Mesothreads for facelift: features and rules of use

Modern cosmetology uses different methods of facial rejuvenation. One of them is lifting with mesothreads. This technique is unique and has a number of features. Therefore, before deciding on such a cosmetic intervention, you need to understand the essence of the process itself, distinguish between its varieties, have an idea not only about the indications, but also about contraindications.

Mesothreads are part of a procedure called threadlifting. Such a cosmetic procedure has appeared in our country relatively recently. Mesothreads are special hypoallergenic devices based on polydioxanone. By its structure, the substance used is a suture material that dissolves on its own. It is also called 3D, liquid threads that dissolve under the skin within six months after the introduction according to a special scheme.

It is safe for cells and the body as a whole; it has been successfully used in medicine for over 30 years. To moisten the implantation zones, these threads are coated with polylactic acid. The material is in fine needles that are inserted under the skin. As a rule, the thickness of the used mesothread does not exceed 0.3 mm. The needles used for such lifting are flexible. This is necessary so that the specialist can process the skin in its different layers.

The method of facelift with mesothreads itself is non-surgical and originates from Korea. It is based on the acupuncture technique with the principle of affecting 14 energy channels.According to this, the method of using mesothreads will open channels clogged with stress, unhealthy diet, diseases and poor ecology. The use of these threads, in fact, has a pronounced effect, since they trigger the production of collagen in the tissues, which is necessary for the nutrition of cells.

Due to the minimum thickness of the inserted threads, which is comparable in diameter to a human hair, it runs painlessly. The threads allow you to create a kind of skeleton, which allows the skin to look toned and beautiful. Fibers envelop the threads under the skin, therefore a lifting effect occurs. In addition, it helps to rid the skin of age-related pigmentation.

The severity of the effect will be noticeable almost immediately, which is one of the main factors in the popularity of the technique. It is universal and can be applied not only to the skin of the face. The threads are attached to the base of the needles and implanted into the skin after the specialist removes the needles themselves.

However, in order to improve the condition of the skin, not only the type of threads used, but also the characteristics of the patient's skin, the number of installed needles and the areas themselves are of particular importance. The action of the mesothreads is double directional. Due to the introduction of threads at regular intervals in the necessary areas, they create a supporting mesh for the skin, so the effect of this technique is more noticeable in comparison with other cosmetic manipulations. In addition, collagen production is carried out precisely in the places where the threads are installed, due to which the skin is evened out, acquiring the effect of natural rejuvenation.

It is worth briefly identifying the main advantages of this method, which make it in demand among modern women. In addition to the fact that it is non-surgical and does not require anesthesia, it can be combined with other cosmetic procedures. So, it is compatible with botulinum therapy. The advantage is the fact that to achieve the desired effect, you do not need a course of procedures: one session is enough.

The method allows you to install mesothreads in different areas of the face. At the same time, he has a positive effect on his condition. After that, blood circulation improves, deep folds of the skin are smoothed, minor irregularities disappear altogether.

However, for all its effectiveness, the technique also has disadvantages. Its cost depends on the number of needles used. If there are few of them, it will not hit the budget; in the case of tightening large areas, the price will not seem small. Despite the fact that the procedure is considered painless, in some cases it not only creates discomfort when the needles are inserted under the skin, but also pains are noted. In addition, in rare cases, during skin rehabilitation, complications and hematomas are possible.

One of the significant factors is the choice of a qualified specialist who has permits for carrying out this kind of cosmetic manipulation. If the work is taken up by a non-professional, this can lead to serious consequences.

It should be noted that the threads used for the cosmetic procedure can have not only different lengths, but also the structure. Regarding the length, experts often use varieties of 38 and 50 mm. As for the options for the threads themselves, they are selected taking into account the characteristics of the skin. Today, three types of thread lifting are used in cosmetic practice. It is important to understand their differences, since each type of thread is aimed at solving specific problems.

It is customary to call such threads basic; this is the main and most common raw material for threadlifting.The structure of this material is notable for its smoothness, such a thread tightening is considered preventive. This is explained by its ability to slow down the aging process of the skin. This type of lifting is used to strengthen various problem areas of the skin, including not only the face, but also the neck area.

Such threads are even and have a wide range of lengths (from 25 to 90 mm). They are applicable for the correction of the oval of the face, as well as the décolleté area. These threads are the simplest of all. Line is nothing more than a monofilament suture with easy installation. This is a tool for giving the skin elasticity, correcting minor peri-labial folds, correcting the shape of the lips, as well as getting rid of a double chin.

