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An Alternative to the Wire Scalpel for Nasolabial Fold Subcision: A Preliminary Study Using a Tuohy Epidural Needle and Vicryl Sutures

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Abstract

Background

Subcision techniques involving wire scalpels are used to correct prominent nasolabial folds, depressed scars, and wrinkles. However, these instruments are not universally available.

Methods

We devised a substitute device, consisting of a Tuohy epidural needle and Vicryl sutures, which are easily accessible and inexpensive. We used these novel devices to perform nasolabial fold subcisions in six female patients (mean age 43 years, range 28–65 years) The follow-up period ranged from 4 to 11 months (mean 7 months).

Results

Favorable results were obtained for five of six patients, with minimal complications.

Conclusion

Our subcision technique, employing Tuohy epidural needles and vicryl sutures, was an easy and useful substitute for the use of wire scalpels for improving prominent nasolabial folds.

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Acknowledgments

This study was funded by the 2016 Kangwon National University Research Grant (No. 520150346).

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  1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon-Si, Gangwon-Do, Republic of Korea

    Sang-Yeul Lee & Kun-Yong Sung

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Lee, SY., Sung, KY. An Alternative to the Wire Scalpel for Nasolabial Fold Subcision: A Preliminary Study Using a Tuohy Epidural Needle and Vicryl Sutures. Aesth Plast Surg 40, 846–849 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-016-0688-8

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