Facial lifting with barbed polydioxanone (PDO) cog thread in a patient with facial asymmetry

Vol. 2 – Number 8 – 2021 Case report Page 34-41 Facial lifting with barbed polydioxanone (PDO) cog thread in a patient with facial asymmetry Milene Canuto Pinheiro Duarte¹ Lúcia Coelho Garcia Pereira² Janice de Oliveira Martins³ ABSTRACT The use of polyfilament, spiculated or barbed PDO thread is a minimal invasive technique for rejuvenation, capable of making the middle and lower thirds of the face firmer. The recovery process is simple, less invasive and quick, and can meet the needs of patients with mild or medium sagging of the face. The aim of this report is to describe a clinical case using polydioxanone COG threads, in a patient with facial asymmetry, in order to perform a face lift and promote better face balance. The technique is minimally invasive and can provide a simple and quick recovery, meeting the patient’s needs. The aesthetic results with the use of spiculated polydioxanone threads, in addition to promoting facial rejuvenation, made it possible to correct asymmetry with the insertion of additional threads on the side with greater ptosis, restoring better facial balance. Descriptors: Facial lifting, PDO ihread, rejuvenation. ¹ Specialist in Orthodontics, post-graduation student in Orofacial Harmonization – CIOG ² Dr. in Dentistry FOB-USP, post-graduation student in Orofacial Harmonization – CIOG. ³ Specialist in Orthodontics. Professor of the post-graduation course in Orofacial Harmonization – CIOG. DOI: 10.24077/2021283441