Facelift with mesothreads

At 25-30 years of age, the skin's own collagen production decreases, causing it to lose its elasticity and firmness, sag, and become covered with a network of wrinkles. To stop age-related changes, correct ptosis, and deformation of soft facial tissues, threadlifting, or mesothread lifting using a non-surgical technique, is performed. Why threadlifting, or 3D lifting, is more effective than the best lifting cosmetics, and who the procedure is suitable for - cosmetologists at the K+31 clinic (Moscow) tell us.
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Types of mesothreads

The main criteria by which thread lifting materials are distinguished are material and texture.

Thread texture:

  • Linear (Mono) can be implanted in any part of the body and face where there is a lot of soft tissue - arms, thighs, cheeks, forehead, décolleté, around the eyes, lips, etc. Their length can reach 25-60 cm
  • Spiral (Screw or Double Screw) are used to tighten areas of the face where facial expressions are enhanced. These are the areas around the mouth, cheeks, chin, nasolabial folds
  • Needle cogs with notches (COG), creating a network-frame, allow you to create a clear frame, they do not shift to other areas. They are used to correct the oval of the face, cheekbones, cheeks with pronounced gravitational ptosis
  • Screw, or braids (Multi screw or Mono Twin). They are used for areas where soft tissues, skin are especially dense, a reinforced frame is needed (buttocks, abdomen, thighs)

According to the material, cosmetic threads with mesotherapeutic effect are of the following types:

  • Absorbable, based on polydioxanone, polylactic acid
  • Non-absorbable made of polypropylene

There are many types of cosmetic mesothreads. The doctor selects the best option from them, depending on the condition of the soft tissues, the severity of the problem, age, area of impact and other selection conditions.

Types of mesothreads
mesothreads

What are mesothreads and how do they work

Mesothreads are actually threads, but not sewing ones, but therapeutic ones. They are very thin and elastic, so when inserted under the skin they create a dense frame that supports the facial tissues. For different cosmetic purposes, threads were invented that have specific effects:

  • Lifting
  • Reinforcing
  • Mesothreads

Mesothreads not only tighten and reinforce the skin. They combine these properties with mesotherapy due to their special composition. What is included in the composition of popular types of mesothreads:

  • Base - polydioxanone PDO (surgical suture material with absorbable properties)
  • Polyglycolic acid PGA (fibrous suture material)
  • Polylactic acid PLA (biodegrading, the thread forms lactic acid, which whitens, moisturizes the skin from the inside)
  • Caprolactone PCL (gives the effect of lifting and biorevitalization)
  • Polymer combination of caprolactone with lactide PLCA
  • Hyaluronic liquid threads with zinc (moisturize, fill tissues, create a framework, smooth the surface of the skin)
  • Gold spraying (has a pronounced antioxidant, rejuvenating action)

“Due to its high safety profile, polydioxanone is suitable for the correction of age-related changes in any patients, including those with thick skin and voluminous subcutaneous fat. Due to its softness, it is well tolerated by patients with thin atrophic skin, while harder threads in such skin can contour and shift.” Yulia Leshcheva, cosmetologist, teacher at the Bel Viso School - in an interview with the magazine “KOSMETIK international” (No. 1-2019).

Non-surgical facelift with mesothreads helps to achieve excellent results due to the double effect:

  • Mechanical. The irritating mechanical effect on the skin occurs due to the invasive puncture technique used in acupuncture. The tissues give a strong immune response to the injection and the presence of a foreign object (thread), which is associated with slight inflammation, blood flow, and the formation of a fibrous capsule of type 1 collagen. As a result, the skin receives a powerful stimulus for renewal, tightening, and its own synthesis of collagen and elastin;
  • Chemical. The chemical effect is due to the composition of the mesothreads, which the cosmetologist selects for specific cosmetology tasks. Gradual resorption releases substances useful for the skin, which explains the long-term effect of thread lifting.

Mesothreads have a high biocompatibility profile. The material does not cause allergic reactions, it is well compatible with tissues and decomposes without residue.

Areas of application of mesothreads

It is generally accepted that lifting is intended only for the face area. However, threads are installed in any area of the body that requires correction.

Face, head

Mesothreads can be applied to the entire face or one area, depending on the problem being solved:

  • Forehead (removal of transverse folds and creases on the bridge of the nose, between the eyebrows)
  • Cheeks (smoothing or complete elimination of nasolabial folds, folds near the cheekbones, ear)
  • Chin (creation of a clear oval, elimination of jowls, double chin, wrinkles between the lower lip and chin)
  • Around the lips (smoothing of wrinkles, lip tightening and adding volume)
  • Around the eyes (removal of bags, hernias, smoothing of wrinkles, eyelid tightening)

Thread lifting of the scalp helps to improve the condition of the hair, prevents hair loss, dryness, brittleness.

