Facelift threads

Looking in the mirror, every woman sooner or later tries to smooth out the wrinkles on her face with her fingers so that they become less noticeable. Approximately the same thing is done in clinics, only professionally and reliably. The tissues are fixed and secured in a more advantageous position with the help of face-lift threads and special tools. Advertising claims that the effectiveness of thread technologies is almost equal to plastic surgery.

How many threads are needed for a face lift?

The thickness of facelift threads is comparable to the thickness of human hair. The length varies from 25 to 90 mm. Threads are made mainly of precious metals or synthetic fibers. Some types dissolve over time, others do not, and others have combined properties.

A distinction is made between smooth material and material with protrusions – notches. The choice of length depends on the goal pursued by the cosmetologist and the patient. The depth of age defects, the thickness of the skin, the location of strengthening – these are the main factors influencing this choice.

The number of threads needed for a facelift is determined by the doctor. The structure, fixation technique, age of the patient, number of problem areas, and body characteristics are taken into account. Some threads are used independently, others - in combination with plastic procedures.

On average, the quantity is distributed as follows:

• cheeks: 10–15;
• forehead, chin: 10–12;
• neck: 20;
• eyebrows: up to 10;
• double chin: from 15;
• nasolabial folds: 6–10;
• Circular lift: up to 50.

Experts consider thread rejuvenation to be a gentle alternative to surgical intervention – as a less traumatic modern technology with a minimum of side effects and no long-term rehabilitation.

Thread lift of the lower part, lower third of the face

Anatomically, the lower part of the face is defined as the area from the chin to the nose. Age-related problems here begin to appear after 30. Looking in the mirror, women see depressing flaws: a visible blurriness of the contour and a hint of a double chin, wrinkles around and drooping corners of the lips. Such defects are called jowls. Such problems are successfully solved with face-lift threads. Depending on the type of threads and physiological characteristics, the face looks younger after the procedure for the next 2-5 years.

It has been proven that thread lifting of the lower part of the face is especially effective at 35–55 years of age. This information is sufficient for a woman who has decided to contact the appropriate clinic. Other questions related to the methods of thread lifting of the lower third of the face are resolved during the first meeting with the doctor.

• To correct many imperfections, the following types of Aptos threads are used: Nano Vitis, Needle, 2G Elegance, Thread 2G. They are made from safe materials, do not injure or displace tissues, help maintain normal facial expressions and the absence of scars, and are suitable for patients of both sexes.

Popular threads with notches fix soft tissues in the position specified by the doctor. The lifting effect is visible immediately, and a pronounced result is formed by the end of the second week.

Indications for thread lifting

Indications for thread lifting in people arise after 30 years, when the skin begins to change for the worse. First, slight wrinkles appear, then the face “floats”, cheekbones and cheeks drop, “sorrow folds” are formed. In the long term, a double chin is formed, the contour is disturbed, eyebrows drop, the skin loses tone daily.

Facelift threads are used when more gentle techniques no longer give results. The question may arise: what about plastic surgery? Isn't it better to do a radical intervention right away - so that it's serious and long-lasting?

• For those who doubt, I would like to help them carefully weigh the arguments and answer honestly to themselves: do you want your face to look smooth but lifeless, like a mask? Not reflect emotions? Lose facial expressions and naturalness?

In contrast to unnaturalness, after the thread procedure the face remains “yours” in all respects. And the changes on it are only for the better:

• elasticity increases;
• noticeable folds disappear;
• no scars are formed;
• the surface is leveled;
• the contour is rounded;
• youth is prolonged.

The same method can be used to eliminate age-related defects in other parts of the body: on the inner surfaces of the lower and upper limbs, buttocks, neck, etc. Over time, the effect increases, since foreign ingredients that enter the body in any way tend to encapsulate. That is, to grow dense tissue, which additionally strengthens soft tissues and slows down the aging process.

Preparation

Properly organized preparation reduces the rehabilitation time and prevents unwanted effects. When consulting a patient, a cosmetologist explains the plan of action, the features of the preliminary and post-manipulation period. At the same time, he collects information about the state of health and possible contraindications. In addition, the doctor is obliged to answer all the patient's questions related to the upcoming procedure.

The patient, for her part, must be frank and, before using facelift threads, report the presence of diabetes, dermatological pathologies, malignant tumors, acute infections, as well as pregnancy or lactation.

• The conditions of the preparatory period include abstinence from alcohol, tobacco, certain groups of medications, and increased stress.

During preparation, an anesthetic, dosage and type of pain relief are selected. They depend on the volume of work, the size of the surgical field, and the individual characteristics of the person.

Tests and examinations are mandatory points in the preparatory process. Women should know that critical days are not the best time for procedures of this kind.

During preparation, the patient is seated in a special horizontal chair and photographed in five projections. All skin of the face, neck, ears, and décolleté is disinfected three times with an antiseptic solution.

