Mesothreads - an innovative method of rejuvenation or an unreasonable risk?

Eyes are not only a reflection of a person’s soul, but also a silent witness to age, lifestyle, and bad habits. They attract special attention. Over time, the skin around them becomes covered with fine wrinkles, and the eyelids become flabby with a grayish tint and droop, which makes the look tired and expressionless. Thread lifting is one of the most popular methods of solving this problem.

This modern cosmetic procedure allows you to restore youth and beauty to the eyelids and, accordingly, the eyes without surgical intervention.

Blepharoplasty

Modern medicine offers various methods of rejuvenating the skin around the eyes and eyelids.

Blepharoplasty refers to actions to change or restore the shape of the eyes and the shape of the eyelids. Thanks to it, it is possible to remove excess skin, eliminate age-related, acquired defects in the skin of the eyelids, or correct genetic characteristics in a given anatomical area.

Today, in aesthetic cosmetology, there are alternative methods of plastic surgery that give no less impressive results. At the same time, there are no postoperative scars left on the face and body, and the rehabilitation period is minimally short.

We are talking about thread lifting. This is a popular minimally invasive technique, that is, with minimal trauma to the skin. It is used both to eliminate the first signs of aging of the eyelid skin - correcting minor defects, and for more pronounced age-related changes in the tissue around the eyes. It is performed using special thin threads that tighten and support the skin.

This procedure is performed under superficial anesthesia and does not require special preparation or a long rehabilitation period.

The cosmetology clinic offers you the following procedures:

• atraumatic facial cleansing;
• microcurrent facial therapy;
• thread lifting of the forehead and eyebrows;
• phototherapy of the face;
• thread face lift;
• etc.

Rehabilitation procedures after thread lift

In the first 48 hours, cold must be applied to the correction area. For this purpose, it is convenient to use special pharmacy cryopacks. Cold will reduce swelling and relieve pain. For 10-14 days, it is better to sleep on your back and on a high pillow to prevent the threads from moving and worsening swelling. If this is difficult, you should apply an elastic bandage while you sleep.

In case of severe pain, you should take painkillers: Nurofen, Nise. Sometimes headaches occur after installing facial threads. This symptom is effectively eliminated with analgesics and antispasmodics: Spazgan, Baralgin.

To speed up the resolution of hematomas, it is recommended to use angioprotectors and venotonics: Traumeel, Troxerutin, Lyoton 1000. The products are applied along certain lines to prevent deformation of the threads.

To prevent the development of infectious complications, puncture sites are treated with antiseptic solutions for 3 days: “Chlorhexidine”, “Miramistin”.

In cases of extensive surgery and an increased risk of infectious and inflammatory complications, the use of broad-spectrum antibacterial drugs is indicated. The need for antibiotics is determined by the attending physician.

To eliminate nervous tension and normalize sleep, herbal sedatives are recommended. And after the procedure, it is advisable to use special cosmetics intended for skin after invasive procedures. You need to sleep in a compression mask.

Types of threads

To lift the upper and lower eyelids, practicing cosmetologists use the following types of threads:

• surgical (do not dissolve over time). They are made of polypropylene and are inserted into the upper region of the subcutaneous layer. In this case, vessels and tissues are not injured, and the result obtained, depending on the configuration of the thread, lasts up to 5 years;
• biodegradable. These threads contain lactic acid. For maximum fastening in the skin layers, they are equipped with teeth, which allows the specialist to securely fix them in the chosen position.

In 1996, plastic surgeon M.A. Sulamanidze invented unique threads for tightening soft tissues and the technology for their use - Aptos. Experts most often choose them to correct eyelid problems.

The undoubted advantage of Aptos threads is their neutral reaction to the tissues of our body. The result is noticeable after the first procedure, and operates on an increasing principle: collagen is formed around the thread (a protein that is responsible for the elasticity and strength of tissues), cell regeneration increases, and skin quality improves.

