CH.1 The History and Theoretical Background of Thread Lifting 1

SECTION 1 History and Theoretical Background 2

CH.2 Anatomical Background of Thread Lifting 7

SECTION 1 Layers of the Face 8

SECTION 2 Vasculature and Nerves 9

CH.3 Classification and Types of Thread 13

SECTION 1 Classification of Threads by Material 14

SECTION 2 Classification of Threads by Shape 15

CH.4 Preoperative Preparations 23

SECTION 1 Consultation 24

SECTION 2 Imaging 25

SECTION 3 Surgical Preparation 25

SECTION 4 Design 28

SECTION 5 Anesthesia 28

CH.5 Thread Lifting Techniques 31

SECTION 1 Non-barbed Thread Types and Techniques 32

SECTION 2 Barbed Thread Types and Techniques 49

SECTION 3 Anchoring Techniques 55

SECTION 4 Variant Techniques 66

SECTION 5 Floating Techniques 76

SECTION 6 Vertical Lifting Techniques 88

CH.6 Case Studies of Surgical Procedures 97

SECTION 1 Summary of Basic Terms 98

SECTION 2 Case Studies of Surgical Procedures 99

CH.7 Postoperative Management 139

SECTION 1 Immediately after Surgery 140

SECTION 2 Prex_scription Examples 141

SECTION 3 Home Care 142

SECTION 4 Cautions 142

CH.8 Adverse Effects, Prevention, and Treatment 145

SECTION 1 Facial Asymmetry 146

SECTION 2 Ecchymosis and Hematoma 146

SECTION 3 Pain 148

SECTION 4 Palpable Thread 149

SECTION 5 Skin Dimpling 150

SECTION 6 Worsening of Mid-cheek Furrows 151

SECTION 7 Thread Migration and Protrusion 152

SECTION 8 Infection 153

SECTION 9 Nerve Injury 154

SECTION 10 Scarring 154

SECTION 11 Parotid Gland Injury 155

CH.9 Index 157

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