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Thread face lifting is a cosmetic procedure that allows men and women to look younger without radical plastic surgery.
No one can reverse or delay the aging process. After approximately 25 years, the body decreases the production of essential substances that previously gave the skin elasticity. Genetics plays a big role. Some people manage to look significantly younger than their age at 50, while others notice changes much earlier. Thread lifting refers to those procedures that help get rid of wrinkles and sagging skin when simple cosmetic masks and creams do not cope with the task.
The principle of the rejuvenation method
Thread lifting
Thread lifting is a non-surgical method. After the face and neck skin tightening procedure, there are no visible scars or scars left on the body. The effect lasts for several years.
The principle of lifting is based on the introduction of the finest threads under the skin. They are made from biocompatible materials. After performing cosmetic manipulations, a kind of frame is created under the dermis. With its help, the face is smoothed, which makes it possible to “erase” visual age-related changes.
Developments in this area do not stand still. In the past, only smooth threads were used for lifting, which did not retain the effect of the procedure for so long. Modern materials are made with notches. Thanks to them, the shape of the face does not change dramatically and looks natural, and the need for correction is postponed for several years.
Thread lifting is suitable for both men and women who experience age-related distortion of facial features due to sagging skin and the formation of wrinkles. More detailed information on how to restore youth can be found in the relevant aesthetic cosmetology institution. On an individual basis, the cosmetologist considers the severity of signs of aging. On this basis, the material of the threads and their number are selected.
Thread lifting of the face after 50 years can be combined with removal of the double chin.
Distinctive features of face lifting with threads
Thread face lifting has pros and cons, they lie in its distinctive features.
There are special notches on the surface of the threads, with the help of which cosmetologists are able to secure the thread in the desired position and subsequently ensure its reliable retention, accordingly, providing excellent skin tightening for a long time.
Gold threads have such advantages as hypoallergenicity. After introducing it under the skin, it activates the process of collagen production, which forms a natural framework. Unfortunately, gold threads also have disadvantages. In particular, having undergone such thread lifting, clients receive a rejuvenating effect, but subsequently do not have the opportunity to undergo hardware cosmetology procedures.
Aptos threads are made from caprolac and polypropylene. The surface of such threads is smooth and even, and there are also small notches on it. The anti-aging effect lasts from three to six years.
3D mesothreads consist of threads made of polydiaxone, as well as a needle, with which the threads are inserted under the skin. This type of thread dissolves within nine months, and the remaining decay is removed naturally. However, the rejuvenating effect is maintained due to the formation of connective tissue at this site.
Types of threads
Golden threads
The material used for lifting can be self-absorbable or non-absorbable. It is made from different fibers:
- synthetic (propylene, nylon);
- biopolymer (bioplast);
- metal (gold, platinum).
Even though barbed threads have more positive characteristics, a face lift can be achieved with smooth fibers. People who want to correct all existing facial defects at the age of 30-40 are recommended to give preference to self-absorbable threads. Fibers made from synthetic and biopolymer materials, after being introduced under the skin, are overgrown with connective tissue, which will serve as a framework in the future. When time passes and the lifting threads dissolve, the frame will continue to hold the skin taut for some time, preserving the effect of the cosmetic procedure.
Non-surgical facelift using polypropylene threads makes it possible to prolong the lifting effect, since the material used is absorbed after 5-6 years. The frame made of connective tissues created over the years is more durable. A facelift with polypropylene threads allows for correction in the future if age-related changes after lifting have caused asymmetry.
After 50 years, any male or female face has traces of time on itself, which only become more noticeable. It is for this reason that at this age, patients are recommended to introduce non-absorbable materials that are biocompatible with human tissue. Threads made of platinum and gold have barbs that grow into the layers of the dermis, which gives a more lasting result. Sometimes a specialist may recommend fibers that are partially absorbed internally. Some time after the lifting procedure, the inner part of the thread is removed from the body, and the remaining part maintains the tension and elasticity of the skin.
Rejuvenating at 50
After 50 years, the skin becomes more and more difficult to produce collagen and is more and more susceptible to the forces of gravity, gravitational ptosis (sagging) appears.
It is after 50 years that thread face lifting has many indications:
- sagging cheeks and the appearance of a double chin;
- vertical and horizontal forehead wrinkles;
- nasolacrimal groove, purse-string wrinkles, crow's feet;
- folds in front of and behind the auricle;
- drooping edges of the eyebrows, loose skin around them;
- folds of skin on the chin, neck, chest.
All this can be eliminated with the help of threads in the hands of an experienced cosmetologist.
Thread lifting technique
Lifting with threads
If the client has no contraindications to the non-surgical plastic procedure, then preparations for lifting begin. Bowline toxin is injected into the area that requires correction with threads 10 days before the cosmetic procedure. It makes it possible to “neutralize” facial muscles to improve the quality of thread lifting.
When the lower part of the face (chin area) needs reinforcement, the patient may be prescribed additional pumping of fatty tissue. Liposuction of the forehead and midface is not necessary.
The duration of the introduction of reinforcing threads will depend on their quantity. On average, the procedure takes about an hour. To prevent the client from feeling the pain that occurs when the fiber is punctured and pulled under the epidermis, he is given local anesthesia. General anesthesia is also possible, but is rarely used.
