Consequences and possible complications of cosmetic threads for a facelift

Gruzdeva clinic and its functionality

The work of the medical center is based on the provision of multiple services in different areas of medicine:

• cosmetology;
• plastic surgery;
• phlebology;
• oncology/mammology;
• neurology.

Such informative research methods as ultrasound, ultrasound of the head and neck (Doppler ultrasound to determine the condition of blood vessels in the human body), duplex scanning of the veins of the lower extremities, etc. help to establish an accurate diagnosis.

The medical institution has a 24-hour comfortable inpatient department where patients are treated before and after interventions. They are accommodated in 2-bed, 4-bed or VIP rooms.

Two operating rooms and inpatient rooms with 30 beds in the clinic are equipped with the latest equipment from the best companies in Japan, Italy and other countries of the world.

#5 advantages of a medical facility

Patients come to the Gruzdev Clinic for a wide range of services, especially those provided by plastic surgery, cosmetology, and phlebology.

They are attracted to:

1. The practice of an individual approach to a specific patient.
2. Author's techniques in performing plastic surgery.
3. Innovative technical base, including equipment “BodyTite”, “Fractor” (both from Israel), “Vela Shape” (France), “FreezeFat” (Japan).
4. The clinic is a leader in the aesthetic and medical medicine market due to the fact that it uses proven technologies for figure correction, 3D facial modeling, non-invasive lifting, botulinum therapy and other popular manipulations.
5. The medical center is the only one in the Russian Federation where all procedures for certified types of thread lifting are performed. Original threads are supplied to the clinic by official distributors of the manufacturing companies.

The procedures are performed by professionals, which is why there are so many positive reviews about the medical center.

Doctors (TOP doctors)

The Gruzdev clinic has an extremely competent and friendly team. Therefore, the medical institution has gained strong positive popularity among patients.

The medical center is headed by its founder, D.A. Gruzdev. A specialist in the field of cosmetology, surgery and dermatology has the highest qualification category.

The top five doctors in the fields of plastic surgery and cosmetology include:

• dermatologist, cosmetologist A.V. Apchel – Doctor of Medical Sciences;
• dermatologist, cosmetologist V.V. Tarasov – Candidate of Medical Sciences;
• head Department of Cosmetology, surgeon, dermatologist, cosmetologist A.A. Kodyakov, who has the highest medical category;
• dermatologist, cosmetologist, author of the idea “Image Modeling” D.V. Ovchinnikov with the highest degree of qualification;
• head Department of Plastic Surgery, plastic surgeon, cosmetologist P.V. Fedorov, who has the highest category in his specialty.

The clinic’s medical team systematically improves its professionalism at seminars, congresses, and master classes. Plastic surgery and cosmetology practices are no exception.

Member of the International Association of Maxillofacial Surgeons A.A. Makarov (maxillofacial, plastic, reconstructive surgeon) has repeatedly trained abroad in the cities of Madrid (Spain), Vienna (Austria), Taipei (Taiwan).

The high professionalism of the doctors at the Gruzdev Clinic helps patients solve health problems and eliminate aesthetic defects.

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Denis Anatolyevich Gruzdev is the founder of the Dr. Gruzdev Clinic network in St. Petersburg, a plastic surgeon, the author of methods for installing threads, president of OSMNT (Society of Specialists in Medical Thread Technologies), international trainer in thread lifting.

Denis Anatolyevich, what are the main directions presented in “The Age of Adaline”?

First of all, hardware cosmetology and thread implantology. This is not only a center for thread implantology, but also a representative office of the All-Russian Society of Specialists in Medical Thread Technologies (OSMNT) in Moscow. The patient can always come here for absolutely any issue related to threads. We will clearly and clearly explain whether it needs threads, why they are needed, how and where they should be placed, etc. We have systematized all the information about threads and developed a very simple and understandable classification. All threads are divided into three main categories: lifting (move and fix soft tissue), reinforcing (create a “frame”, prevent ptosis), biostimulating (thicken the skin). Each of these categories has its own clear goals and objectives.

Are thread technologies designed for patients of any age?

Certainly. We are talking not only about rejuvenation, but about aesthetic correction in general. In addition to the three main categories, there are also so-called shaping threads - with their help you can change the shape and volume of the lips, for example. Biorevitalizing threads help improve skin quality. Lipolytic - reduce the volume of tissue, and filler, on the contrary, increase it. As you can see, threads are used for different purposes and tasks - from reducing volume on the stomach to increasing volume in the cheekbones. There is a group of threads that is recommended for absolutely everyone after 25 years.

