Rigging the nose: a pilot study using barbed sutures in patients with deviated nose

ConclusionsThis pilot study demonstrates that the progressive re-deviation pattern is altered during the first weeks after surgery in the barbed sutures group. Absorbable barbed sutures in facial soft tissues are well tolerated. Longer lasting sutures may help to obtain definite advantage.Level of evidence: Level IV, therapeutic study.
Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research