CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 2008; 41(S 01): 93-100
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1700480
Original Article
Association of Plastic Surgeons of India

Use of barbed threads in facial rejuvenation

Rakesh Kalra
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Publication Date:
15 January 2020 (online)

ABSTRACT

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.