Background: The improvement in and rejuvenation of facial features through the array of facioplasty techniques currently available remains intimately linked with the risk of complications associated with the cosmetic surgery procedure. The need for novel approaches to cosmetic facial surgery that achieve the desired end result for the patient while minimizing inherent risks and complications for the surgeon is acute.
Objective: To determine the efficacy of the Aptos subdermal suspension thread technique as an alternative to current facioplasty options through a studied series of this procedure.