Reinforcing?

Absolutely right. We all live on planet Earth, and we are all affected by gravity. Whether we like it or not, after 25 years, soft tissues begin to decline. I’m not saying that at this age everyone needs to have threads installed - everyone has different genetics, living conditions, facial expressions, etc. Some people can wait at 35. But it is advisable for everyone to think about this. Today, threads are one of the most effective and safe areas in cosmetology. Non-absorbable sutures do not react with tissues. And absorbable ones “leave behind” collagen. Science develops, and with it technology. New materials, new products made from these materials, and new techniques for setting threads are appearing. In addition, today patients do not really want to undergo surgery. The rhythm of life is changing - people are not ready for long-term rehabilitation. I'm not even talking about the fact that threads are a more gentle means. Although, of course, there are problems that can be more effectively solved through plastic surgery.

What are some of the biggest misconceptions about plastic surgery that you could help clear up?

The main misconception is that you can do nothing, and then get plastic surgery once and solve all your problems forever. But, firstly, plastic surgery does not give an eternal effect (two to three years, maximum eight years). Secondly, plastic surgery does not improve the quality of the skin. Another thing is that people who take care of their skin and then undergo plastic surgery get good results. And I also want to give advice to women who are very lucky with their appearance. Don't think this is forever. When the moment of aging comes, for many it becomes a psychological trauma. So don’t be lazy to take care of yourself from a young age.

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The most popular service is breast correction.

According to statistics, over 50% of plastic surgeries are performed on the chest. In the plastic surgery department, doctors are ready to help patients who decide to undertake such events.

In the field of medicine “Mammology”, plastic surgeons provide impressive results with the following procedures:

• breast enlargement;
• reducing mammary glands;
• bust tightening;
• correcting tubular breasts;
• relieving the mammary glands of aesthetic defects by plastic surgery of the nipples.

The effect is achieved by the professionalism of doctors and 3D breast modeling using the Crisalix computer bust modeling system. The program was developed by scientists from Switzerland and the USA and allows patients to see the results of plastic surgeries and cosmetic procedures in advance.

It especially helps to ensure that the expected result is obtained for patients who apply for mammoplasty - breast augmentation.

Breast enlargement

Breast augmentation has reached a new level and makes implants invisible, durable, strong, and easy to implant. They play sports with them and breastfeed babies.

For this, anatomical or round implants are used.

Endoprostheses are selected in relation to the physiological characteristics of the patient’s body constitution and the required breast shape. The size is also determined individually, measured from 80 to 800 milliliters. Usually 1 size contains 150 ml.

In a medical institution, it is possible to install implants under the breast (submammary method), through the areola (periareolar option), and under the armpits (axillary approach). But most often surgeons recommend the first method.

Reduction mammoplasty (reduction)

The procedure immediately eliminates breast sagging, performs a dermal lift, and returns the symmetry of the mammary glands.

The benefits of reduction mammoplasty include changing the direction of the nipples, reducing the areola, and getting rid of stretch marks.

The operation lasts about 2-3 hours. Before the event, the surgeon marks the incisions on the chest, and with the onset of anesthesia, he removes fatty and glandular tissue and excess skin.

The doctor shapes the breast using the remaining tissue and, if necessary, changes the size of the areola and moves the nipples to a different position.

During the procedure, if necessary, the surgeon installs implants to give the breast the desired shape.

Types and performance of breast lift

Mastopexy is performed using the following methods:

1. T-shaped with 2 significant cuts.
2. Vertical.
3. Areolar (periareolar).

An atraumatic endoscopic tightening method is also used. All techniques are used under general anesthesia; the desired option is selected according to the severity of the problem and the patient’s wishes regarding the incisions.

During a 2-hour intervention, the surgeon acts carefully, leaving a minimum of marks on the skin surface.

Getting rid of tubular breasts

Not aesthetically pleasing is expressed by the anatomically irregular shape of the breast in the form of an elongated tube. This is the tubular breast.

Jewelry skill and accuracy of doctors return patients to the ideal shape and size of the bust.

The action takes place under general anesthesia. Scars remain invisible due to access to the mammary gland through the areola.

The implant is implanted under the gland or muscle (the latter is preferable).

The essence of nipple plastic surgery

This simple and effective method will eliminate aesthetic defects.

The surgeon begins the operation after reviewing the breast ultrasound, blood testing results and ECG. The patient should stop using hormonal medications 2-3 weeks before surgery.