Technique Facelift threads

Thanks to the use of threads for face lifting, it has become possible in many cases to do without plastic surgery. Important advantages, from the point of view of both clients and doctors, are minimally invasiveness, absence of scars, short rehabilitation, minimal risks of undesirable consequences. The technique of performing a thread face lift is such that as a result a frame is created that maintains the skin in a taut state for a long period.

Thread technologies are used after 35, when it is necessary to improve the contour, lift the tails of the eyebrows, remove the jowls, strengthen the neck-chin angle. Thin threads are able to rejuvenate almost all areas of the face.

• Thread procedures are performed by qualified specialists in a clinical setting, under local anesthesia.

The patient feels virtually no physical discomfort, and the consequences are minimal: they manifest themselves in the form of small hemorrhages and mild swelling. After a few hours, he is allowed to leave the clinic, and to perform rehabilitation conditions at home independently for the next 3-7 days.

• Thread methods are also interesting for men, in whom, due to the peculiarities of hair growth, plastic surgeries leave rough marks. The action of threads is much more delicate.

In general, many doctors believe that the use of threads is not an equivalent replacement for plastic surgery, but helps to delay both the onset of facial aging and the need for the same plastic surgery.

Cosmetological threads can be inserted in a sterile, clean procedure room at a salon. Surgical threads that do not dissolve should only be inserted by a professional who has professional techniques and tools, as well as knowledge of facial aesthetics. His work is essentially jewelry, so it requires the same meticulousness and perfection.

How do face lift threads work?

To understand how facelift threads work, it is advisable to at least have a simplified understanding of the age-related processes occurring in the skin. Somewhere after 30, the amount of proteins responsible for the youthfulness of the skin decreases, and the ligaments that attach the facial muscles to the skeleton weaken.

• The face seems to “slide” down, and it is understandable why, because it is affected by the Earth’s gravitational field.

The face begins to age, and even elite care products cannot delay this process for long. And here life-saving threads come to the rescue - for lifting the face and other problem areas.

It was not possible to find any general classification of threads, but a simple system divides them into cosmetic and surgical. The former provide an aesthetic effect - increased elasticity, reduced visible wrinkles, improved appearance. They are absorbed in the skin, but by this time a supporting framework of connective tissue is formed. Cosmetic products are also suitable for strengthening the abdomen, décolleté, reducing cellulite.

• Surgical products are elastic implants that do not dissolve, but rather “sew” the skin thickness. They are made of medical silicone and act on the principle of the muscles themselves.

Due to their elasticity, artificial threads tighten and fix tissues in a natural position, returning the former or modeling an updated contour. The thread is implanted through the muscles, the excess is brought out by the surgeon and removed, and the tip, which has “dropped an anchor” in the tissue, allows you to tighten the skin to the desired state. Tightening the corners of the mouth, eyebrows, nasolabial zone - everything can be improved in the skillful hands of a real professional. And the success of the manipulation as a whole depends on his skill.

How are face lift threads inserted?

The introduction of facelift threads into one patient takes the doctor on average from 30 minutes to an hour. The procedure is as follows.

• The face is cleansed of dirt, cosmetics, and sweat.
• To protect against pain, apply anesthetic cream and wait for it to take effect. Pain relief is also provided by other methods: lidocaine spray or injections.
• Next, the cream is removed and the injection sites are disinfected.
• The markings are made with a marker.
• Punctures and thread implantation are performed, the frame is tightened.
• The guide needles are removed and the field is treated with an antiseptic.
• To speed up healing, apply a soothing cream.

Before inserting facelift threads, barely noticeable cuts or punctures are made on the skin. The thread is inserted to the end point and pulled in the opposite direction. The thinnest injection needles made of special flexible steel are used, which are fixed on the outside. Due to the elasticity of the needles, they move apart, but do not tear the tissues and do not injure the nerve endings and blood vessels. After their removal, the thread material remains in the skin.

Thus, with the help of a single session, a tightened, clear contour is achieved, which lasts up to two years. The tightening effect occurs precisely due to tension. The tension is carried out delicately and carefully, so as not to break the threads.

Which threads are best for face lifting?

Even professionals find it difficult to say for sure which threads are best for face lifting. The decision is made based on a visual examination, skin age, patient’s wishes and capabilities. As well as the capabilities of the institution where the person has applied for a cosmetic service. It is easier to talk about what threads are used for which area of the face lifting, by shape and purpose.

• Linear models have a wide range of demand. The special feature is their use for the delicate eyelid area and around the mouth.
• Springs are useful for lifting dense dermis: nasolabial area, chin, eyebrows, body.
• The braided threads are highly durable. The area of use is cheekbones, forehead, cheeks, chin, neck, nasolabial area.
• Needle mesothreads have notches of the same or different directions, helping to achieve a lasting lifting effect for 5 years.
• Spiral ones are able to model an oval and after stretching take their original shape.
• Cone modifications contain knots as a fastening device that dissolve after a year.
• Hammock threads are used for a double chin.

