EVOLUTION OF 3S TECHNIQUE TO MODIFIED FULL FACE 3S TECHNICAL EVOLUTION 3S TO 3S FULL FACE MODIFIED

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1592452203088

• Palavras-chave: Facial Harmonization. Polydioxanone. 3S verticalization technique.

• Keywords: Facial Harmonization. Polydioxanone. 3S verticalization technique.

• Abstract:

  Less invasive facial harmonization procedures that offer low morbidity and rapid recovery after their performance have been increasingly sought after by patients as an alternative to conventional surgical techniques. Facial aging has a significant effect on tissue characteristics, evidencing sagging and loss of pronounced volume in the middle and lower thirds of the face. The principles of the 3S technique were based on suspension, support and smoothing with the aim of volumizing and restoring lost support and facial contour, promoting a lifting effect. The use of botulinum toxin type A promotes muscle reprogramming and favors tissue support with the installation of polydioxanone threads. The smoothing of the middle and lower thirds of the face is performed with the application of medium crosslinking hyaluronic acid. Clinical practice has been following the evolution of products according to the growing market demand. Consequently, the adaptations of the techniques need to be described according to their bases to enable their dissemination. The scientific evolution of harmonization protocols depends on complete reports of the diagnosis, involving the patient's complaint, the choice of products used and the recording of results compared to the level of satisfaction obtained from patients. This study aims to report and compare two clinical cases treated with the principles of the 3S protocol, describing in detail the evolution of the 3S Face Upright Technique to the Modified 3S Full Face Technique. Both clinical cases describe patients with volume deficiency and midface ptosis, submitted to the modified 3S and 3S technique protocol. Understanding the changes in protocols, indications and contraindications, as well as the applicability of the technique is of extreme scientific importance for the safe practice of facial harmonization treatments.

• Número de páginas: 16