The master makes markings on his face regarding how the reinforcing threads will pass. After treating the skin with an antiseptic solution, a puncture is made using a special needle. When the threads are tensioned and fixed in the desired position, the effect will become visible immediately.
Due to the fact that the procedure is not complicated, the patient can go home the same day. To achieve the most positive result, you will need to strictly follow all the specialist’s recommendations. In addition to proper post-operative skin care, the patient will need to sleep in a certain position for a week.
How much does a thread lift cost?
To find out how much thread lifting costs, you must first come to an appointment. After examining the skin and the patient’s wishes, the doctor selects the type and number of threads, and then calculates the final cost. The procedure is carried out either on the day of application or is scheduled for a date convenient for the client. Current prices for services can be found below.
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It is recommended for those patients who are not ready to resort to surgery, but want to look significantly better. Unlike plastic surgery, the price of thread lifting is much lower, and rehabilitation hardly limits everyday life. The patient does not have to wear bandages, remove stitches and wait six months to see positive changes. The most important thing is that the results of a facelift are 100% reversible, while unsuccessful plastic surgery can only be corrected by repeated surgery.
Recovery period
While the connective tissue base is being formed and the puncture sites are healing, the patient will need to carefully monitor hygiene and treat the wounds with a solution of Chlorhexidine or Miramistin. The antiseptic should not contain alcohol-containing elements.
In the first few days, the patient may experience discomfort. Pain syndrome is relieved with the help of analgesics. If the symptoms are not pronounced, it is recommended to refrain from taking medications.
Proper nutrition will contribute to a speedy recovery. Additionally, you should stop drinking alcohol and smoking.
During the recovery period, you cannot visit the bathhouse or sauna. You will also have to temporarily stop wearing makeup. After complete recovery, physiotherapeutic procedures for facial care should not be performed for about a month.
Despite the fact that the threads used are quite strong, patients who decide to undergo such a lift are advised to avoid facial massage in the future. Inaccurate actions by the massage therapist can cause the reinforcing thread to break.
Contraindications for lifting with facial threads
Unfortunately, despite the relative safety of thread lifting, there are still certain contraindications, due to which some clients cannot subject themselves to such a rejuvenating procedure.
Such contraindications include:
- bearing a fetus;
- breastfeeding period;
- blood diseases;
- malignant neoplasms;
- diabetes;
- allergic manifestations.
Despite the fact that there is a desire to undergo a thread face lift, the price suits you, but if herpes or inflammation occurs, this procedure will not be available.
Types of threads
APTOS threads have been used since 1996. Since then, the anti-aging technique based on them has gained enormous popularity and today is considered one of the most effective. The letter “A” in the name of the threads means “against”, and “PTOS” means “ptosis or sagging”. Accordingly, the products are designed to combat skin sagging due to aging and the effects of gravity. Depending on the indications, implantation takes place under local anesthesia.
Mesothreads. They are special fibers that are placed through small punctures in the lower layers of the dermis in order to increase skin elasticity. They are used to support the oval of the face and eliminate sagging in different areas. We are talking about the cheeks and nasolabial folds.
Dermafill Happy Lift. Italian line of absorbable threads, which are made from caprolactone. The surface of the products contains converging and diverging notches. The latter stimulate the production of collagen fibers, which is explained by the given inclination and frequency of placement. The safety of caprolactone has been proven by many years of surgical practice in medical institutions around the world. The material does not cause allergies and is not rejected by the body after implantation. The threads are certified and approved for use in more than 90 countries.
Silhouette Soft. Absorbable polylactic acid sutures made in the USA. Kolster Methods Inc products fully comply with GMP standards. The quality of the products is supported by the presence of an FDA certificate and thousands of positive reviews from specialists in the field of cosmetology. After implantation, the threads are gradually destroyed and removed from the body in 1.5-2 years. Polylactic acid does not contain protein elements. There are 8 or 16 latches on the surface. Subcutaneous placement of products is absolutely invisible from the outside and does not cause unpleasant sensations.
How does a thread face lift procedure work?
During the procedure, thread reinforcement is performed, that is, a frame is created to fix the tissues of the cheeks and lower jaw. As a result of thread lifting, the condition of the skin improves. Additionally, aesthetic imperfections such as deep folds disappear. The duration of the effect depends on the type of thread and reaches up to 2 years. The appropriate type is selected during consultation, taking into account the physiological characteristics of the patient.
On average, thread lifting takes no more than 45 minutes. After the procedure, no hospital stay is required. The patient is allowed to immediately go about his business. Since the threads are inserted through microscopic punctures, traces of their insertion quickly disappear. Implantation is not accompanied by pain or discomfort.
Patient age
Thread lifting is indicated for ages 29-35. For patients in this age group, the procedure is prescribed if there is an unclear cervical-chin angle, drooping cheeks and a blurred facial contour. Threads strengthen the skin and help prevent gravitational ptosis.
Regular thread lifting between the ages of 35 and 45 helps maintain a youthful appearance. For older men and women, thread lifting allows one to delay plastic surgery or maintain the results of surgical intervention for many years, as well as to consolidate the rejuvenating effect of plastic surgery or non-surgical techniques.
