What does the face look like after threads: possible problems and rehabilitation

Briefly about the types of threads

The material used for suspending is different. After all, the areas of the face that need correction also differ, as do the severity of age-related problems and skin characteristics.

general description

Vector lifting, or thread lifting, is aimed at rejuvenating different parts of the body: face, neck, arms, hips and décolleté.

During the procedure, the skin regeneration mechanism is launched, the resulting cavity is filled with connective tissue, which becomes denser over time. The resulting base protects against the effects of gravity, as it promotes artificial stimulation of metabolism.

Threads have maximum survival rate in the epidermal layers because they consist of substances compatible with the dermis. Polylactic acid in the composition provides additional hydration at the injection sites.

They are inserted with an elastic needle or cannula, which makes the manipulation safe and virtually painless.

The threads are:

• Absorbable. They are in particular demand because they are found in surface layers and disintegrate within a year. The compacted fabrics act as a supporting frame and last for several years.
• Non-biodegradable (non-absorbable). They have increased density and are located in the deep muscle layers. It is made of gold, platinum, polypropylene, Teflon. Implantation allows you to tighten the middle and superficial epidermis.li>
• Combined models for reinforcement are represented by a non-biodegradable base and sealing cones that are removed from the body.
• Liquid - are a gel-like composition with hyaluronic acid. Under the skin, the substance hardens, forms a supporting frame and gradually dissolves.

Indications

Thread lifting models the cheekbones by lifting them up; as a result, the face is lifted and an even contour is restored in the area of ​​the main support points: the chin, cheeks and cheekbones.

The procedure is aimed at solving the following age-related changes:

• drooping upper eyelids;
• drooping corners of the eyes and mouth;
• the appearance of nasolacrimal grooves;
• deep crease on the bridge of the nose;
• sagging eyebrows;
• jowl formation;
• swollen cheekbones;
• sagging skin in the neck area;
• excess fatty tissue in the chin area;
• asymmetry of the lower third of the face;
• double chin;
• severity of nasolabial folds;
• mimic mesh around the eyes and lips;
• creases under the ears;
• blurred outline, blurred oval;
• dull, lifeless skin;
• wrinkles in the eyebrow area;
• volume of the cheeks;
• excessive dryness of the dermis;
• uneven skin texture;
• excessive thinness of the face.

You should refuse plastic surgery if:

• bleeding disorders;
• infectious or inflammatory processes;
• mental disorders;
• oncology;
• skin diseases;
• presence of implants in the intervention area;
• diabetes mellitus;
• predisposition to the formation of keloid scars;
• damage to the skin (wounds, ulcers, burns);
• pathologies of the immune system.

Age characteristics

The ideal age for a thread lift is 40-50 years.

Until this point, the defects are minor; it is better to carry out biorevitalization or injections of hyaluronic acid and Botox.

After 50 years, the procedure will not give a positive result. Indeed, during this period, most women are diagnosed with severe ptosis of the third degree, the skin becomes thinner, muscles atrophy, and the bones of the skull undergo changes. Threads do not remove such problems, but are used to secure the surgical work of a facelift.

How do face lift threads work?

Threads for face lifting act exclusively mechanically - they tighten the skin and then maintain it in the acquired position. The threads stimulate the production of collagen by your own cells. Staying under the skin for 4-6 months (on average), they dissolve, and their location is filled with collagen and connective tissue. It is they who subsequently serve as the frame.

If you do not expose the body to sudden changes in weight, the resulting tightening effect can last up to 8-12 months.

We recommend reading about what threads are used for face lifting. From the article you will learn about who needs a facelift, contraindications to the procedure, results, pros and cons of modern facial threads. And here is more information about the effectiveness of the Altera procedure for a facelift.

Expert opinion

• Cosmetologist
• Surgeon

Anna Avaliani

practicing cosmetologist

2 weeks (on average) swelling decreases and postoperative bruises disappear. But complete rehabilitation lasts about 2-12 months. This is exactly how much the body will need to fully recover. The main thing is to follow all the doctor’s advice, then you will be able to recover faster.

Aisha Baron

plastic surgeon

To cope with discomfort after plastic surgery, use cold compresses. But keep them for more than a quarter of an hour. Between compresses you need to take breaks of at least 20-30 minutes. Basically, doctors prescribe medications against inflammation, analgesics that relieve pain, and antibiotics. It is strictly forbidden to prescribe them to yourself. To speed up recovery, doctors often send patients for hardware procedures. You can learn about the nuances of recovery after plastic surgery in the video:

The main goal of rehabilitation procedures is to reduce the time for the body to recover after plastic rejuvenation measures.

