The appearance of wrinkles and a change in facial contours are the first signs of aging. Even regular skin care is not able to stop age-related processes. Therefore, cosmetologists offer a more effective method - threads for a facelift, allowing you to restore lost volumes and contours, as well as get rid of small wrinkles. At the moment, face reinforcement is one of the best ways to rejuvenate it.
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What is face reinforcement with threads
Despite the large number of modern procedures that can improve the appearance, over time comes the understanding that it is no longer possible to combat age-related changes with traditional means. More effective measures are needed.
Facial reinforcement allows not only to improve the appearance, but also to avoid further aging of the skin.
Indications for use of the procedure
According to cosmetologists, thread lifting is appropriate if the process of age-related changes has not gone too far. The optimal age for reinforcement is considered to be a period from 35 to 50 years.
Then, after 50 years, the introduction of threads will no longer be able to provide the necessary effect, especially with severe sagging skin.In such cases, it is possible to cope with excessive prolapse of tissues only with the help of plastic surgery.
Indications for the use of reinforcement are not many, but they are all associated with the manifestation of age-related changes:
- swollen facial contours;
- drooping eyebrow line;
- sagging skin in the chin area, the formation of bryl;
- the formation of nasolabial folds;
- gravitational ptosis of soft tissues - cheekbones, cheeks;
- wrinkles.
Reinforcement is the best opportunity to overcome the effects of age-related changes in the skin without surgical intervention. Beauticians recommend reinforcing the face and as a preventive procedure to avoid premature aging.
Varieties of braces
To ensure a facelift, cosmetologists use different types of threads from different materials. The choice of implants depends on the degree of complexity of the tasks to be solved.
Two types of threads are considered to be the main ones - absorbable, the breakdown of which in the skin layers occurs gradually until they are completely eliminated, and non-absorbable, the framework of the latter remains under the epidermis forever, supporting the achieved cosmetic effect.
Properties of mesothreads
Absorbable filaments - mesothreads are classified as biodegradable, since their decay occurs under the influence of natural processes in the body. Moreover, mesothreads are made from materials that have absolute biological compatibility with human tissues - polydiaxone and lactic acid.
Resorption of mesothreads occurs approximately 6-9 months after implantation. In the process of resorption, mesothreads decompose into water and carbon dioxide and are naturally excreted from the body.
According to the configuration, mesothreads are smooth linear, spiral or springs, with notches or intertwined in the form of braids. The type of mesothread determines the scope and strength of the reinforcement.
The introduction of mesothreads provides a 3D effect on any part of the body. But their application in the face area is especially relevant, since the minimum diameter of the threads allows you to affect even areas with the thinnest skin.
Types and properties of non-absorbable threads
For the manufacture of non-absorbable filaments, materials resistant to absorption by the body are used. This type of thread lifting is used, as a rule, in the presence of noticeable age-related changes.
The most famous types of non-absorbable threads are determined by their attachment under the skin - autonomous, without clear fixation and fixed with fastening in the temples or ears.
In addition, non-absorbable threads differ in the type of material from which they are made:
- gold and platinum are very thin, but durable cosmetic threads. The choice of materials is due to their hypoallergenic properties and the ability to saturate the body with ions that support the immune system, as well as the endocrine and nervous systems. In some cases, may be rejected by the body;
- Aptos threads are made from polypropylene and polylactic acid. They are distinguished by the presence of notches, due to which the fixation of the material in the tissues improves. Recommended to eliminate moderate age-related changes in facial skin. The cosmetological effect lasts four years;
- Tissulift threads - made from medical propylene and silicone. They are distinguished by the presence of characteristic notches and cones on the surface of the material. Provide strong, but elastic adhesion to skin cells, not interfering with natural facial expressions. Ideal for restoring the contours of an oval face.
If necessary, non-absorbable threads can be used for repeated threadlifting - with the activation of age-related processes, they are pulled to the optimal level. Any kinds of non-absorbable threads remain invisible under the skin without causing discomfort, and can be removed if desired..
Features of liquid threads for facelift
In cosmetology, liquid threads for the face are called liquid mesothreads or bionites. This tool is a transparent gel-like compound of hyaluronic acid and zinc salt, which has the ability to activate fibrosis of connective tissue. Due to the presence of zinc, liquid mesothreads provide an antioxidant effect.
Entering a reinforcing gel is indicated for severe sagging facial tissues - the corners of the eyes and lips, cheeks, and the line of the chin. Using the thinnest needle, injections are performed into the deep layers of the skin. The procedure is carried out in four stages every two weeks.
Application features
The essence of the reinforcement procedure is non-surgical facelift with facial threads embedded in its deep layers. Inside the dermis, a framework is created that supports and strengthens the tissue.
Moreover, the introduction of filaments starts the natural processes of collagen and elastin production in the skin, ensuring its elasticity and freshness. After 30 years, the regenerative processes in the cells of the dermis slow down, which is why it is so difficult to maintain a young look in middle age.
After the reinforcement procedure, the lost forms are restored, and for some time the skin tone supports the thread frame. But then the body reacts to the foreign body inside the skin. The protective function works, and the thread frame is completely overgrown with connective tissue from collagen and elastin.
Thus, face reinforcement provides a double effect - rejuvenation and the resumption of regeneration processes in the cells of the dermis.
