Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate satisfaction in terms of facial appearance, quality of
life, and adverse effects in patients undergoing the facial thread lifting procedure
using the absorbable facial threads anchored on the superficial and deep temporal
fascias. The charts of patients for whom facial anchored thread lifting was performed
using absorbable threads between February 2017 and September 2019 were reviewed. Demographic
data including age and gender as well as data from the Face-Q scales were collected.
Descriptive analysis was made for the adverse effects 1 week after the procedure.
The mean value of adverse effects scales was compared 1 and 2 weeks after the procedure
and also the mean values of facial appearance and quality-of-life scales were compared
at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months after the procedure. All recruited subjects were
females with a mean age of 43.42 years. There was a statistically significant decrease
in the rate of adverse effects following the procedure between the first and second
week. The mean difference in patients' perceived age 6 and 12 months after the procedure
was statistically significant when compared with baseline. The psychological distress
significantly decreased and the psychological function improved 6 and 12 months after
the procedure. The overall satisfaction with facial appearance increased significantly
after 6 months with a mean of 20.08. This was maintained at 12 months. The satisfaction
in skin appearance, cheeks, nasolabial folds, marionettes, lower face, and jawline
appearances improved significantly 6 months after the procedure. This was also maintained
at 12 months. Face lifting using the polycaprolactone threads anchored on the temporalis
fascia showed a significant improvement in the quality of life and facial appearance.
The adverse effects are tolerable starting 2 weeks after the procedure.
Keywords
lifting threads - anchored threads - facelift - polycaprolactone - patient satisfaction
