Usefulness of gold thread implantation for crow's feetUsefulness of Gold Thread Implantation for Crow’s Feet
- Authors
- Shin, K.C.; Bae, T.H.; Kim, W.S.; Kim, H.K.
- Issue Date
- Jan-2012
- Publisher
- 대한성형외과학회
- Keywords
- Aging; Gold; Rejuvenation
- Citation
- Archives of Plastic Surgery, v.39, no.1, pp 42 - 45
- Pages
- 4
- Journal Title
- Archives of Plastic Surgery
- Volume
- 39
- Number
- 1
- Start Page
- 42
- End Page
- 45
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/cau/handle/2019.sw.cau/20857
- DOI
- 10.5999/aps.2012.39.1.42
- ISSN
- 2234-6163
2234-6171
- Abstract
- Background Conservative techniques designed to block or delay the aging process have been utilized in various ways for many years. However, their effects can be relatively minimal and short-term in most cases compared to surgery. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of gold thread implantation for the treatment of periorbital wrinkles. Methods A total of 78 consecutive patients who showed mild to severe periorbital wrinkles were deemed appropriate candidates, including 69 women and 9 men ranging from 31 to 59 years (mean, 47 years). Six gold threads about 4 cm in length were inserted subdermally in each patient at intervals of about 0.5 cm. Follow-up assessments were performed 1, 4, and 12 weeks after the procedure. The efficacy was rated by the physician using the Wrinkle Severity Rating Scale and patients who made global assessments of changes in periorbital wrinkles using the Visual Analog Scale. Adverse events were monitored throughout the course of the study. Results The patients showed significant improvements after the procedure. There were minor complications such as foreign body sensation in the eye (2.63%) and eye pain (1.32%) that improved spontaneously without any specific treatments. Conclusions Subdermal implantation of gold thread improves the appearance of periorbital wrinkles and does not appear to have serious side effects. Insertion of gold thread may be an effective and safe method for facial rejuvenation. © 2012 The Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
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