- The first book to discuss the clinical practice of threads in the United States
- Offers detailed videos and photos of various thread procedures
- Discusses the advantages of threads over other treatments for aesthetic treatment
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. Chapters will discuss research that support the theory and clinical efficacy of the threads, thus laying the foundation for understanding the purpose of the threads. Chapters discuss the different types, sizes and styles of threads in current use. The various areas and procedures that are possible with the threads will be described in detail to allow practitioners a greater comfort level when learning these procedures.
The book will also include tips to help practitioners succeed with these procedures as it is generally not as straight forward as some other aesthetic procedures. In addition, the book compares and contrasts thread procedures with other current modalities. This will delineate the advantages of threads over other treatments for aesthetic treatment including surgery. The book also contains multiple videos that show the use of threads in various procedures.
Non-Surgical Thread Procedures is a must-have resource for clinicians and physicians that practice minimally invasive aesthetic procedures as well as those interested in thread procedures.
Table of Contents- The History of Threads
- Importance of Thread Procedures in the Current Landscape of Cosmetic Procedures
- Research Supporting the Efficacy of Thread Procedures
- Biochemical and Physical Properties of Threads
- Threads Counter the Anatomy of Aging
- Variations of Threads
- Insertion Technique for Barbed or Cog Threads
- Insertion Technique for Mesh Threads
- Insertion Technique for Mono Threads
- Procedure for Lifting Cheeks and Jowls with Barbed Threads
- Procedure for Lifting Eyebrows, Eyelids, and Forehead with Barbed Threads
- Procedure for Neck Lift with Barbed Threads
- Procedure for Browbone Building with Mesh Thread
- Procedure for Treatment of Undereye Hollows and Anterior Cheeks with Mesh Threads
- Procedure for Treatment of Nasolabial Fold with Mesh Threads
- Procedure for Treatment of Marionette Lines with Mesh Threads
- Procedure for Treatment of Chin with Mesh Threads
- Procedure for Treatment of Décolleté with Mesh Threads
- Procedure for Treatment of Thin Crepey Skin with Mesh Threads
- Procedure for Treatment of Cheeks with Mono Threads
- Procedure for Treatment of Jowls with Mono Threads
- Procedure for Treatment of Necklace Lines with Mono Threads
- Procedure for Treatment of Mild Submental Neck Laxity with Mono Threads
- Procedure for Treatment of Anterior Neck with Mono Threads
- Procedure for Treatment of Upper Arms
- Procedure for Treatment of Abdominal Skin
- Procedure for Treatment of Skin on Thighs
- Procedure for Treatment of Skin on Knees
- Procedure for Nose Lift
- Patient Consultation and Pre-treatment Counseling
- Post-procedure Instructions for Patients
- Complications and Their Management
- Case Examples