Neck, décolleté, shoulders

Mesothreads help to smooth the skin, eliminate "Venus rings" on the neck, and chest wrinkles. The procedure promotes skin tightening.

Arms

Thread implantation tightens the skin and eliminates soft tissue ptosis, forming a beautiful arm line.

Abdomen

Abdominal correction is performed after loss of shape following childbirth, or a dropped belly button. Mesothreads create a firm framework that supports and tightens the abdominal tissues.

Breasts

Through thread implantation, the problem of breast asymmetry, loss of shape, or sagging after childbirth or rapid weight loss can be solved.

Buttocks

Tightening helps overcome sagging tissue, flabbiness, and cellulite.

Threads can be placed in other parts of the body based on individual indications – for example, on the inner thighs, knees, etc.

General information about the procedure

Pros and cons of mesothread lifting

The popularity of 3D lifting, or thread lifting, is huge, this is explained by a wide range of aesthetic imperfections that the procedure can solve in one session. The result will be visible immediately after the intervention and will last about 2-3 years.

Comparative table of the pros and cons of mesothread lifting:

Advantages Disadvantages
Instant effect, tightened skin Swelling, bruising immediately after the session, which disappear without treatment in the first few days. The severity depends on the complexity of the procedure
No "plastic surgery" look, unnaturalness The effect is long-lasting, but still temporary. It is impossible to eliminate wrinkles and folds immediately for life.
Minimally invasive, low-trauma Invasive. The effect depends on the professionalism of the cosmetologist and the quality of the material.
Various volume of tasks that are solved in one session
A large selection of types of implanted material
Non-surgical tightening of body areas where defects could only be solved by surgical intervention
A good alternative to plastic surgery, and the results are often better than after plastic surgery
Preservation of natural facial features
Lifting and rejuvenation
Launching your own regeneration processes, collagen and elastin synthesis
Solving the problem of dryness, dehydration, dullness of the skin
Evens out the complexion
Invisible placement of mesothreads
Non-surgical technique is used with small punctures with a needle, so it does not leave scars
No long-term rehabilitation required
The appearance immediately after the procedure allows you to do your own thing, visit public places
Can be combined with other cosmetology methods for rejuvenation, improving appearance (botulinum therapy, hardware lifting procedures, mesotherapy, etc.)
Long-lasting effect (up to 3 years)

Immediately after the session, you can see the tightening and positive changes in appearance. This effect will only increase in the next 2-3 months, as the skin will begin to form its own new matrix, supporting tissue.

Preparation for the procedure

During the preliminary consultation, the cosmetologist evaluates the condition of the skin, calculates the quantity, and determines the required type of threads. The preparatory rules are standard, their implementation will help to achieve the best result and minimize the risk of complications:

  • 2 weeks before - stop taking medications that can affect the clotting ability of the blood (aspirin, methotrexate, paracetamol, citramon, ibuprofen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, etc.)
  • 2 weeks before, you need to stop aggressive home and salon cosmetic procedures (hard scrubbing, chemical peeling, acid bleaching, etc.)
  • 2 weeks before, exclude alcohol intake (even low-alcohol drinks)
  • 1 week before - stop smoking (tobacco negatively affects the healing process, smoking can negate the result of the procedure)
  • A week before, you need to arrange a gentle skin care regimen with a minimum of cosmetics and care products
  • A week before, stop visiting the bathhouse, saunas, solariums, sunbathing

You should tell your cosmetologist if you have recently been vaccinated or have had an acute respiratory viral infection. The procedure can be done no earlier than 3 weeks after vaccination and recovery.

Procedure stages

To implant the threads, the skin needs to be punctured with a special cannula or needle, so the doctor performs local anesthesia.

Procedure algorithm:

  1. Treatment of the skin with an antiseptic
  2. Application of anesthetic
  3. The doctor makes markings in the area of impact with a marker
  4. The needle or cannula is inserted along the lines under the skin. Releasing the fixing clamp, the doctor removes the needle, and the thread remains in the tissue along the puncture
  5. After the work, the cosmetologist treats the skin with a bactericidal agent

The session lasts about an hour. The duration, like the total price of a face or body mesothread lift, depends on the number of threads that need to be implanted, the area of impact, the type of threads and other factors.

