Thread lifting or anti-aging procedure without surgery

Thread lifting - what is it?

Thread lifting is a face and body lift with implants in the form of threads, which are made from so-called biocompatible materials. Basically, these are synthetics (precious metals in the original models), which “take root” in the body and do not cause tissue rejection.

The threads can be absorbable or non-absorbable - with both, the procedure is approximately the same. A hollow cannula needle is inserted into soft tissue (usually into the dermis, the middle layer of skin), a channel is made, a thread is inserted into this channel and it is secured in one of the possible ways. The thread tightens the skin, and the lifting effect is noticeable immediately after the procedure. Then it will only manifest itself more strongly - due to the fact that metabolic processes always occur faster in injured tissue and cell division is more active. So within a month, the implant threads are completely overgrown with dense connective tissue - this is what makes the skin elastic and smooth. By this time, the thread itself will disintegrate - compounds useful for the body will be absorbed by the cells, and unnecessary fluid will be removed from the body. Absorbable implants are thus placed for a short period of time and have a short service life, no more than two months. The lifting effect occurs more due to the body’s own resources - the younger the woman, the better the result of the procedure will be.

Non-degradable implants work differently. After reinforcement, the main load will fall on them. Such threads - at first they were made of metal like gold or platinum, now from synthetics - after implantation they become the main “supporting structure”. Tissue tension and, accordingly, the degree of rejuvenation depend more on the quality and quantity of implants than on the patient’s age.

Non-absorbable threads are often used in “complicated” cases - with severe ptosis of the face and in certain areas of the body - where the volume of sagging tissue is too large and where a supporting “frame” is indispensable. True, doctors say that threads are rarely placed on the body - even if the patient has indications for the procedure, he should be warned that the result will be short-lived. Thread lifting is more appropriate (and useful) on the face with a small degree of ptosis and shallow wrinkles.

Dr. D. A. Gruzdev about thread lifting - video

Cost of non-surgical thread lifting

Depending on the type and number of threads, the cost of one zone can range from 11,000 to 55,000 rubles. The price of one 3D mesothread averages 800-2000 rubles; one Silhouette Lift thread – 6000-8000 rubles; Aptos - 1600-3000 rubles; Resorblift - 1300-2500 rubles.

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Reviews about the procedure Non-surgical thread lifting

• Margarita | 2018-01-29 10:37:59 I had a difficult rehabilitation. I had a lift done with Aptos threads. The bruises and swelling took longer to go away than expected, but the threads had nothing to do with it. Apparently my body is like that.

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Indications for the procedure

Thread lifting allows you to correct age-related problems and aesthetic imperfections on the face and body.

What can be done with threads - table

Before the age of 30, thread lifting is usually not necessary; at this age, injections of hyaluronic acid, vitamin cocktails or botulinum toxin may be offered to correct minor age-related changes.

The optimal age for thread lifting is from 30 to 50 years, although these age limits are flexible.

The decision on whether or not to carry out the procedure is made by a cosmetologist after assessing the condition of the skin.

The average age of patients who most often receive threads is 35–40 years

Stages of the procedure

According to reviews, the thread facelift procedure is carried out using a ready-made set of materials. It includes the thread itself and a needle into which the thread is already immediately threaded. Before the procedure, every woman is required to undergo a check to ensure there are no contraindications to lifting and pass all the necessary tests. After this, the specialist examines in detail all the patient’s data and the features of her face.

On the day of the procedure itself, the first thing to do is mark the thread lines and puncture points.

Then the specialist determines the most suitable material for a particular case, treats the skin with antiseptics and administers local anesthesia by injection.

Only after all the preparatory procedures is the insertion and tension of the threads carried out. One end of them is attached behind the ears or in the temporal region of the head, which is always covered with hair, and the other, passing through the lifting area, is attached at the base of a deep fold or wrinkle.

Preparation for thread lifting

Before the procedure, the cosmetologist invites the patient for a consultation to conduct an examination and give an opinion whether thread lifting is indicated or not. If the decision is positive, the patient is explained the features of the procedure - the procedure, possible side effects and an approximate result. During the examination, the doctor usually draws a map of the location of the threads in order to plan which threads will be used and how much suture material is needed to solve the patient’s problem.

The price of the procedure depends on the quality and quantity of threads; it is different for each patient

How does the procedure work?

Before starting the procedure, the doctor disinfects the skin and gives anesthesia. If reinforcement is to be done with smooth threads that are placed shallowly, a cooling cream or gel is used as an anesthetic. Local anesthesia is administered under the barbed threads, usually an injection of lidocaine. According to the experience of women, this is the most painful part of the procedure - then the anesthetic begins to act, and almost no one feels pain while the skin is stitched with threads.