The procedure is performed using general or local analgesia. During the process of reducing the areola (nipple), sections are made and excess tissue is removed. Enlargement (restoration) requires reconstruction with the patient’s own tissues from other areas of the body.

The correction is accompanied by the application of small and barely noticeable stitches. The duration of the operation is up to 1 hour, after which hospitalization is not required.

Features of different types of thread lifting

Thread lifting is divided into a number of subtypes. The division is mainly based on the characteristics of the threads used and the technique of their implantation. Each of the methods described below has its pros and cons.

Gold or platinum reinforcement

In addition to precious metals, gold and platinum threads contain a mixture of glycols that dissolve over time.

Gold reinforcement is not able to eliminate obvious age-related defects in weakened skin. Therefore, this method of tightening is used mainly as a therapeutic and prophylactic method.

Among the advantages of using threads made of precious metals to create a frame, one can note the improvement of microcirculation in tissues, the activation of metabolic reactions, and the antioxidant effect.

Gold and platinum rarely cause allergic reactions and blend well with natural fabrics.

The disadvantages of gold reinforcement include:

• Insignificant lifting effect.
• Formation of a dense fibrous framework, which can lead to tissue detachment.
• High risk of damage to fragile threads due to active facial expressions. In turn, this can lead to the appearance of fragments of threads from the skin.

Reinforcement with platinum and gold threads is also a contraindication in the future for a number of cosmetic procedures, for example, radio wave lifting, laser therapy.

Aptos reinforcement

Aptos technology is a Russian development. The Aptos thread production technology has changed several times already, which has allowed the creators to significantly improve the quality of the base and facilitate the installation of implants.

Nowadays biofilaments are made from a special material called caprolac. It is based on polylactic acid, which not only provides a powerful lifting effect, but also activates the production of its own collagen and elastin fibers.

Aptos technology involves the use of a needle sharp at both ends. This needle design makes it easier to move the threads along the desired trajectories and allows you to influence different areas of the face.

By design, Aptos threads can be in the form of:

• "Spring." They are implanted to correct wrinkles in areas of increased activity of the facial muscles - around the lips, in the corners of the eyes, on the forehead.
• "Gamachkov". Used for lifting the chin area.

The obvious advantages of Aptos reinforcement are:

• Low cost of the procedure. Lifting one zone costs 11-15 thousand rubles, while the cost of similar foreign techniques can reach 35-40 thousand rubles.
• Easy to administer. Aptos implantation does not require tissue incision.
• A wide variety of Aptos thread shapes.

The disadvantages of the technique include the possibility of tissue deformation due to threads getting into the subcutaneous fat layer.

Due to the notches, the threads grow tightly, so if an inflammatory reaction occurs, they have to be removed surgically.

Tissulift or Serdeva threads

The author of the technique is a plastic surgeon from Bulgaria, Nikolay Serdev. The Tissulift lift involves the use of non-absorbable biothreads woven or twisted together.

They contain materials that do not lead to rejection - polyurethane, silicone, polyamide.

Under the skin, the threads are pulled into a loop and secured to the periosteum or dense fascia.

The Tissulift lifting technique lifts and holds sagging tissue.

Clear advantages of Tissulift:

• High tensile properties of threads. The material retains the properties of the ligature for up to 5 years.
• Implantation at the level of the deep subcutaneous layer, which allows for significant lifting of sagging tissues.
• Possibility of eliminating ptosis on almost any area of ​​the face. Tissulift is often used if you need to increase the volume of the cheekbone area, smooth out a pronounced nasolabial fold, or lift the tissues in the upper part of the face. The technique is also suitable if you need to correct the shape of the buttocks.

Smooth Tissulift threads can be easily removed if necessary and without damaging surrounding tissues.

Despite the obvious advantages of the Bulgarian reinforcement method, it also has disadvantages. The main one is the need for a skin incision during the procedure.

Hypercorrection of sagging tissues is also very often observed, lasting up to 2 months.

"Happy lift"

It is based on biodegradable threads made of polydiaxone treated with lactic acid on top. Notches are made at both ends of the thread towards the center. They help form a dense fibrous capsule.

“Happy lift” biothreads dissolve on average in 9 months, and the formed capsule in 1.5-2 years.

The advantages of the “Happy lift” lifting is the absence of a foreign body in the subcutaneous layers after the material has been absorbed. Disadvantages – the lifting effect is insignificant in duration.

Silhouette Lift

Silhouette Lift is a technique characterized by low trauma and high efficiency. The threads used for reinforcement are combined.