Such threads for threadlifting are often called screw threads. They are considered to be quite effective because they allow you to achieve the maximum anti-aging effect. This is explained by the fact that the thread, after removing the needle, takes its natural shape in the form of a spiral. Such a procedure is effective not only for eliminating a double chin, but can also affect the shape of the eyebrows, rid the skin of linear folds, and improve the contours of the face.

The length of these threads can be 50-60 cm. They are also convenient because they can be part of a complex skin rejuvenation. Such varieties are especially indicated for women over 40 years old, and are also actively used in the area between the eyebrows. Despite the spiral structure, they do not disturb natural facial expressions.

Such threads in cosmetology are called needle threads, as well as with notches. Of all the varieties, they are the most powerful, capable of making a facelift as pronounced as possible without surgery. The structure of the material is characterized by the presence of bidirectional teeth located along the entire length of the thread. This feature allows it to be held inside as firmly as possible, strengthening the fabric frame.

Such threads, in addition to the tasks described above, are able to eliminate facial asymmetry, which is their advantage. This is a contouring tool that can be applied to body skin as well.

Depending on the type of problem that exists, the mesothreads used for threadlifting are can be indicated for the elimination or correction of cosmetic problems of the dermis, which include:

• wrinkles in the forehead, neck, chest;
• folds in the area of ​​the auricles;
• deep nasolacrimal folds;
• excessively pronounced grooves of the nasolabial folds;
• drooping chin and "bulldog" cheeks;
• cellulite and facial asymmetry;
• signs of skin aging, including loss of elasticity;
• mesh around the eyes and crow's feet;
• sagging abdomen, skin of hands, buttocks.

There are cases when a cosmetic procedure using mesothreads is not possible.

A qualified cosmetologist may refuse to carry it out if:

• individual intolerance to the anesthetic used;
• the presence of chronic infectious diseases, including at the stage of exacerbation;
• irritation or injury to the skin in the places of planned treatment;
• the presence of cancer;
• diabetes mellitus;
• diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• mental disorder;
• implants present at the site of exposure;
• blood clotting disorder;
• problems that prevent the formation of connective tissue;
• the patient's age up to 25-30 years;
• the presence of excess subcutaneous fat in the area of ​​the planned treatment;
• pregnancy and breastfeeding.

At the stage of preparation for manipulations, the patient takes tests, according to which the doctor determines the presence of an allergy to the materials used. In addition, the client's tolerance to the anesthetic is evaluated.Threadlifting is carried out with preliminary cleansing of the skin at the treatment sites. The affected area is treated with special antiseptics, and then an analgesic in the form of a gel-like liquid.

The beautician necessarily performs markings, which allows him to see the further direction of the introduction of each needle with a mesothread. To do this, use a special white pencil. The needles with threads are removed from the package and inserted one by one under the skin at the designated places.

After the suture is set and detached, the doctor removes the needle. Then the skin is again wiped with an antiseptic preparation. If bleeding wounds appear after removing the needle, use hydrogen peroxide.

The approximate number of threads for different zones is as follows:

• for nasolabial folds from 3 to 5 pcs. for each;
• for lifting eyebrows from 5 to 10 pcs.;
• for the chin or forehead from 10 to 12 pieces;
• for cheek rejuvenation about 10-15 pcs.;
• to eliminate a double chin no more than 10-15 pieces;
• for neck rejuvenation about 20 pcs.;
• for circular tightening from 40 to 50 pcs.

Working with 3D mesothreads requires special qualifications of a doctor. In this case, a violation of the skin occurs, so the doctor in the clinic takes all measures to exclude skin infection. There should be no makeup on your face. In the clinic, the doctor also performs quartzing of the room. He selects the length of the thread taking into account the characteristics and thickness of the skin of a particular patient.

Do not trust the first clinic you come across, and even more so advertising, going there for skin rejuvenation. Despite the fact that the technique is non-surgical, it can only be carried out by a certified specialist. It is worth considering: the session is not done at home, this is a violation of sterility. Before entrusting your skin to a specific specialist, you should seek advice from several places.

This will allow us to compare the opinions of each doctor and determine which of them is more credible. It should be borne in mind: if the doctor begins to put pressure on the patient, assuring him of vital global rejuvenation right here and now, this clinic should be immediately excluded from the list of selected ones. Remember: no qualified specialist who relates to his work, from a professional point of view, will impose any technique on the patient. He will weigh all the possible risks, draw up an anamnesis, will not boast about the degree of his qualifications, but will tell you how the procedure itself and skin rehabilitation will go. It will not make the patient feel dying without cosmetic intervention.

