With age, the skin on the face is amenable to change. It is almost impossible to change. But there are ways with the help of which this process can be not only slowed down, but also stopped for some time.
One of such methods is facelift with cosmetic threads. This is a modern and very effective method of combating skin aging.
Threads for facelift: what is it in cosmetology?
Thread lifting is a special way of rejuvenation, which has gained such popularity due to the duration of its effect. For cosmetic procedures, this method began to be used about 40 years ago in France.
And the threads for this were chosen not at all simple, namely made of gold.
The material was not chosen by chance, but due to the fact that such a metal does not cause people allergies and possible rejection by the body.
The use of gold threads for cosmetic procedures can be observed today. But only because of the high cost of their place is gradually occupied by threads from other materials (less expensive, but also effective). They are used as simple smooth surgical threads, as well as with various types of notches (knots, hooks, cones, etc.).
The technology of braces is quite simple. Implantation of filaments that prevent the skin from sagging is carried out under the face.
In most cases, such materials dissolve themselves over time. This technique can be applied not only to tighten the face, but also to rejuvenate other parts of the body that can sag (buttocks, stomach, neck, chest, and others).
The thread lifting procedure is quite simple. The whole operation lasts no more than an hour. In most cases, it is performed with local anesthesia, but it is possible to inject a patient and general anesthesia. The latter can be done if there are no contraindications for this, and the person does not want to consciously attend the operation.
During the procedure, doctors move the tissue to the place where they were before sagging. This allows the skin to return a youthful appearance without deformation and changes in the shape of the face.
A needle is used for the operation, as well as special threads. Russian doctors most often use APTOS threads for practical application. All clinical trials that confirm their quality have been carried out in our country.
Indications and contraindications for thread lifting
Lifting with threads mainly suits women who cannot rejuvenate their skin with non-invasive methods, among which mesotherapy or biorevitalization can be distinguished. In order not to use for this purpose the classic tightening is used exactly lifting threads.
Experts do not recommend such a tightening to make people with excess weight. Moreover, the greater the weight of this person, the less likely that such an operation will suit them.
This is due to the fact that the material for lifting can not withstand heavy loads and simply physically can not support such a mass. If, for example, a chin is lifted by a person with excess weight, then the doctor will first need to do liposuction of this area of the face, and after that - the lift itself.
In most cases, these two operations are not divided in time and do the second immediately after the first. The time of the procedure in this case should not exceed more than 30-40 minutes.
Thread lifting is not suitable for women in older age. This procedure does not help them to rejuvenate the skin of the face, and will leave only negative thoughts about its effectiveness. With a facelift using the method of surgery, skin areas that sag can be trimmed.
In addition, the thread lifting is contraindicated for these types of people:
- in which blood clotting is impaired;
- who suffer from cancer;
- if a person is prone to allergic reactions;
- if a dermatologist has discovered some types of chronic skin diseases;
- during pregnancy and lactation;
- if the doctor discovered a nidus of inflammation at the surgical site;
- if the patient has a fever due to inflammatory processes.
There are also features in carrying out such an operation for different age categories. Beauticians recommend:
- for people under 40 years of age - use those threads that dissolve by themselves;
- patients from 40 to 50 years old - threads that will not dissolve, they better support the skin;
- people who have reached 50 years and older - materials that are not absorbed, but implanted with the help of small incisions (Silhouette).
This division into subgroups cannot be carried out according to the standard, since the whole process completely depends on the condition of the skin and the body entirely.
Some cases require biorevitalization, while others require a complete surgical lift.
Types of threads for facelift, their manufacturers, cost
For the manufacture of threads for lifting threads using different materials: caprolac, polypropylene, gold and others. Almost all of them have special notches in order to better hold the skin.
Gold threads were the first to be used for cosmetic procedures. They are used for soft tissue tightening. Their main advantage is the absence of allergy after their use.
But there are also a lot of negative effects after using gold threads. One of the main things is the impossibility to carry out other procedures of hardware cosmetology. Skin changes may also occur. The price for such a procedure is from 20 thousand rubles.
Aptos threads are made from polypropylene and caprolac. This is a smooth thread that can also have notches of various shapes that help to connect different parts of the skin.
After applying Aptos threads, which are made of polypropylene, the result is maintained for six years. If the material for their manufacture is caprolac, then the lift will retain its appearance for about three years. The price for lifting such threads is from 25 thousand rubles.
Also made of polypropylene yarn Silhouette Lift. Their main feature are absorbable cones, which are made from a mixture of lactic acid and glycolidol.
This design has its own characteristics. After 10 months, the cone resolves and in that place only the connecting capsule remains, which fixes the skin for a longer time.
These threads are almost unique, as they allow to maintain the effect of lifting even without introducing new threads.
Tightening these threads can be done at a price of 20 thousand rubles.
3D mesoniti is a special system. It consists of two parts: a rather flexible needle and a polydiaxone thread. The whole structure is coated with lactic acid, which ensures its compatibility with the human body.
The thread resolves over time, and in its place remains the connective tissue, which has grown during this time. The main drawback is the fragility of the suspenders by this method - the result lasts no more than 2 years.
After the expiration of this period, the procedure requires a repetition. But its cost allows it to be held every couple of years, because you only need to spend from 1 to 2 thousand rubles.
How to carry out the procedure, what is the result and effectiveness?
It is worthwhile to start the operation with anesthesia, since the procedure of introducing threads under the skin is rather painful. It is possible to use both local anesthesia and general. Then you can begin the procedure.
Threads are injected under the skin with a special needle. For this, small punctures or cuts are made on the skin. The threads have special notches on themselves that help fix the skin in the right position. Thus, they provide a facelift.
The operation lasts about 30 minutes. The result, which can be achieved during this time, is achieved during a full surgical tightening. After the procedure, swelling and tenderness can be observed in the part of the face where the operation was performed. The patient will recover about 7 days.
The duration of the effect depends on the type of yarn used. The result can be seen from 2 to 7 years. But this time can be extended if you add other cosmetic procedures to the threadlift.
Complications and side effects
A competent and qualified specialist is needed for proper skin tightening surgery, the main task of which is to prevent complications after the procedure. But, for various reasons, side effects and complications happen quite often. Among them you can pay attention to:
- bruises and hematomas - due to vascular damage;
- swelling - appear quite often, but their long presence should be alarming (if they do not pass a few days, then you need to take measures for their disappearance);
- impaired facial expressions - may occur due to injured nerves (very rarely observed);
- contouring of the thread - a manifestation of the thread through the skin is possible, it can reveal itself several months after the operation;
- migration - the thread moves from one area of skin to another.
All these complications are amenable to complete correction, which can be done if not at home, then at the clinic.
So is it worth doing a thread lifting?
The most important advantage of the thread lifting is the natural appearance after the procedure. The threads only align the skin without changing the shape of the face or its features.
But there are a few drawbacks. Among them:
- the pain the patient can feel both during and after the session;
- some time after installation of the filaments, the patient may have an increased temperature
- after the expiration of the thread (from 2 to 7 years), the procedure will need to be repeated.
In addition, the procedure is quite expensive. Before you conduct it you need to be examined by a dermatologist.
Thread Lifting: Before and After
Reviews of facelift thread
A good example of the process and the result of a facelift with threads is in the next video.