The implant thread itself is inserted into a thin cannula needle with a sharp end and quickly inserted under the skin according to a pre-drawn diagram (as a rule, the doctor draws the thread entry/exit points directly on the skin before the procedure begins). When the thread is placed, it needs to be secured. This is done in one of the possible ways:

• if the thread is smooth, it is attached using a knotted method - either to the bones or to dense and inactive subcutaneous tissue, onto which a surgical mesh made of biocompatible synthetic material is first applied. This method of fastening (like the smooth threads themselves) is practiced when lifting the body (chest, abdomen, hips, buttocks) - for better and reliable fixation of the supporting frame;
• if the thread is with clamps, it is simply pulled in the direction opposite to the one in which it was inserted under the skin. This way, knots, hooks or cones placed along the entire length of the implant will “fit” into the right place, so that the ends of the thread do not have to be fixed.

How much the procedure will cost depends on:

• depending on the type of thread;
• on their quantity;
• from the clinic;
• from the doctor's qualifications.

Prices for thread lifting can vary greatly even within Moscow and the Moscow region.

What does the skin look like after thread lifting and how to care for it

Depending on the type of threads, the person after the procedure may require rest for several days - there will be slight swelling and slight (2-3 mm) cyanosis around the puncture sites. Hematomas may be observed along the threads. The rehabilitation period can last for 1-2 weeks.

However, these changes are not mandatory: the thread lifting procedure in some clinics is called “weekend facelift”: the patient performs it, say, on Saturday, and on Monday at work with a “new” face she collects compliments from colleagues.

Your doctor should give you recommendations on your regimen and skin care after the procedure.

— When performing thread lifting on the face, on the first day you are allowed to sleep only in a semi-sitting position and on your back.

— During the first seven days, it is prohibited to carry out any facial procedures or massages.

- You should limit any physical activity during the week

— You should wash your face, apply creams or makeup after lifting very carefully.

— Fans of saunas, steam baths and solariums will have to refuse to visit them for ten days. Local thermal procedures on the areas where threads are introduced are not recommended within the next month after thread lifting.

The doctor may prescribe painkillers (ketanov, nurafen) if severe pain and discomfort occur in the lifting area. The doctor may also prescribe antibiotics and treat the thread insertion sites with an antiseptic.

Types of threads - table

What implants look like - photo gallery

Silhouette Lift threads are attached using knots and cones

Dermafil happy lift threads are one of the most expensive absorbable threads

Gold threads are almost never used today; synthetic implants are more popular

Consoles with Silhouette Soft thread allow for stronger fixation of the implant in soft tissues

Possibilities of thread lifting

You should not expect instant results from thread lifting. The face will change immediately after the installation of implants - this is a fact, but the result can be assessed no earlier than 3-4 weeks, when the swelling has completely gone down and the internal cuts (thread insertion channels) have healed.

Primary improvements:

• reduction of visible wrinkles;
• restoration of a beautiful facial contour;
• raised cheekbones (if the threads were placed in this area);
• elimination of facial asymmetry (if any was observed).

Over time, these positive changes will only become more noticeable - there will be fewer wrinkles, the skin, after being restored, will become more even, smoother, and visually the face will look younger by 2-3 years for sure (radical rejuvenation - by 5 or even 10 years, with It is impossible to achieve this with the help of threads - doctors do not hide this). Implants installed on the body eliminate wrinkles on the hands (on the back of the hands), tighten the skin on the neck, forearms, décolleté, abdomen and thighs.

Thread lifting is more in demand for face lifting; placing threads on the body is ineffective

Benefits of lifting and types of threads

Photos before and after a thread facelift can be seen in this article, as well as on many forums discussing the effectiveness of the procedure. In addition to the obvious natural effect of rejuvenation, such lifting leaves absolutely no scars, does not require any incisions or excision of the skin, minimizing trauma. The procedure is also performed under local anesthesia, and you can go home immediately after it.

Today, the threads used for non-surgical facelift are divided into:

• non-absorbable;
• absorbable;
• long-term dissolving;
• conical;
• combined.

Each type will be discussed in detail below.

Rehabilitation period

While you are recovering from the procedure, strictly follow all the doctor's recommendations. The success (failure) of a thread lift depends on your level of discipline. For almost a week you will have to limit yourself to food (try to eat liquid and warm - not hot), talk as little as possible (and if you talk, then without emotions and facial expressions) and control yourself at night - sleep only on your back.

Two to three days after the procedure are usually the most painful; at this time, the threads under the skin are especially felt, and this sensation is not pleasant. There is usually no severe pain if rehabilitation proceeds without complications. To avoid displacement of the threads, doctors recommend wearing a compression bandage - it can also cause some discomfort, but for the sake of the result it is worth being patient. The puncture sites (the beginning and end of the threads) need to be lubricated daily with an antiseptic - Miramistin or Chlorhexidine - until they heal. For 3-4 weeks after the procedure, it is advisable to avoid visiting the pool, solarium and gym, and avoid performing any rejuvenating and skincare procedures in the salon.

