Figure 4.

Landmarks of the different insertion techniques based on the principal direction of the repositioning vectors.14 The Lateral Vector (LV) techniques are typically used in Caucasian facial types and include the: (A) Jawline Reshaping (JR), (B) Malar Reshaping (MR) and (C) Lateral Reshaping (LR) techniques. The Vertical Vector (VV) techniques are mostly used in Asian facial types and include the: (D) Oval Reshaping – H technique (OR-H) and the (D) Oval Reshaping – Vertical technique (OR-V). The Anti-Gravity Reshaping (AGR) techniques may be used for large areas of ptosis and include the (F) Malar (AGR-M) and (G) Jawline (AGR-J) technique. The Soft Tissue Reshaping (STR) technique (H) is used to create more volume in the malar area.

Abbreviations: Legend: IN, entry point; M, midpoint; OUT, exit point; R, vector route; SL, safety line; TA, thread axis.