Preparation for reinforcement, technique
The effectiveness of thread lifting depends not only on the qualifications of a cosmetologist, but also on the correct implementation of preparatory recommendations. A few days before the reinforcement, patients should:
- stop taking painkillers, anticoagulants, as well as drugs that block the synthesis of melanin;
- to be screened for allergic reactions;
- give up physical activity;
- exclude alcohol from use;
- abstain from smoking;
- in some cases, undergo a course of therapy with drugs that improve blood coagulation.
Important! During menstruation, reinforcement is not recommended.
In preparation for the procedure, one more examination by a specialist is mandatory to select an anesthetic, determine the implantation zones of the threads, the type of material and the required number of threads.
Such questions are individual in nature, therefore It is only possible to determine exactly how many strands are needed to lift the face contour after assessing the skin condition of a particular patient.
Features of the reinforcement:
- The initial stage of the procedure is the removal of cosmetics and thorough cleansing of the skin from impurities using a special tool. Then an anesthetic cream is applied for 30 minutes. To enter non-absorbable sutures, more powerful anesthetics are used.
- After half an hour, the cream with painkillers is removed, and the skin is treated with an antiseptic solution. Such measures are necessary to prevent the possibility of infection and infection.
- Manipulations are carried out using special needles, the cut of which does not damage the tissue, but rather, gently pushes them apart. This ensures low-invasiveness of the procedure and minimizing its consequences.
- Then the doctor applies markings on the surface of the areas to be reinforced, makes a microscopic puncture in the skin and inserts a needle with a thread fixed on it, stitching tissue in the direction of the lines. Liquid mesothreads are introduced in the same manner. If the threads are non-absorbable, they are fixed at the temple level or behind the ears.
The effectiveness of thread lifting appears immediately after the procedure - the contours of the face become clearer, the skin tone increases, deep wrinkles and wrinkles are smoothed out, and small wrinkles disappear completely. In addition, the complexion improves markedly.
Rehabilitation after lifting
Over time, the anti-aging effect of reinforcement only intensifies, and even the rehabilitation period has a huge impact on the final result of the procedure.
In order not to disturb the running process, before and after thread lifting, it is necessary to strictly follow the doctor's prescriptions. During the rehabilitation period, it is recommended to completely abandon the following:
- any physical exertion;
- alcohol and smoking;
- sunbathing, including a solarium;
- visits to the bath or sauna;
- classes in the gym or pool;
- spending time near a heat source - a fireplace, a bonfire, a stove;
- cosmetic manipulations - massages, physiotherapeutic procedures.
To improve the regenerative processes, the doctor may prescribe antiviral and painkillers. Depending on the individual characteristics of the patient, rehabilitation can take from two weeks to two months.
Procedure Efficiency
Reinforcing the face with threads is classified as a safe and low-traumatic procedure that allows you to almost instantly correct the imperfections of aging skin.
The special popularity of thread lifting is due not only to a high level of efficiency, but also to the presence of many other advantages:
- effectiveness - the effect appears immediately after the introduction of the threads and continues to intensify over time;
- painlessness due to the use of analgesics. There is no need to use general anesthesia;
- short duration of the procedure - no more than 45 minutes;
- the materials used to create the skeleton are characterized by full biocompatibility with human tissues;
- thread lifting is carried out using microscopic punctures that do not require cuts, so no scars remain;
- after completion of cosmetic procedures, the patient can immediately return home, since further hospitalization is not required;
- the achieved result is maintained for five years.
The reinforcement technique is indicated for use not only by women, but also by men.
Possible complications
In some cases, the possibility of complications after thread lifting is not excluded. Among the main reasons are the patient’s non-compliance with the rules of conduct during the rehabilitation period, non-compliance with the technical standards of the procedure performed by the doctor, as well as an insufficient level of qualification mastery of the cosmetologist.
Important! Before starting the procedure, the doctor must warn the patient about the possible consequences.
A sign of the development of complications may be the appearance of:
- hematoma;
- violation of the integrity of nerve fibers;
- salivary gland damage;
- infectious infection;
- displacement of threads or the manifestation of their contours.
The formation of hematomas is possible with a violation of blood coagulability. The remaining types of complications are the result of the lack of professionalism of the doctor. Therefore, any cosmetic procedures should be carried out only in specialized clinics, the activities of which are licensed by the relevant authorities.
Consequences and side effects
The filament material introduced during the procedure is perceived by the body as a foreign body, therefore, slight swelling, redness and bruising can appear at the puncture sites. It is also possible tingling sensation in areas with reinforced skin.
To eliminate such consequences, cosmetologists prescribe cold compresses or cooling masks. However, most often, swelling and bruising disappear on their own within a week after the procedure.
The development of side effects is possible if the procedure was carried out despite the presence of contraindications such as the following:
- autoimmune diseases;
- infections of any origin;
- allergy;
- oncological lesions;
- pathological processes in blood plasma;
- diabetes mellitus, thyroid dysfunction;
- psychical deviations.
Important! During pregnancy and lactation, thread lifting is strictly prohibited.
As a rule, the presence of contraindications to face reinforcement in a patient is determined at the examination stage. Before prescribing the procedure, a qualified doctor should take into account the individual characteristics of the patient’s health and consider the possibility of side effects.