Possible complications

1. Changes in facial expressions can be caused by the effect of anesthesia; if this does not go away after three days, it is recommended to consult a specialist;
2. Swelling in the first few days after the insertion of threads. To eliminate these unpleasant symptoms, it is recommended to use cold compresses;
3. A feeling of pain that is relieved by painkillers prescribed by the surgeon;
4. The feeling of tension is caused by increased swelling and pressure, this sensation goes away on its own after the swelling is removed;
5. Blue discoloration appears due to damage to small capillaries, hematomas are especially noticeable if the procedure was performed on the eve of menstruation;
6. Skin unevenness can persist for about 10 days, after which the skin is evenly redistributed along the threads;
7. Rarely, an allergy to the material from which the threads are made may occur;
8. Infection, distortion of the oval of the face, translucency of threads and their movement, all this can occur due to incorrect actions of the surgeon.

What health consequences can there be after thread lifting?

Thread lifting does not occur without consequences. For most patients, these consequences are predictable and include:

• bruises and hematomas that disappear within 1–1.5 weeks. Appear as a result of internal bleeding from capillary threads damaged during installation;
• tissue swelling that subsides on the third day (plus or minus one day);
• disturbance of facial activity, when it is difficult to express familiar emotions with facial expressions. Usually observed while the anesthesia wears off;
• the effect of hypercorrection, when it seems that the skin is overstretched and the face looks unnatural. This is often a deliberate medical maneuver designed to counteract the inevitable subsidence of tissue under the influence of gravity. Within a few days after the tightening, the tissues themselves lower slightly and take a natural position.

Much less often, thread lifting results in health problems for the patient:

• if the threads have moved, bumps and pits are visible on the skin - due to the fact that the tissue is unevenly distributed along the thread;
• if the patient is allergic to the anesthetic and (or) suture material, a rash and irritation will immediately appear in the reinforcement area. First aid is to take antihistamines, then be sure to consult the doctor who inserted the threads;
• inflammation of the channels where the threads are placed. First aid is to take antibiotics if the abscess is extensive. the threads are usually removed;
• the threads contour, that is, they appear under the skin - either completely, or only the ends. The problem can only be solved by removing the entire implant or its fragment;
• the threads shift and “migrate” in the subcutaneous layer - usually this does not happen immediately after the procedure, but six months or a year later. In any case, the implants are removed.

If reinforcement is unsuccessful, the thread may contour - appear under the skin - either entirely or only at the ends

Pros and cons of thread lifting - table

Features of the technology

Facial rejuvenation with threads, tightening of contours and individual problem areas of the skin is widely popular among women of different ages. The procedure consists of structuring a new frame using special threads directly in the internal tissues of the epidermis. Subsequently, connective fibers form on them, holding the contours in a tightened position.

To speed up the process of tissue renewal after rehabilitation, it is recommended to use cosmetics made from natural essential oils, tightening gymnastic exercises, and classical massage.

There are several types of procedure, depending on the material. The following types of facial threads are used:

• self-absorbable - made from complex lactic acids. Such threads are convenient because they dissolve after a certain period of time, when the formation of a framework of cells is already completed;
• non-absorbable - the material used is synthetic fibers (Teflon threads) or precious metals (Aptos gold threads). They do not dissolve and remain in the layers of the epidermis for the remaining years. Such materials are suitable for rejuvenating problem areas that require intensive, decisive skin tightening (especially common for the neck and décolleté);
• combined type - combines the previous two. They partially dissolve, but the core of the thread remains, which supports the resulting cellular framework.

Possibility of combining thread lifting with other types of rejuvenation

Thread lifting can be combined with other salon procedures, such as:

• biorevitalization;
• mesotherapy;
• botulinum therapy;
• laser skin resurfacing.

It is only important to complete the full course of these procedures before installing the threads. This way the skin will receive the necessary nutrition and hydration, and the results from the installed implants will be more pronounced. After reinforcing the threads until the tissue is completely restored, rejuvenating and healing procedures are contraindicated.

Rehabilitation

The duration of tissue restoration depends on the patient’s age and the rate of regeneration of his cells. The professionalism of the specialist who carries out the thread lifting procedure and the quality of the materials play an important role in the rapid rehabilitation of the patient. Immediately after the procedure, swelling and pain may remain on the face. This is a normal reaction of the body. To reduce swelling, cold is applied to the face, and to relieve pain, the surgeon prescribes painkillers.