The introduction of Aptos threads is a procedure with minimal trauma and a short recovery period in rejuvenation programs. It makes it possible to effectively correct age-related or acquired aesthetic skin defects in a short period of time.

Among the main advantages of the Aptos method and threads are the following:

• minimally invasive – the procedure involves minimal intervention compared to similar surgical operations;
• safety;
• Only local (local) anesthesia is used;
• the effect of the procedure is noticeable immediately after it is performed. Over the course of two months it intensifies;
• traces of intervention in the skin are minimal, almost invisible;
• all natural facial characteristics are preserved;
• The properties of Aptos threads allow lifting to be carried out on patients, both young, in order to correct tissue asymmetry, and the older age group with the same, maximum positive result.

Aptos developers offer several dozen varieties of material. Therefore, you can select them for each client individually.

Possible complications

A woman (or a man, it doesn’t matter) should not trust her face to someone unknown. In the name of youth, beauty and health, you need to look for a real professional in the field of mesothread insertion. It is imperative to check all documents, certificates for the procedure, as well as medications. Don’t be lazy to check the doctor’s qualifications.

One experienced cosmetologist, who has performed meso-lifting more than once, compared his work with the actions of a jeweler. He said in an interview that displacement of the mesothread in fabrics, even by a fraction of a millimeter, is fraught with an “accordion” comparable to an uneven seam from a dressmaker. And even when the threads in uneven “stitches” dissolve, micro but noticeable fibrosis remains.

If a cosmetic clinic or beauty salon has a website, it is worth taking a look at the design of the “Mesolifting” section. When European people are present there, the specialist’s practice is quite rich, and this is his “work”. But if only Korean women appear in the advertisement, we can conclude that the service is new and untested.

By the way, those who expect miraculous rejuvenation from mesothreads in the “minus 10 years” style will be disappointed. Rather, it is a supportive reinforcing procedure, suitable for relatively young and always well-groomed skin. And it is unlikely that it will be possible to “remake” a flabby, “long and firmly” aging face with the help of such a face lift.

In general, thread lifts do not work on loose skin. It is ideal for the middle and lower part of the face, but a face that is in good condition. Then the procedure will slightly lift the cheeks and slightly correct the facial oval as a whole. And if there are problems with pronounced nasolabial folds, deep wrinkles or sagging epidermis, then we can recommend anti-aging cocktails and gels (based on hyaluronic acid) for injections that have been tested for such problems.

The main thing that potential clients and clients need to understand is the need for a thoughtful decision regarding mesolifting and the obligation to consult about it with the attending doctor, as well as specialized specialists - a therapist, cosmetologist and dermatologist.

The principle of operation of threads

The process of implanting threads takes place with minimal risks and discomfort for patients. The result of this eyelid lift is characterized by high efficiency rates and long-lasting results.

Another name for the technique is vector technology. Biocompatible threads are implanted taking into account maximum tension and contraction of the skin, in a direction - vector, which is previously determined by a specialist. After inserting them under the skin, they create a kind of frame that reliably holds the skin in the chosen position and prevents it from sagging.

Aptos materials are characterized by strength and the specific shape of the notches on the threads. The presence of notches, verified by multiple clinical studies, allows you to retain tissue throughout the entire period that the thread is in the tissue. From the second day of their implantation, the active process of collagen production begins - a process that ensures the elasticity and strength of the skin. It lasts up to two months.

The formed frame in the local area increases the density of the skin and is fixed in the right place naturally. This allows you to maintain the results for at least one and a half years.

To correct small areas of the face (eyelids), short threads are used. Their implantation allows patients to rehabilitate in 2–3 days.

Kogi threads with notches

Cog mesothreads provide a clear oval face and a pronounced lifting effect. They are safe for the human body, non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and completely dissolve about a year and a half after administration. Installed mesothreads contribute to the formation of dense connective tissue, and also help to activate the production of collagen and elastin, which are responsible for skin elasticity.