By adhering to the rules associated with rehabilitation, the patient recovers 2-3 times faster than if they were ignored, and returns to the usual rhythm of life.

When does the effect of mesothreads occur?

The first effect of facial skin tightening occurs immediately after the introduction of mesothreads, if the procedure went without complications. Subsequently, the results become better because the material begins to actively work in the subcutaneous space. The maximum effect is assessed no earlier than 1-2 months after the manipulation.

All these statements are true only if the doctor did his job flawlessly and there were no complications during the rehabilitation period.

Before and after mesothreads

Rehabilitation period

Lifting carried out with the placement of artificially created materials (even those that are completely identical to natural ones) into living tissues occurs with their damage. Therefore, even with such a low-traumatic procedure as a facelift with threads, rehabilitation has its own characteristics, requires limitations and is accompanied by inconvenience.

Otherwise, the patient will face a disappointing result. At best, this is a lack of lifting effect. In others, complications arise that will lead to the need for treatment or removal of the threads. Therefore, experts compile a whole list of requirements for the recovery period:

• Avoid overheating your face and body. To do this, you will have to give up hot food and drinks for 3-5 days. And forget about the sauna, beach, solarium for at least 2 weeks. The heat increases the flow of blood to the face, which means swelling occurs.
• Do not allow face contact with other surfaces. If you touch it with your hands unnecessarily, it is easy to get infected. And mechanical impact can push the migration of threads, disrupt the process of formation of new cells, and cause facial asymmetry.
• To avoid this, you should only sleep on your back for now.
• Postpone facial massage and other cosmetic procedures. Most of them lead to heating of tissues or are a mechanical effect on them.
• Do not use cosmetics. For injured skin, it will become another source of infection. Facial care after threads should be limited to careful washing and the use of Miramistin and Bepanten, if recommended by the specialist who performed the procedure.
• Limit physical activity. During the recovery stage after thread lifting, it will prevent the disappearance of swelling, the healing of the material and may contribute to its movement. It's not just about sports, but also about facial muscle movements.

Watch this video on how to tighten your face and neck:

What not to do after mesothreads

After mesothreads you cannot do the following:

• carry out any thermal procedures - visit spa salons, saunas, baths and take a hot bath for 2 weeks;
• play sports - moderate physical activity is allowed, but it is necessary to exclude an increase in blood pressure, a rush of blood to the face, the restriction lasts 30 days;
• take medications that thin the blood - these include Aspirin, which is excluded for 2-4 weeks;
• drink alcoholic beverages for 15 days - they lead to a rush of blood, increased blood pressure, which can provoke the formation of swelling and bruising;

• carry out facial massage, do any cosmetic procedures - over the course of 10-15 days, these manipulations can provoke the movement of mesothreads under the skin and the loss of the acquired result;
• do not sleep face down on the pillow for the first 1-3 days;
• carry out cleansing procedures - peeling, even light at home, is prohibited for 50-60 days.

On the first day, it is undesirable to touch your face with your hands, feel, and especially knead the places where the mesothreads were inserted. You can wash your face the day after the procedure, but drying with a towel is prohibited - just blotting with a soft textile napkin is enough. In the first 3-5 days, it is not advisable to expose your face to direct sunlight; if you need to go outside in hot weather, apply a cream with sunscreen filters to your skin.

Watch this video on how to care for your face after installing threads:

Mask after threads on the face

After threads, no masks should be applied to the face for 10-15 days. The only thing that is allowed to be done during this period of time is lotions from decoctions of medicinal herbs. The procedure is performed as follows:

1. The skin is cleansed by washing and using an alcohol-free lotion.
2. A concentrated decoction of chamomile or calendula flowers is prepared: 1 tablespoon per 150 ml of water, heated in a water bath for 15-20 minutes.
3. A gauze or textile napkin is moistened in warm broth and lightly wrung out.
4. The “application” is applied to the face and held there for 10 minutes.

This procedure prevents inflammation and speeds up the recovery process after implantation of threads.

After 15 days, you can begin caring procedures using moisturizing and nourishing masks:

• Based on honey. To 2 tablespoons of liquid bee product add 1 chicken yolk or white (dry or oily skin, respectively), 1 tablespoon of sour cream and 5 drops of any essential oil.
• Based on fermented milk products. You need to take kefir/natural yogurt/sour cream and oatmeal in such an amount that after mixing you get a homogeneous thick mass. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil to it.
• Based on fruits and vegetables. Fresh cucumber, strawberries/raspberries, peaches/apples are suitable for the procedure. They need to be crushed, pureed, if there is a hard peel, then it must be removed first. A small amount of any cosmetic or vegetable oil is added to the finished mass.

