CH.1 The History and Theoretical Background of Thread Lifting 1
SECTION 1 History and Theoretical Background 2
CH.2 Anatomical Background of Thread Lifting 7
SECTION 1 Layers of the Face 8
SECTION 2 Vasculature and Nerves 9
CH.3 Classification and Types of Thread 13
SECTION 1 Classification of Threads by Material 14
SECTION 2 Classification of Threads by Shape 15
CH.4 Preoperative Preparations 23
SECTION 1 Consultation 24
SECTION 2 Imaging 25
SECTION 3 Surgical Preparation 25
SECTION 4 Design 28
SECTION 5 Anesthesia 28
CH.5 Thread Lifting Techniques 31
SECTION 1 Non-barbed Thread Types and Techniques 32
SECTION 2 Barbed Thread Types and Techniques 49
SECTION 3 Anchoring Techniques 55
SECTION 4 Variant Techniques 66
SECTION 5 Floating Techniques 76
SECTION 6 Vertical Lifting Techniques 88
CH.6 Case Studies of Surgical Procedures 97
SECTION 1 Summary of Basic Terms 98
SECTION 2 Case Studies of Surgical Procedures 99
CH.7 Postoperative Management 139
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