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Use of barbed threads in facial rejuvenation
Use of barbed threads, available with uni- and bi-directional cogs or barbs, is a semi-invasive method of lifting sagging skin of the face. Areas treated with this method include the eyebrows, the cheeks, the jowls and the neck. Ease of use and a shorter down-time have made their use popular. Specif...
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Medknow Publications
2008
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2825122/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20174549 |
Sumario: | Use of barbed threads, available with uni- and bi-directional cogs or barbs, is a semi-invasive method of lifting sagging skin of the face. Areas treated with this method include the eyebrows, the cheeks, the jowls and the neck. Ease of use and a shorter down-time have made their use popular. Specific indications, operative procedures, risks and complications are described and some clinical results of the author shown. |
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