Abstract
Threads are used to treat skin flabbiness and can be useful in the rejuvenation of the skin of arms and legs. The skin is thick and heavy in these regions. For this reason, the best option is to use a poly-L-lactic bidirectional thread with cones, to provide better anchorage and support for a longer time, as well as stimulating neocollagenesis. This chapter describes the best technique to improve each area and shows what possible side effects and complications may occur.
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Aribi, G., Vasconcellos, C., Aribi, M. (2020). Threads for Corporal Areas: Upper and Inferior Limbs. In: Costa, A. (eds) Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Procedures . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78265-2_63
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