Cog threads are cosmetic mesothreads; they have notches, thanks to which it is possible to achieve a pronounced lifting effect and a prolonged thread-lifting effect. Kogi create a natural frame that perfectly holds the given shape of problem areas of the face or body.

The notches ensure restoration of a clear contour and tightening of soft tissues. Cog threads have a prolonged effect, the result of the procedure lasts from 2 to 4 years.

Indications

Thread eyelid lifting is used in the following cases:

• signs of eyelid ptosis;
• to obtain a quick effect in the absence of postoperative rehabilitation;•
• loose skin in the forehead, eyelids;
• dark circles and bags under the eyes;
• fine wrinkles around the eyes;
• mild to moderate severity of excess skin in the upper and middle third of the face;
• signs of the formation of a fatty hernia in the lower eyelid area.

Taking into account the age and structure of the patient’s skin, cosmetologists use different technologies and materials. The use of non-absorbable threads sometimes leads to the need for them to be tightened by a specialist, which gives a more effective result.

And one more thing: in case of strong expression of the mentioned signs, thread lifting is unlikely to correct the situation.

When is Resorblift recommended?

• With manifestations of ptosis (sagging soft tissues).
• When deep, pronounced wrinkles appear.
• With flabbiness of the integument.
• With puffiness of the face, the appearance of circles and swelling under the eyes.
• When skin elasticity decreases.

Process

The eyelid lift technique is quite simple, but requires a highly qualified cosmetologist. To obtain the expected result, the doctor must correctly determine the areas where the threads are attached. The frame they form determines the final result.

The procedure consists of the following steps:

• the skin is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected using high-quality, certified products;
• the cosmetologist marks the places where the threads are inserted, determining their direction;
• local anesthesia is performed, which will ensure painlessness and comfort for the patient during the procedure;
• The thread is inserted using a special needle (cannula). After it is implanted under the skin, the cosmetologist tightens the ends of the thread to the required level;
• The doctor treats the puncture sites with a special ointment, which prevents the appearance of bruises or hematomas.

The entire eyelid thread lifting procedure takes no more than 50 minutes.

As a rule, this manipulation is easily tolerated by patients, and within a few hours the client can return home. The recovery process is minimal and easily tolerated, but this directly depends on strict adherence to the instructions and advice of the attending physician.

The result, depending on the type of threads, age and other factors, can last up to 2 years.

The results of the procedure are individual and depend on many indicators: the patient’s age, his skin condition, compliance with the doctor’s instructions, etc. Often practicing cosmetologists suggest combining several rejuvenation methods at once.

Blepharoplasty is often combined with a general thread lift of the face. This gives the most positive result that lasts for quite a long time.

Question to the expert: How to choose the best threads for thread lifting

Threads are a great invention for improving the quality and lifting of skin!
But the method can show excellent results only in the hands of an experienced and competent doctor. Our experts, specialists who widely and successfully use thread techniques, tell us how to choose threads for thread lifting...

Dorina Donich

Doctor of Medicine, specialist in the field of bioreparative and anti-age medicine; scientific director of A Swiss Group,

Before choosing threads for use in our face and body programs - LuxeFace and LuxeBody - we carefully studied the various materials offered by the modern aesthetic market and settled on two types of threads - polydioxanone (PDO) and polycaprolactone. These threads have undergone serious clinical trials and have proven their effectiveness and safety. Thus, polydioxanone threads trigger bioreparation and regeneration processes in tissues, enhance local microcirculation, provide lifting, rejuvenate and whiten the skin.

The threads have a special design: different thicknesses and surface relief, can be with half-cones and notches, smooth, velor or spiral.

Threads of a specific type are selected individually for each patient. We inject thin threads of polydioxanone directly into the skin structures or into the subcutaneous fat layer. They are embedded in tissues, triggering local regeneration processes, improving the appearance and quality of the skin. Polycaprolactone threads are inserted more deeply - sometimes at the muscle level or under the fascia - to provide a long-lasting tightening effect and mechanical tissue support. The technique we have developed involves placing threads according to a certain pattern, as a result of which “bridges” of collagen and elastin are formed between the threads, which compact and contract the tissue, creating an effect close to the result of plastic surgery. The threads are inserted using cannulas, which makes the procedure less traumatic.

