Abstract:
Introduction: In recent years, thread lifting methods are more frequently applied in practice of specialists in dermatology and aesthetic surgery. As of today, there are offered dozen and even hundreds of different threads and methods for face and body rejuvenation. Frequently, the companies not even trouble themselves to teach the doctors offering them to purchase the products- threads not even thinking about any possible consequences.
Materials and methods: Advices offered by author are based on thread lifting methods application by group of the doctors during 20 years. There were researched results of different methods procedures more than for 300 patients for evaluation of given techniques effectiveness. During many years the technique of thread placing subcutaneously has been modified for more safe and effective methods application.
Results: As a result of longstanding work the author succeeded to gather all the features and details of threads application for face and body rejuvenation, to differentiate and to structure thread lifting process and to offer to colleagues practical advices and techniques in order to achieve the best results with application of majority of threads presented in the market.
Discussion and conclusion: Aim of presented work is to increase safety level of thread lifting application, to lighten doctors' work and to increase quality of derivable results as well.
Biography:
Dr. George M. Sulamanidze is a distinguished Plastic Surgeon and Dermatologist with over two decades of expertise in aesthetic surgery and dermatology, specializing in minimally invasive facial rejuvenation. He is an innovator and leader in Thread Lifting techniques and has made substantial contributions to aesthetic medicine, holding multiple patents and authoring numerous scientific publications. Dr. Sulamanidze completed his M.D. at the Medical State University of Russia in 2002, followed by a Master’s and Ph.D. program in Plastic Surgery from 2002-2007 at the Russian Scientific Surgery Center (RAMS), where he conducted research on "New Methods of Liposuction" under the guidance of Prof. N.O. Milanov. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Dermatology from RUDN University in 2015, under the mentorship of Prof. O.G. Jukova. Dr. Sulamanidze is an active member of several professional organizations, including the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), and the Society of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeons of Russia and Georgia (SPRAS). He was awarded the "Gold Scalpel" as "Plastic Surgeon of the Year" in 2008 and has published over 50 scientific articles. Holding 18 patents in plastic surgery, including 8 international patents, his innovations include the Aptos Threads for facial and body rejuvenation, the Wire Scalpel for precise contouring, a new implant for aesthetic surgery, the Therapeutic Brassiere for post-surgical support, and advanced techniques like Contour Compression Rhinoplasty, Accelerated Tissue Expansion, and minimally invasive anti-aging procedures.
