Abstract
Thread procedures are relatively new in the aesthetic field and thus, there is much questioning of whether they are effective or worth the cost and effort. There is also naturally resistance among the plastic surgery community since thread procedures may ultimately replace the traditional surgical facelift. Patients who get thread procedures done on a regular basis may ultimately be able to prevent aging and obviate a need for a surgical face lift in the future. A review of literature indeed reveals effectiveness of thread procedures, high patient satisfaction levels, and low incidence of complications based on clinical trials. In addition, an accurate average cost reported is significantly lower than surgery, solidifying the inherent value of threads in the fight against aesthetic aging.
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Kim, N.M. (2023). Research Supporting the Efficacy of Thread Procedures. In: Non-Surgical Thread Procedures. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-36468-6_3
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