The result of thread lifting is layer-by-layer reduction and tissue rejuvenation. On the face, we can remove jowls, raise cheekbones, cheeks and corners of the mouth, eliminate nasolabial folds, level out the nasolacrimal groove, reduce the double chin, work with crow’s feet, lift eyebrows and “open” the eyes, smooth the forehead, tighten the neck and remove there are no wrinkles... As for the body, here after a thread lift we observe thickening and lifting of the skin, smoothing out the relief. The effect allows you to tighten the buttocks, chest, abdomen, and décolleté area.

Regarding the duration of the result: polydioxanone remains in the tissue for 6–12 months, depending on the thickness of the threads. Polycaprolactone threads last 24–36 months. The duration of the resulting lifting depends on the initial condition of the tissues: the worse their moisture, nutrition and blood supply, the more thread lifting procedures (with an interval of six months) need to be done to achieve a lasting result.”

Natalia Rogova

cosmetologist at the Sensavi Beauty Institute

For thread lifting, we use polydioxanone mesothreads Lead Fine Lift: Double Lift - they are excellent for tightening and strengthening soft tissues. It is a skin-biocompatible, completely absorbable suture material. As you know, with age, the number of collagen fibers in the skin decreases, it becomes atonic, signs of sagging appear... The thread lifting procedure helps to tighten the skin by stimulating the production of new collagen around the introduced thread: the thread will dissolve, but its own strong collagen framework will remain! And also perform a tightening: for this, the threads have multidirectional notches that allow you to tighten and fix the tissue in a new position.

The result of the effect is immediate, and after a month or two - as the synthesis of new collagen increases - it becomes even more pronounced. We usually carry out a course of such procedures, the intervals between them depend on the individual characteristics of the patient. Thread lifting is not indicated for those who have significant gravitational ptosis or excess subcutaneous fat. In other cases, it can be used to achieve noticeable tightening and rejuvenation.

Thread technologies combine well with hardware techniques. Thus, an excellent effect can be achieved by using Ulthera ultrasonic lifting followed by the introduction of threads. First, we work with focused ultrasound at the deep level of SMAS - we strengthen the muscular-aponeurotic system of the face (when this technology did not exist, only surgeons could influence SMAS). And a month later we “sew” the threads at the level of the skin and subcutaneous fat. Thus, a pronounced and stable anti-aging result is achieved.”

Alina Katorova

cosmetologist, head of the “Figure Correction Clinic”

Korean-made polydioxanone threads Lead Fine Lift have proven themselves to be excellent both for lifting and for solving other aesthetic problems. For pronounced tissue tightening, threads with notches are used, which are inserted with cannulas into the subcutaneous fat layer. Spiral mesothreads are used to locally strengthen and tighten the skin. And threads with a smooth structure are good for reinforcing the skin above the upper lip (purse-string wrinkles) and the periorbital area.

If we talk about the number of threads, then, for example, from ten to twenty thin mesothreads are introduced into the tissue of the area around the eyes and the same number of spiral ones are introduced into the middle zone of the face. To lift the oval of the face, four to eight dense threads with notches are required, to correct the eyebrows - from four to six threads. Since many patients have asymmetry, the number of threads to be inserted on different sides of the face may vary.

The result obtained lasts for at least a year, and often lasts up to two years - it all depends on the individual characteristics of the person and the initial state of the tissues: someone at 45 looks like 60, and someone at 50 cannot look more than 40. The nature of age-related changes also plays a role their role: with the finely wrinkled type of aging, threads will not be very effective, but the deformation type characteristic of Slavs lends itself well to thread correction.

