What Does A Thread Lift Treatment Involve?

A thread lift treatment is actually a ‘miracle treatment’ to put an end to sagging facial skin. This is a problem that concerns not only women but also men.

It is important to know that you do not have to undergo expensive and painful aesthetic operations to have a tight facial skin that does not show that several years have passed. Nowadays you can also opt for a thread lift treatment.

In this article we tell you a little more about this new trend.

What you need to know about a thread lift treatment

The aim of this facet lift treatment is to rejuvenate the internal tissues of the skin by correcting sagging skin. The procedure is:

• fast
• no incisions are needed
• biocompatible material is used.

This is also why this treatment is so popular.

This treatment originated in Japan. Believe it or not, it’s based on the technique used to suture heart surgeries. It does not cause problems such as allergies. Polydioxanone material is used to perform the procedure.

However, using threads to tighten or improve the appearance of skin is anything but new. Although it is true that these techniques have improved over the years.

For example, in the 1980s, “golden threads” were used. However, the main problem with this technique was that the material caused adverse reactions. For example, many people experienced irregularities in the skin tissue, hardening in the treated area, etc.

Today, however, this treatment succeeds in restoring the firmness of the skin in the face and neck by using a kind of gauze-like fabric. This ‘mask’ is then placed on the skin to hold the facial tissue.

How is a thread lift treatment applied?

First of all, you should know that this technique is completely personalized. During implementation,  the needs of each patient, such as age, facial structure and degree of flaccidity, are taken into account .

About 10 to 20 wires are inserted through the subcutaneous tissue by means of a very thin cannula. When you remove these wires, the wires will stretch on their own. The result is a more elastic and youthful skin.

One of the main advantages of a thread lift treatment is that there are very few cases where the body rejects the threads or an allergic reaction occurs. At the same time, the wires are not visible and require little maintenance.

Many call the polydioxanone (PDO) threads “magic.” After all, they are able to form load-bearing tissue naturally. Meanwhile, they also contribute to the formation of fibroblasts and collagen around them, to repair and tighten the skin.

The results of this technique are progressive and quite natural. The first results are visible after only three weeks and the skin continues to improve for up to three months after the treatment.

The treatment takes about 30 minutes. However, you have to repeat it every six months.

What are the side effects of this beauty treatment?

• Redness at the insertion points.
• Bruising if a capillary bursts.
• Pain that goes away (within two to six days).

• Mild edema.

A thread lift treatment is suitable for people over 35 years old. Both men and women who want to repair, prevent or improve sagging facial skin can use it. You can also combine it with other treatments, such as mesotherapy, radiofrequency or plasma application.

However, older people whose skin is very flabby should not use this treatment. This also applies to obese people who want to prevent their skin from becoming very saggy, or people who have lost a lot of weight.

The pros and cons of thread lifts

The main uses for this treatment are:

• Raise the cheeks.
• Reduce wrinkles around the eyes.
• Make the neck firmer.
• Reduce double chin.
• Make nasolabial folds less visible.

You can also use this treatment on other parts of the body (buttocks, abdomen, breasts, arms, etc.).

The main benefits of this treatment:

• Immediate effect and no changes in facial expression.
• It does not require anesthesia, hospitalization, or special preparation.
• The threads are not visible and offer a more natural result.
• There is no scarring or bleeding. You can also combine the treatment with other techniques.
• The material used is organic and does not cause allergies (the body absorbs it naturally).

• It is a quick treatment that you can apply as often as needed.

However, there are also disadvantages associated with this treatment:

• Some patients experience bruising, swelling or minor infections.
• If the person performing the procedure is inexperienced, it can cause facial asymmetries.
• The results are not permanent and will gradually disappear if you do not maintain them. After 12 months, if you do not repeat the treatment, no trace of the threads can be seen.
• In very rare cases , one of the wires can break and cause health risks.