You can choose a doctor based on reviews that the World Wide Web is rich in today. This will allow you to understand who you can entrust your health to. If you are promised a complete elimination of wrinkles, you should not trust such clinics. In fact, it will not be possible to get rid of them 100% due to the natural age-related changes in the skin.

The effect will be: the skin will become more toned, fresher and smoother, the number of fine wrinkles may decrease. In addition, deep folds will become less pronounced. The contour of the face can also be tightened by reducing the severity of the "bulldog" cheeks. However, no more: it is impossible to make the skin like a baby's, you need to understand this.

As a rule, if the procedure is carried out correctly, there are no side effects after it. However, if they exist, this indicates the incompetence of the doctor or the patient's failure to comply with his recommendations on measures during skin rehabilitation. It is worth briefly mentioning the main points, the reason for which you need to know, because sometimes non-professional cosmetologists try to hide their mistakes with a period of rehabilitation.

• For example, if after the procedure the so-called accordion effect is noted, this indicates the incorrect introduction of the needles without taking into account the anatomy of specific areas of the skin. In this case, the skin will tighten. In this case, it will not be possible to eliminate the trouble on your own.
• Other negative effects include the formation of subcutaneous nodules. They may look like small wen. The reason for their formation is the uneven distribution of the thread when removing the needle. You will not be able to get rid of them on your own: you will have to wait until they are completely dissolved.
• Sometimes the installed threads can be seen. This suggests that they were introduced into the surface layer of the skin, or it is too thin. The peculiarities of the leather in the places of future processing must be clarified before placing the threads.
• If after the procedure, instead of healing the skin, suppuration and inflammation formed, this indicates an elementary violation of sterility. In this case, even an abscess is possible.

In addition to these side effects, bruising and swelling may occur after the procedure. These phenomena are not considered to be something wrong, since when the needles are inserted, in most cases, small capillaries are touched. The negative effects usually go away after a few days. The same applies to the appearance of small folds that may appear after the session. As a rule, they go away on their own within one to two weeks, as this is enough for the threads to fall into place.

According to the general recommendations of specialists, after carrying out the skin rejuvenation procedure using mesothreads for the first 2 weeks, you need to control your facial expressions, you cannot:

• smile broadly;
• talk a lot;
• chewing gum;
• yaup;
• use cocktail tubes.

Do not strain your eyes and face skin, the number of sudden muscle movements must be reduced. In the early stages, after the manipulations, the skin needs gentle care. For washing, you should use products with a mild effect. Toner, purified water, foam without abrasive will do.

Refusal to drink coffee and alcohol will speed up the rehabilitation period. It is undesirable to eat foods that provoke the appearance of puffiness (for example, spicy, smoked and salty foods). In addition, there are other recommendations that must be followed in order to avoid complications.

You can highlight the basic rules that the patient must follow after the procedure.

• The number of touches to the treated areas during the period of cell regeneration should be minimized.
• For the first two days, you cannot use decorative cosmetics, and especially foundation and powder.
• The massage of the insertion sites of the threads is excluded: this not only will not accelerate the rehabilitation, but can harm the health of the skin.
• When installing mesothreads in the abdomen, buttocks and other parts of the body, it is necessary to reduce any impact on them. In this case, you can wear a support bandage or elastic bandage.
• With the permission of the doctor, at the end of the first day, you can make a cooling compress with a disinfecting liquid. In this case, ice can be applied to the places where the mesothreads are installed for no more than 15 minutes.

• If bruises and bruises appear, you should consult with your doctor about choosing an absorbable agent (for example, creams).
• Pain relief after manipulations, which may appear in patients with especially sensitive skin, is also selected by a specialist.
• The skin should not be exposed to such stresses as being in a solarium, steam bath, sauna or swimming pool (you need to wait at least 2 weeks from the moment the threads are inserted under the skin).
• You need to sleep on the face during the procedure using a high pillow for the first 2-3 weeks.It is desirable that the head is in an elevated position (at least 30 degrees).
• You can not wash with hot water until the process of skin rehabilitation is over.

Threadlifting is a popular procedure for many modern women. According to experts, young patients who want to improve the contours of their faces often resort to this technique. Women who are familiar with such a lifting note that the severity of the effect is most noticeable 2 weeks after the installation of the threads. Particularly pleasing to the fair sex is the fact that the use of mesothreads allows you to even out the deep grooves of mimic wrinkles.

For information on how the mesothread facelift procedure is performed, see the next video.