If indicated, threads can be combined with contouring. These techniques complement each other’s capabilities: fillers fill the lack of volume and remove tissue recesses, and threads strengthen and tighten the skin and facial contours. As a rule, threads with notches are placed first, and then the volume deficit is corrected with fillers. Thanks to thread lifting, subsequent filler consumption is significantly reduced. This not only saves the patient money, but also avoids overloading the face with hyaluronic acid. The result of this combination of techniques is very natural - a non-specialist will not even notice that some kind of intervention has been carried out. To smooth out facial wrinkles in the forehead and corners of the eyes, it makes sense to combine the introduction of mesothreads with botulinum toxin injections.”

Elena Kondrasheva

cosmetologist, chief physician of the Helen Baden Youth Clinic

I practically never use the usual mesothreads that most cosmetologists work with. They simply lie in the skin or subcutaneous fat, are not fixed in any way and do not provide lifting. This is thread biorevitalization, nothing more. Real lifting - moving tissue to a higher position - is only possible with the introduction of denser threads with notches and a fixed attachment point

in the head area, where there is no tissue movement (for example, in the area of ​​the temporal fascia). If you place the thread within the soft tissues, say, from the cheekbone to the angle of the lower jaw, it will simply break during intense facial movements.

For deep lifting, ligatures are used - special dense threads that allow you to move and fix tissue in a new position. Typically these are polydioxanone threads with a long resorption period. They are fundamentally different from the widely used mesothreads: they have b o

greater thickness, specially arranged multi-directional notches and a rigid fixation point. The technique of their introduction involves creating a loop and “suspending” ptotic soft tissue at the level of the superficial muscular aponeurotic layer (SMAS). For strong fixation, the threads are attached to stable facial structures, such as the temporal fascia, mastoid process, and periosteum. Thus, ligature lifting provides controlled redistribution and tension of tissues, thereby achieving a pronounced and long-term tightening effect. Threads are selected strictly individually. To form a clear oval face, it is necessary to simultaneously carry out a vertical and horizontal lift. With age-related changes, tissues shift not only downwards, but also towards the center - towards the nose, towards the bridge of the nose, therefore nasolabial folds, tear grooves appear, and cheekbones become flattened. With ligature lifting, we carry out mechanical actions to return the tissue to its original place.

To tighten the face of a patient aged 40–45 years, it is enough to insert six ligatures - three on each side. If the skin flap is too large, to reduce it it is necessary to additionally use “shrinkable” threads, which are located directly in the skin. These threads are thinner than ligature threads, but they also have notches. They are stitched very close to each other and in large quantities (from 50 to 80 threads per face), due to which the active production of new collagen is launched. Thanks to this reinforcement, within two to three weeks all skin folds straighten out, wrinkles disappear, and the skin becomes dense and toned. Also, through combined thread lifting, we correct moderate deformation changes in the face and neck, reduce lower eyelid hernias and double chins, tighten the forehead, and lift the corners of the mouth and cheekbones. At the same time, facial features remain natural. The result lasts for two to two and a half years.

A video of the ligature lifting procedure can be viewed on our website or on Instagram.

Svetlana Donetskaya

Ph.D., founder and deputy chief physician of the Lege Artis aesthetic medicine clinic, co-author of the method of facial rejuvenation with the simultaneous use of MAX-lifting and laser dermabrasion, certified trainer-expert in thread techniques of the CLOVERMED company

We were one of the first in Russia to work with thread technologies and have extensive clinical experience in using this method. Absorbable threads have become a real breakthrough in cosmetology. The essence of the thread technique is not only to tension the tissue, but also to create a supporting frame from one’s own collagen, which is formed in response to thread implantation.

We use both lifting and reinforcing threads, and often practice introducing different types of threads, which gives high-quality and lasting results. Depending on the age, skin condition and the tasks facing the doctor and patient, we select one or another combination of threads, often combining thread lifting with filler injections - for the purpose of volumetric contour modeling and botulinum neurotoxin as part of complex programs.

