Lift thread, bioabsorbable

Definition

A sterile filament made of a bioabsorbable material [e.g., poly-L-lactide (PLLA), poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA)] with projections (e.g., barbs or cones) along its length intended to be surgically implanted typically during a cosmetic surgical procedure for alternative lifting (e.g., face, neck, breast). The device is inserted through dermis and tacked to deep fascia where the projections produce tension for elevation of the subdermis. It is available in a variety of lengths and may be supplied with dedicated disposable implantation tools (e.g., needle, cannula).

GUDID devices

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Last updated

2023-09-22 07:40:27