폴리디옥사논 Polydioxanone (PDO)

Aging affects the face and eyebrow areas, with various resultant procedures for lifting the eyebrows. Recently, thread lifting using absorbable threads has become increasingly popular, with the advantages of a faster recovery and no visible…

[BACKGROUND] "Gummy smile" describes the aesthetically unappealing display of gums that extends more than 2 to 3 mm when individuals smile. The multifactorial etiology of the gummy smile leads to various surgical and nonsurgical treatment s…

Facial aging causes skin laxity, volume loss, and wrinkles. This study examines the effects of combining Polydioxanone (PDO) thread lifts and Botulinum Toxin A for non-surgical facial rejuvenation in 10 patients. After four months, 90% repo…

With aging, facial lines on the forehead and glabella are sometimes converted from dynamic to static giving an aged appearance. Polydioxanone sutures are popular now as a management option in correcting deep static wrinkles on the upper fac…

[BACKGROUND] Standard methods of otoplasty may risk anatomical distortion. Previous work showcased a novel, cartilage-sparing technique. This study aimed to confirm the safety and effectiveness of the method in a larger cohort. [METHODS] T…

[BACKGROUND] Nose augmentation using nonsurgical methods, including volumizing and cogged threads, has gained popularity due to its minimally invasive nature, shorter recovery times, and reduced risks compared to traditional rhinoplasty. Ho…

[INTRODUCTION] The objective of this experiment was to investigate the thermal effects on hyaluronic acid fillers, PCL fillers, and PDO threads when exposed to controlled heat. This study aims to provide insights into how these materials re…

[INTRODUCTION] The advances of self-crossing hyaluronic acid (SC-HA) fillers combination use with polydioxanone thread in minipigs were examined for compatibility, effectiveness, and immune response. [MATERIALS AND METHODS] A 12-week exper…

[BACKGROUND] Anti-aging in the lower eyelid-cheek junction area has always been the most widely sought cosmetic surgery. However, orbital fat removal or a midcheek fat pad lift alone does not achieve the best results. This study describes a…

Facial lifting with polydioxanone barbed threads has been widely used in aesthetic treatment for years. However, gravity resists the thread and continuously pulls the face downward. This study aims to determine methods to lift the skin more…

[BACKGROUND] The intricate mechanisms of jowl formation, which ultimately lead to loss of lower jaw definition, skin laxity, and localized fat accumulation, involve interrelated factors such as skin aging, fat redistribution, muscle dynamic…

[BACKGROUND] Traditional facial aging surgeries have risks and extended recovery times, leading to a demand for minimally invasive alternatives. PDO (polydioxanone) threads, which are absorbable sutures that stimulate collagen production an…

The plethora of facelift techniques described in literature suggests that no single method addresses all age-related changes in facial anatomy. To reduce the limitations of a single approach, a multimodal technique is recommended. Craniofac…

[BACKGROUND] The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap is a predominant technique for autologous breast reconstruction. However, the best method of abdominal fascial closure in this technique is not well defined. This study detail…

[BACKGROUND] Lower lateral cartilage reshaping is one of the basic steps in rhinoplasty. Hemitransdomal suture is frequently used for dome narrowing. Different suture materials can be used for hemitransdomal suture. In this study, we invest…

[INTRODUCTION] Although various products are commonly used for skin rejuvenation, solid-type hyaluronic acid (HA) as an injectable form has not been researched or utilized. This study aimed to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of solid-ty…

[BACKGROUND] The standard treatment for rectus diastasis is rectus sheath plication during abdominoplasty. Lasting correction of diastasis is essential, but there is currently a debate as to whether absorbable or nonabsorbable rectus plicat…

[BACKGROUND] Intraoperative techniques to maximize control are crucial to achieving an aesthetic result in cosmetic breast surgery with implants. The authors describe their experience with the use of polydioxanone (PDO) internal support mat…