According to the method of fastening, the products are divided into fixed and autonomous. The former are fastened in the temporal zone or near the ears, they are able to model the contour. The latter cannot stretch the skin much, but only eliminate flabbiness.

In addition to mechanical support, thread technologies improve collagen production, which increases the effectiveness of the procedure. And although the result decreases over time, this process can last for years. And then the procedure can be repeated.

Benefits and harms of facelift threads

Like any other procedure, facelift threads have a double effect. Ideally, they make the face look younger and more beautiful, but they can also act the other way around: not only worsen the situation, but make it significantly worse than it was before going to the clinic. The benefits and harms of facelift threads should be studied and predicted by each patient who wants to order a rejuvenating service in a beauty salon.

• The benefit is that thread technology helps to eliminate pronounced wrinkles, smooth out the surface, and restore the original contour.

The procedure stimulates skin elasticity, slows down the aging of soft tissues, and visually rejuvenates the face. The result is as close to natural as possible, lasts for quite a long time, and scars and traces of intervention are not visible at all.

The manipulation is available in the eye area, where not every technique is allowed to be used. It does not require incisions and rough punctures, immersion in a drug-induced sleep, subsequent hospital stay and dressings. Specialists cope with the manipulation in literally half an hour, then the needles are carefully removed from the skin, and the delicate marks left by them are quickly and completely healed. The features and contours of the face do not lose their naturalness and recognition.

The harm may be remote, when consequences occur that are not directly related to the facelift. It may be provoked by failure to comply with the rehabilitation rules or violation of the post-procedure regime.

Contraindications to the procedure

There is nothing to say about the fact that youth is a contraindication for the procedure. And not only because young skin does not need rejuvenating manipulations: facelift threads introduced before the age of 25 can disrupt the natural processes in the skin - collagen production and gland functioning.

Important contraindications are as follows:

• sensitive skin;
• allergy to components of materials, drugs used;
• proximity of vessels to the surface;
• infectious diseases and inflammations;
• oncology;
• bronchial asthma;
• increased tendency to scarring;
• too thin or thick skin;
• pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• presence of implants;
• psychosomatic disorders.

Consequences after the procedure

When deciding to undergo surgery, every adult should be aware of the possibility of side effects, from which no one is immune. After installing facelift threads, swelling and redness, fever, and pain at the injection sites are inevitable. This is normal and should disappear on its own.

• In more complex cases, hematomas or whitening, loss of integrity, fibers showing through the skin during facial movements, constriction and formation of an “accordion”, and disruption of local blood circulation occur.

If the tension is too strong, the patient feels a stranglehold effect, and the contour of her face is distorted. Most of these consequences cannot be eliminated, and this is a big problem. The patient with such deformations has to wait until both the threads and the collagen framework dissolve.

Allergic reactions, infections, dents or hardening at the puncture sites are also possible.

One of the advantages of the method is the infrequent complications, which is liked not only by clients but also by specialists. However, occasionally, for various reasons, undesirable consequences may occur after the procedure.

The most likely surprises when using facelift threads:

• allergy;
• hematoma, bruise;
• depressions or bulges;
• infection;
• pain, asymmetry;
• unnatural facial expression;
• translucence or cutting through of material;
• pallor due to insufficient blood supply.

Complications after the procedure

Like any violation of tissue integrity, manipulations using facelift threads can cause complications. They arise as a result of irrational actions of the doctor or poor-quality materials, violations on the part of the patient or the characteristics of his body.

A dangerous complication after the procedure is thread breakage. It occurs as a result of a blow, a deep cut, or overload in this area. Other complications manifest themselves as follows:

• facial distortion, asymmetry;
• bruises;
• edema, hematomas.

Each of the complications requires the help of specialists who performed the thread lift.

Care after the procedure

Recovery after the introduction of facelift threads lasts up to a month. More precise terms depend on the quality of the material, the qualifications of the personnel, the age and characteristics of the body. An important function is performed by proper care after the procedure, which is mostly carried out by the woman herself according to the doctor's instructions.

• Immediately after the manipulation, cold is applied to the skin. In the first days, antibiotics, painkillers, and physical therapy are prescribed.

For the next two weeks, you must sleep on your back. You must not sunbathe, play sports, touch your face with your fingers, take water treatments, do facial massages, or drink hot drinks.

Minimize facial expressions, do not apply makeup to avoid infection, do not use alcohol-containing cosmetic liquids. Treat puncture sites with medications prescribed by a doctor.

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The method of introducing threads for face lifting is a good alternative for those who are not ready for plastic surgery, but also do not want to put up with the processes of aging and the adverse effects of gravity. If you choose an experienced specialist and do everything in your power during the preparation and rehabilitation period, then success will accompany all those who want not to age.