USE OF SELF-SUSTAINING APTOS CAPROLACTONE PLA THREAD FOR CORRECTION OF HEMIFACE DEVIATION PRESENTING AS LATE RESULT OF FACIAL PARALYSIS. CASE SERIES REPORT

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the use of self-sustaining APTOS Caprolactone PLA Thread for correction of hemiface deviation presenting as late result of facial paralysis. Methods: The study included 8 patients with of facial paralysis an average age of 54.6 years, of whom 57% were women underwent a combination Aptos thread lifting, from 2020 to 2022. We used a Caprolactone PLA thread to correct the deviation of the paralyzed hemiface. It is a unifilament, Caprolactone PLA thread absorbable thread that has hooks that exert traction in the ptotic tissues, keeping them in the correct position, in symmetry with the healthy side. The results were evaluated by subjective analysis, with an assessment patient satisfaction with the questionnaire. Results: Patient’s satisfaction rate of 97.6%. No patient developed an infection. Conclusion: The use of APTOS Caprolactone PLA thread to correct the deviation of hemiface consequent to facial palsy markedly improved facial asymmetry and recovery of patients’ self-esteem.