Subcision Using a Spinal Needle Cannula and a Thread for Prominent Nasolabial Fold Correction

Autor: Sang-Yeul Lee, Kun-Yong Sung
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2013
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Zdroj: Archives of Plastic Surgery, Vol 40, Iss 3, Pp 256-258 (2013)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2234-6163
2234-6171
Popis: Deepening of the nasolabial crease is an esthetically unpleasing aging phenomenon occurring in the midface. Various treatment modalities have been introduced to improve the appear­ance of prominent nasolabial folds, all of which have pros and cons. Currently, a minimally invasive technique using synthetic dermal fillers is most commonly used. A simple and easy subcision procedure using a wire scalpel has also been used and reported to be effective for prominent nasolabial fold correction, with minimal complications. As an alternative to the wire scalpel, we used a 20­gauge metal type spinal needle cannula (Hakko Co.) and 4­0 Vicryl suture (Ethicon Inc.) for subcision of nasolabial folds. This technique is less expensive than the use of a wire scalpel and easily available when needed. Therefore, on the basis of favorable results, our modified subcision technique may be considered effective for prominent nasola­bial fold correction.
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