Polydioxanone for thread lift in anti-aging medicine: is it still used? A literature review

Laksmi Trimurti Ni Nyoman Ayu; Ni Made  Linawati; Dewa Ayu Agus Sri  Laksemi

doi:10.57662/am.v11i2.16264

Polydioxanone for thread lift in anti-aging medicine: is it still used? A literature review

Authors

Laksmi Trimurti Ni Nyoman Ayu Magister Program in Anti-Aging Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Udayana, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Ni Made Linawati Magister Program in Anti-Aging Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Udayana, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia - Histology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Udayana, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Dewa Ayu Agus Sri Laksemi Magister Program in Anti-Aging Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Udayana, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia - Paracitology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Udayana, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia

Keywords:

Polydioxanone threads, thread lift, aging process, skin aging, anti-aging medicine, facial rejuvenation

Abstract

Introduction: Aging is an unavoidable process that affects all living organisms. However, chronological age, that is the number of years of life lived, is not necessarily equivalent to biological age. Biological age refers to the condition and function of a person's body's cells, tissues, and organ systems. The function of cells, tissues, and organ systems will inevitably decline over time, however the rate of decline can be mitigated. Aging will occur in all organs of the body, including the skin. The skin is the largest and outermost organ, and changes are immediately visible when it is affected by the aging process. The most common changes in the skin due to aging are wrinkling, roughness, dryness, and sagging. Anti-aging medicine is a science based on the principle that all aging signs can be prevented and treated so that bodily functions remain optimal despite increasing age, which in turn improves a person's quality of life. Anti-aging medicine encompasses many therapeutic modalities. These modalities can be performed through invasive and non-invasive approaches. One invasive skin treatment that has long been developed and remains popular is the thread lift. Aim: This review aimed to re-explore the role of polydioxanone thread in Anti-Aging medicine amidst the many emerging materials. A comprehensive overview and related research studies on polydioxanone thread will be further explored in this review.

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