Recommendations during the rehabilitation period after the procedure

Although the invasiveness is small, it requires especially careful handling of the skin after the session. A mild, hypoallergenic cleanser should be used for washing daily. Attention to the composition: cosmetics for care during recovery should not contain alcohol, fragrances and dyes, abrasive particles, aggressive inclusions and acids.

Rules for every day:

  1. Treat the puncture points three times a day with an antiseptic recommended by a cosmetologist
  2. Do not touch your face or apply makeup until the tissues are completely healed
  3. For two weeks - do not take a hot bath, do not visit a swimming pool, bathhouse, solarium, sauna, do not swim in open water, do not go out in the open sun
  4. Use sunscreen with a high SPF (from 50) before going outside
  5. Avoid increased facial expressions
  6. Sleep on your back
  7. Do not massage the area where the threads are installed, use scrubs

If there is swelling, soreness of tissues, you can apply cold compresses. If the intervention is large, the doctor will recommend an analgesic, which must be taken strictly according to the instructions. Usually, soreness is observed only on the first day.

Indications for face lifting with mesothreads

Mesothread thread lifting is used very widely in cosmetology. In addition to the pronounced and long-lasting effect of lifting and rejuvenation, the method allows you to solve a wide range of cosmetology and medical problems, correct defects, asymmetry, etc.

Main indications:

  • Wrinkles, deep creases in the face, forehead, neck, décolleté area
  • Signs of photoaging, dull skin, uneven pigmentation
  • Sagging, loss of elasticity, skin elasticity
  • Ptosis of cheeks, eyelids
  • Pronounced folds on the bridge of the nose, nasolabial folds
  • “Floating” oval, sagging chin, double chin, jowls, lost contour of the cheekbones
  • Asymmetrical face
  • “Widow's” corners of the lips, eyes
  • Purse-string wrinkles on the face
  • Wrinkles behind the cheekbones
  • Bags under the eyes
  • Fat "depots"
  • Stretch marks on the body (abdomen, chest, thighs, buttocks)
  • Fibrosis
  • Cellulite

The procedure is more often used by mature women - from 50 years old, who want to prolong youth and correct progressive age-related changes. But everything is individual, sometimes thread lifting is required for young women 25-30 years old to correct some aesthetic imperfections. The advisability of performing a mesothread lift is determined by a cosmetologist at the initial consultation.

Contraindications

Threadlifting is a minimally invasive procedure with few restrictions. However, all items on the list of contraindications must be excluded to avoid complications. Mesothreads are not installed in the following cases:

  • Pregnancy, breastfeeding
  • Infectious and inflammatory processes, burns, wounds, scars in the area of exposure
  • Acute respiratory viral infections, high body temperature, fever
  • Exacerbation, decompensation of chronic diseases
  • Immunodeficiency states, regardless of the cause
  • Oncological pathologies
  • Pathologies of the cardiovascular system, respiratory, renal, hepatic insufficiency
  • Blood clotting disorders
  • Alcohol consumption the day before the procedure
  • Mental pathologies, in which the patient is not aware of his actions

Before the procedure, it is necessary get advice not only from a cosmetologist, but also from a specialist - a therapist, cardiologist, neurologist, dermatologist, etc.

Non-surgical lifting with mesothreads in the clinic "K+31"

In the cosmetology department of the medical center "K + 31" (Moscow), thread lifting and other cosmetology procedures are performed by experienced qualified cosmetologists. We use only certified high-quality materials, ensuring complete safety and excellent results.

The final cost of the procedure depends on the type and number of threads, it will be indicated by the cosmetologist at the initial consultation. Approximate prices for mesothread lifting and other procedures can be found on the clinic's website or by calling the administrator. It is convenient to sign up for a consultation through the administrator or the feedback form on the official website of "K + 31".

Non-surgical lifting with mesothreads in the clinic

Answers to popular questions

Questions are answered by consulting doctors of the multidisciplinary medical center "K+31".

How long will the effect of mesothread implantation in the face last?

The mesotherapeutic threads themselves are made of absorbable material and undergo biodegradation after 4-6 months. But during this time, they form their own skin matrix, which will now support the tissues in the correct position and tone. The collagen capsules formed around the threads are the “reinforcement” that makes up the new skin frame. It lasts 2-3 years, depending on the type of threads, the installation area, and the condition of the skin.

Is it painful to install cosmetology 3D threads?

The procedure involves subcutaneous injection of material, so it is painful without anesthesia. The doctor uses one of the types of anesthesia before the session, which will relieve discomfort and pain. Mainly, application anesthesia is used, sometimes local anesthesia by injection. General anesthesia is not required.

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