From the variety of thread materials available today, we chose polydioxanone threads from MINT (Korea), which have a number of advantages. This is a completely absorbable material (breaks down into water and carbon dioxide); the threads are strong: due to their significant thickness, they allow lifting of heavy areas (cheekbone, cheeks) and hold the weight of the tissue well; have spikes that are not notched, but cast

, which significantly increases the strength of the thread; The elongation of such a thread reaches 20% of its length, that is, with strong tension, the thread will not break, but will stretch, which is especially important when working with moving parts of the body.

We introduce the threads through cannulas - this allows us to avoid injury to blood vessels and nerve endings.”

Denis Gruzdev

plastic surgeon, dermatologist, cosmetologist, president of the Society of Specialists in Medical Thread Technologies (OSMNT), head of the cosmetology course at the Military Medical Academy named after. S. M. Kirova (St. Petersburg)

Today, thread implantology is gaining momentum in the segment of aesthetic cosmetology as a method of correction and prevention of a wide range of age-related changes. This is the safest and most effective way of lifting, reinforcing (strengthening) and compacting the soft tissues of the face and body.

The severity and duration of the thread lifting result depend on three main factors: the qualifications of the doctor, the density of the patient’s skin and the material from which the thread used is made.

Of the biodegradable (absorbable) materials today, polylactic acid is the best. Silhouette Lift Soft threads (USA) are made from it. The threads have hollow cones, thanks to which safe lifting and fixation of soft tissues is carried out. A reliable frame is created in the tissues, which prevents sagging and sagging of the skin, keeping it in the desired position for several years.

Due to the ease of implantation of threads - the procedure is carried out under local anesthesia - the effect can be repeated after three to four years.

Polylactic acid, which is part of the threads, has the properties of a biorevitalizant - it has a very beneficial effect on the skin and has a healing effect. Two to six months after the procedure, the color and texture of the skin noticeably improve.

The impact does not imply a significant rehabilitation period. In most cases, having done the procedure on Friday evening, the patient can easily go to work on Monday.

This technique has almost no contraindications. It can be successfully combined with any injection and hardware procedures, allowing you to postpone your visit to a plastic surgeon for a long time. And in some cases, it completely eliminates the need for surgical facelift.”

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Contraindications

While the procedure is safe, you should take into account the circumstances that impede the procedure:

• period of bearing a child, breastfeeding;
• oncological diseases;
• skin tendency to scarring, tissue atrophy;
• an inflammatory process accompanied by an increase in body temperature and general malaise;
• diseases that require correction of sugar levels in the body.

Advantages of the technique

Among the main advantages that thread lifting is characterized by are the following:

• the anatomical areas that have undergone modeling are as close to natural as possible;
• the result of the tightening, depending on the chosen material and the characteristics of the client, remains stable for up to 2 years or more;
• the minimum rehabilitation period is 3–5 days;
• no postoperative stitches, cuts, scars.

Cost of thread lifting with kogi threads

The total cost of the procedure depends on the number of threads inserted.

Make an appointment with a cosmetologist to discuss in detail all the details of the procedure and find out the exact cost.

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Doctors' recommendations and possible side effects

After thread eyelid lifting, you need to follow simple rules. This will not only enhance the effect of the procedure, but will also help avoid unwanted consequences. Among the main ones are:

• restriction of facial movement for several days;
• for 14–20 days, avoid visiting saunas, solariums, etc.;
• Facial massage is contraindicated in the first 60 days after the procedure.

In some cases, after the procedure, tingling, thickening, and local swelling in the eyelid area may be observed for several days.

In what areas are Resorblift threads introduced?

Face

• in the eyebrow area: lifting the outer edge of the eyebrows and emphasizing the look
• in the cheek-zygomatic area: smoothing nasolabial folds, tightening the midface
• in the jowl: tightening and smoothing the oval of the face
• in the neck: wrinkle smoothing, skin tightening

Body

• in the décolleté area: tissue rejuvenation
• in the inner surface of the arms and inner thighs: tissue tightening
• anterior abdominal wall: tissue tightening