Self-absorbable cones are placed on a non-absorbable polypropylene base, providing strong adhesion to tissues. Threads are implanted in the SMAS area.

When performing Silhouette Lift, blunt-ended cannulas are used, inside of which there is a pointed mandrel guide. It extends only at the stage of puncture of the skin.

At the initial stage, a special non-absorbable prolene mesh is attached to slow-moving deep tissue areas (temporal fascia, periosteum in the postauricular area), on which the threads are already fixed.

The advantages of the Silhouette Lift are:

• Highly effective in eliminating ptosis in any area of ​​the face.
• Possibility of correction of the buttock area.
• Increased strength of Silhouette Lift threads.
• Duration of lifting due to attachment of the material to sedentary bone structures.

The disadvantage of the technique is that it involves making incisions up to 2 cm in length, but they are made on the scalp.

Other operations in the clinic

Other operations are also performed at this medical institution. They all have their own characteristics.

Facial operations

The clinic offers the following facial correction services:

The clinic also performs facelifts. It can be performed using the SMAS lifting method or the endoscopic method.

Improvement of figure and body

In a medical institution, you can correct figure flaws and get rid of some flaws. To do this, the following operations are used:

Indications and contraindications

The procedure is not cheap and before carrying out it, it is important to understand the feasibility of its implementation and the recommendations of specialists. The thread lift method is not suitable for all women; it is contraindicated for:

• facial asymmetry as a result of soft tissue damage;
• drooping contours, skin after 30 years begins to fade significantly;
• drooping of the middle jaw;
• the presence of nasolabial folds on the face;
• drooping lips at the corners;
• pronounced prolapse of tissue in women under 50 years of age.

Thread lift allows you to avoid plastic surgery, which often leads to side effects, and the risks after surgery are minimized. However, the procedure is not recommended for women after 50 years of age, when the subcutaneous framework becomes less strong and elastic. Tightening tasks for connective tissue become difficult. A positive result may simply not be achieved.

Contraindications can be determined by a general practitioner. If there are serious chronic ailments in the body, upon conclusion of the therapist, the cosmetologist will simply refuse to perform the procedure. It is worth considering before going to the salon that you first need to get permission for a lift from your doctor.

The method is safe, but it is still a mini-operation. Thread lifts should not be performed on the following persons:

The procedure must be carried out by a licensed specialist, otherwise unpleasant consequences may well result.

• with severe liver pathology;
• problems with the kidneys, respiratory organs;
• for cardiovascular diseases;
• with poor blood clotting;
• for diabetes mellitus;
• for cold viral infections in the acute stage;
• in a feverish state;
• oncological diseases;
• mental, emotional disorders;
• damage to the epidermis;
• inflammation in the intended places for incisions;
• during pregnancy, lactation.

In people over 55 years of age the effect will be reduced. Compared to other cosmetic procedures, thread lifting has few contraindications. In most cases it goes away quickly, without pain. The procedure must be carried out by a licensed specialist, otherwise there may well be unpleasant consequences. Following all doctor's recommendations is important.

#5 original cosmetology techniques

The medical institution is famous for new developments in the field of medicine “Cosmetology”:

1. Image modeling is the concept of aesthetic adjustment of the facial features and proportions of a particular patient. The technique includes hardware, injection, thread, therapeutic and (sometimes) surgical techniques. They are used both independently and in combination. The patient’s appearance is harmonized by giving the face expressiveness, correcting flaws in appearance, improving the quality of the skin, and achieving a resemblance to one of the show business stars.
2. Structural rejuvenation of the skin surface. Eliminates aesthetic flaws and heals skin cells. Developed and implemented the methodology of V.V. Tarasov, Ph.D., dermatologist, cosmetologist, member of the Russian Society of Dermatovenereologists and Cosmetologists. The program includes diagnosing the dermis and treating it, getting rid of moles, papillomas, warts, spider veins and anti-aging procedures.
3. 3D rejuvenation consists of a triple effect on the skin in 1 procedure. This helps to launch natural rejuvenation processes. First, a painless fractional intervention into the skin is performed using a DOT device using microperforation. In this way, tissue regeneration and penetration of the active substance into them is achieved. Then a FAT mask is made, aimed at tissue renewal. Finally, they proceed to laser biorevitalization with the inclusion of hyaluronic acid. The procedure stimulates the production of your own collagen and elastin.
4. Double Lift. New complex lift of the lower third of the face with threads according to the method of D.A. Gruzdeva. The procedure achieves a double effect. The manipulation is performed by 2 doctors at once for about 2 hours. Using threads installed in a special way, an ideal oval face is acquired, wrinkles, nasolabial furrows and “jowls” are eliminated, and the “double chin” disappears.
5. The Gruzdev loop is a thread lifting proposed by this doctor both for a medium-sized body with a “light” lower third, and for a massive one with “heavy” tissues. Using a special loop, the thread is imperceptibly attached to the upper layers of the skin. In half an hour to an hour under local anesthesia, lasting rejuvenation is achieved.

