Contour threads
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contour-threads-236-14190250
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Contour threads
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Contour threads are used in cosmetic/plastic surgery to vertically lift facial tissues that have dropped ("ptosed") or become sunken with age. The "ptosis" or descent of facial tissues with aging is a universal phenomenon to which much cosmetic facial surgery is directed. Strands of 2/0 Prolene monofilament thread, with little notches cut into their sides, are placed in the subcutaneous plane under the ptosed facial skin. These are anchored under secure points in fronto-occipitalis and temporali
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Threads used in plastic surgery
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contour_threads
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2023-12-05T18:42:45Z
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