Non-surgical thread procedures : the future of aesthetic medicine / Nancy M. Kim.

This book provides knowledge and instruction about thread procedures that are the current state of the art in the United States. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the threads available and in favor of use in the US. The chemical and biological activity of the threads also will be explained...

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Main Author: Kim, Nancy M. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing AG, [2023]
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • Chapter 1: The History of Threads
  • Reference
  • Chapter 2: Importance of Thread Procedures in the Current Landscape of Cosmetic Procedures
  • Chapter 3: Research Supporting the Efficacy of Thread Procedures
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Biochemical and Physical Properties of Threads
  • References
  • Chapter 5: Threads Counter the Anatomy of Aging
  • Reference
  • Chapter 6: Variations of Threads
  • 6.1 Mono Threads
  • 6.2 Spiral or Twist Threads
  • 6.3 Mesh Threads
  • 6.4 Barbed or Cog Threads
  • 6.5 Nose Threads
  • 6.6 Different Compositions of Threads
  • Chapter 7: Insertion Technique for Barbed or Cog Threads
  • 7.1 Supplies
  • 7.2 Method
  • Chapter 8: Insertion Technique for Mesh Threads
  • 8.1 Supplies
  • 8.2 Method
  • Chapter 9: Insertion Technique for Mono Threads
  • 9.1 Supplies
  • 9.2 Method
  • Chapter 10: Procedure for Lifting Cheeks and Jowls with Barbed Threads
  • 10.1 Cheeks
  • 10.2 Jowls
  • Chapter 11: Procedure for Lifting Eyebrows, Eyelids, and Forehead with Barbed Threads
  • Chapter 12: Procedure for Neck Lift with Barbed Threads
  • Chapter 13: Procedure for Browbone Building with Mesh Thread
  • Chapter 14: Procedure for Treatment of Undereye Hollows and Anterior Cheeks with Mesh Threads
  • Chapter 15: Procedure for Treatment of Nasolabial Fold with Mesh Threads
  • Chapter 16: Procedure for Treatment of Marionette Lines with Mesh Threads
  • Chapter 17: Procedure for Treatment of Chin with Mesh Threads
  • Chapter 18: Procedure for Treatment of Décolleté with Mesh Threads
  • Chapter 19: Procedure for Treatment of Thin Crepey Skin with Mesh Threads
  • Chapter 20: Procedure for Treatment of Cheeks with Mono Threads
  • Chapter 21: Procedure for Treatment of Jowls with Mono Threads
  • Chapter 22: Procedure for Treatment of Necklace Lines with Mono Threads
  • Chapter 23: Procedure for Treatment of Mild Submental Neck Laxity with Mono Threads
  • Chapter 24: Procedure for Treatment of Anterior Neck with Mono Threads
  • Chapter 25: Procedure for Treatment of Upper Arms
  • Chapter 26: Procedure for Treatment of Abdominal Skin
  • Chapter 27: Procedure for Treatment of Skin on Thighs
  • Chapter 28: Procedure for Treatment of Skin on Knees
  • Chapter 29: Procedure for Nose Lift
  • Chapter 30: Patient Consultation and Pre-treatment Counseling
  • 30.1 Specific Instructions Regarding Barbed Threads for Cheeks, Jowls and Neck
  • 30.2 Specific Instructions Regarding Barbed Threads for Eyebrows
  • 30.3 Instructions Regarding Body Threads
  • Chapter 31: Post-procedure Instructions for Patients
  • Chapter 32: Complications and Their Management
  • 32.1 Dimpling
  • 32.2 Infection
  • 32.3 Thread End Protruding Out of Skin
  • 32.4 Thread Breakage
  • 32.5 Thread Visible Through Skin
  • 32.6 Thread Migration
  • 32.7 Excess Buckling
  • Chapter 33: Case Examples
  • 33.1 Patient #1
  • 33.2 Patient #2
  • 33.3 Patient #3
  • Appendix
  • Index