Hardware cosmetology (which includes the ELOS procedure, laser resurfacing, RF lifting) is also recognized as popular.
Patients willingly resort to photorejuvenation, removal of tumors and scars with laser, ultrasonic facial cleansing, etc. The clinic also performs injection rejuvenating manipulations: injection of Botox, fillers, mesotherapy, biorevitalization, ozone therapy.

Prices can be checked on the official website https://www.gruzdevclinic.ru/. For example, thread lifting with the 1st thread DAR-VIN Soft Lift Invisible costs 14,400 rubles. The Gruzdev loop will cost 55,675 rubles - 63,750 rubles. The fee for Double Lift by category is 109,000 rubles - 153,700 rubles.

Payment for procedures is in cash or by bank card. Regularly offered promotions will allow you to save money.

Types of threads pros and cons

The following types of threads are used in the procedure:

• Aptos containing caprolac or polypropylene. The threads are even and smooth in shape and are not traumatically strung onto the connective tissue.
• Silhouette lift, composed of lactic acid and glycolide, creates a frame effect. When the material disappears, the skin is permanently fixed naturally. The cones dissolve completely after about 10 months
• Mesothreads containing polydiaxone degrade in the skin. The composition is compatible with the body, the material is safe. 3 D mesothreads are newer developments in cosmetology.

The threads are made of pure gold therefore:

• Do not cause allergies.
• Promotes the production of collagen in the subcutaneous tissue , thanks to polyglycogen soluble fibers wound on threads in a spiral.
• Form a stable protection under the skin.
• Safe, does not lead to complications.
• They allow a woman to significantly improve her complexion and lose several years of her actual age.
• The threads are fixed for a long time. Their composition is compatible with the body. Threads are introduced naturally.

The method has become popular among users. Absorbable threads are sold in a wide range, which allows you to use many different tightening methods and use several at once in one procedure. For example, in one place, pass thin threads loosely under the skin, in another - fix it more tightly, and stitch the fabric.

The disadvantages include:

• Impossibility of subsequent other procedures using equipment
• Threading of connective tissue is quite traumatic. The skin will heal for several days, which will cause some inconvenience.

It is worth understanding that the procedure should only be carried out by an experienced specialist; improper use of equipment or low-quality materials can significantly reduce the effectiveness of the procedure. The negligence of a low-qualified doctor can lead to serious, sometimes irreversible consequences.

If performed correctly, the procedure takes no more than 1 hour, and the facial frame is preserved for a long time. Then you can simply adjust and tighten the clamps - microcones that dissolve after a little time and are replaced by connective tissue.

Some data

The address of the medical institution in the city is st. Chernyakhovskogo, 53. The main building of the medical center is located in the center of St. Petersburg and has convenient transport accessibility.

It is located a short distance from the metro stations: “Chkalovskaya” – 510 m, “Sportivnaya” – 1.5 km, “Petrogradskaya” – 2 km.

Branches of the medical institution are located at the following addresses: st. Bolshaya Raznochinnaya (27), lane. Manezhny (no. 13), st. Ispolkomskaya (no. 9), st. 2nd Alekseevskaya (no. 7).

It is easy to make an appointment at the desired department of the Gruzdeva clinic using a multi-line phone number. Patients receive outpatient medical care all days of the week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Reviews

MARINA, 25 YEARS OLD:

“Grateful to A.A. Makarov for a new nose. The nose gets better even after six months. My colleagues noticed the changes, and I am glad that the doctor met my expectations. I recommend the specialist to everyone who has chosen the Gruzdev clinic.”

TATYANA, 45 YEARS OLD:

“With age, wrinkles appeared on the aging skin.
And the “lip tail” was especially annoying. Cosmetologist A.A. Kodyakov selected a course of RF face lifting and in 8 sessions removed the troubles around the lips.

Now my lips have a clear contour, the wrinkles have disappeared from my face, and the skin surface has tightened. I recommend the doctor and the clinic.”