Aptos Methods

Face lift hitherto had been a complicated and elaborate procedure. The introduction of threads to lift skin has been a major advance in lifting sagging skin. These threads which have barbs on their surface have simplified the procedure and have the possibilities of combination with other rejuvenation procedures. The article traces the evolution of threadlift

A Novel Option of Uninterrupted Closure of Surgical Wounds

<b>Background</b> : A cosmetically pleasing postoperative scar is an important aim of all aesthetic surgeries. Use of proper suture materials for delicate and gentle suturing of the operative injury is an important requirement for achieving satisfactory scars. However, closure of the edges of wounds by means of conventional suture materials does not always meet the requirements to achieve this objective. <b> Aim</b> : To simplify and facilitate the process of surgical wound closure, to improve the quality of scar, and to achieve a good cosmetic effect through the introduction of a new type of suture material. <b> Materials and Methods</b> : We have introduced a new surgical suturing material-a nontraumatic, barbed thread connected with the suture needle-APTOS SUTURE (European patent 1075843 as of 1999). Presented herein is a new modification of the technique of uninterrupted subcutaneous and intracutaneous suturing of wound edges, and the details of our experience with this material. <b> Results</b> : Our experience shows that, with use of APTOS, wound closure is carried out easily and quickly. The wound remains stable, the time of healing is shortened, and the process of suture removal is simplified, resulting in an aesthetically pleasing scar. <b>Conclusions</b> : The technique of surgical wound suturing proposed herein is a simple, facilitated, and efficient option of wound-edge closure, which can successfully be used, both in general and in aesthetic surgery for wound closure, such as plasty of scars, face lift, mammoplasty, and abdominal plasty

Open Pilot Study on the Rejuvenation Effect of Absorbable Threads in the Genital Area

Irina Poleva,1,&ast; Natalia Markova,2,&ast; Marlen Sulamanidze3,&ast; 1UNICAM, School of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Camerino, Italy; 2Department of Dermatology, Medical Esthetic CRO, Prague, Czech Republic; 3Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Total Charm, Tbilisi, Georgia&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Irina Poleva, Tel +393388473415, Email [email protected]: We propose a new method of genital rejuvenation based on absorbable thread insertion. In this study, we aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of particular absorbable threads made of P (LA/CL), the so-called Nano Spring 7, for vulvar rejuvenation.Patients and Methods: The study was conducted in two parts: the first by anatomical dissection and the second by clinical study. The first part of the study clarified safety and efficacy of thread insertion in this anatomical area. During the second part, 19 patients underwent Nano Spring 7 absorbable thread insertion in the subcutaneous layer of the labia majora to improve esthetic parameters and were followed up after 7, 30, 90, and 180 days. We evaluated outcomes using four different patients’ questionnaires and one investigator’s questionnaire.Results: The anatomical dissection defined the correct anatomical layer of threads implantation and the subcutaneous structures allowing for the thread anchoring. All the patients completed the study. The patients’ and investigators’ subjective evaluations during follow-up and at the end of the study were very positive. All the patients showed a decrease in discomfort sensations related to the labia majora conditions and aesthetic improvement in the vulvar area and recommended the treatment to their friends.Conclusion: The use of absorbable threads is an innovative, safe minimally invasive approach to genital rejuvenation.Keywords: genital rejuvenation, threads in polylactic acid, non-surgical rejuvenation, threads in spring shap

Utilização de fio de polipropileno de autossustentação de tripla convergência para a correção do desvio de hemiface causada por lesão do nervo facial

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a utilização do fio de polipropileno de autossustentação de tripla convergência para a correção do desvio de hemiface que se apresenta como sequela tardia da paralisia facial periférica. MÉTODOS: Realizou-se um estudo retrospectivo e observacional em 34 indivíduos portadores de paralisia facial tardia. Utilizou-se fio de polipropileno de tripla convergência para a correção do desvio da hemiface paralisada. Trata-se de fio monofilamentar, sintético, transparente e inabsorvível que possui garras que tracionam os tecidos ptosados mantendo-os na posição correta, em simetria com o lado são. Os resultados foram avaliados através de análise subjetiva, quanto ao grau de satisfação dos pacientes, submetidos a um questionário próprio. RESULTADOS: Analisou-se 34 pacientes, 73,52% deles relataram grande melhora, 20,58% relataram melhora moderada e 5,88%, uma melhora leve; encontrou-se um alto índice de satisfação, 94,1%. Dois pacientes apresentaram extrusão parcial do fio. Nenhum paciente desenvolveu infecção. CONCLUSÃO: O emprego do fio de polipropileno de autossustentação de tripla convergência para a correção do desvio da hemiface, consequente à paralisia facial, ocasionou acentuada melhora da assimetria facial e a recuperação da autoestima dos pacientes