The masks are applied to the face with gentle movements, remain in place for 15-20 minutes, after which they are washed off with warm water. The frequency of the procedure is 2 times a week.

Mesothreads and alcohol

Mesothreads and alcohol are incompatible “things” because:

• the end result of the procedure may not just be absent, but be exactly the opposite - the skin will become flabby, sagging;
• the combination of some medications and alcohol can be “killer” - an acute allergic reaction develops;
• increased blood pressure and temporary dilation of blood vessels lead to blood thinning, which ensures the formation of extensive bruises during the rehabilitation period;
• alcohol provokes edema due to fluid retention in the body.

Experts recommend stopping drinking any alcoholic beverages, even non-strong ones, 2-3 weeks before the upcoming procedure. Recovery should take place completely without the presence of alcohol in the menu.

Recommendations after threads

After installing the threads, doctors give the following recommendations for the recovery period:

• Apply ice or cold compresses to your face periodically during the first 48 hours. This is done for no more than 10 minutes and every 2-3 hours. This helps reduce pain and eliminate swelling.
• The puncture sites (where the threads were inserted) must be regularly treated with an antiseptic in the first 3 days. This could be Chlorhexidine, Miramistin. The face is not wiped, but a cotton pad (or a piece of bandage or gauze) soaked in the product is applied to the desired point.
• For the first week, 2 times a day you need to lubricate your face with Heparin or Traumeel ointments. They prevent the formation of bruises, accelerate the processes of regeneration and metabolism in the deep layers of the dermis. The preparations are applied strictly in the directions indicated by the doctor - it is important not to displace the threads inserted under the skin.

In the first 2 days, you need to give up hot food and drinks, follow a diet - eat pureed foods, drink a lot, but only if your urinary system and kidneys, heart and vascular system are healthy.

Correction of facial asymmetry after installation of mesothreads

Facial asymmetry after installation of mesothreads can be caused by incorrect technique of the doctor; correction of such a complication of the procedure is carried out only in a clinical setting. There are two ways to solve the problem:

• wait until the injected material is completely absorbed - this is about six months;
• remove threads immediately after installation.

In the first case, the experts themselves recommend artificially accelerating the process of decay and removal of material from the body by violating all the rules of rehabilitation. A patient who is dissatisfied with the result after the introduction of mesothreads can:

• play sports - even the most severe physical activity;
• drinking alcohol;
• visit the bathhouse, sauna;
• carry out any thermal cosmetic procedures;
• at home, regularly massage your face and cleanse your skin with peeling agents.

But even in this case, it will take at least 3 months to wait for the appearance to be restored, so the second option for solving the problem of asymmetry is more often used - removing the mesothreads. The manipulation is carried out according to a clear algorithm:

1. The area of ​​the face where the thread was inserted incorrectly is numbed by injection with an anesthetic (Ultracaine is most often used).
2. The center of the defect is located, a puncture is made with a thick needle a few millimeters from it.
3. A special hook is inserted into the resulting hole, with which the doctor hooks a loop from the mesothread.
4. The thread is removed using tweezers, a clamp or a forceps (surgical holding instruments).
5. The place where the manipulation is performed is treated with an antiseptic solution and covered with an adhesive plaster.

The recovery period lasts no more than 3 days; the adhesive plaster from the puncture is removed after 24 hours. During rehabilitation, you need to regularly treat your face with antiseptic solutions, not use decorative cosmetics and drink less liquid to eliminate the possibility of the formation of extensive swelling.

By inserting threads into the face, the consequences can be completely opposite to those expected. For some, this is the joy of transformation, young skin, excellent health and mood. Others are forced to deal with complications. And in order to reduce their risk to zero, you should try to find a good specialist in advance. And after the procedure, make your own efforts for a problem-free recovery.

Natural consequences of thread lifting

Regarding the procedure, the expression about beauty requiring sacrifice is true. Fortunately, normally they are not so scary, and they will not appear on the face for long. Typical damage results last no more than 2 weeks. For some, visible effects go away faster. But this depends both on the scale of the intervention, the material used, and on age and individual characteristics. The norm is:

• Swelling of the face after threads. It is especially noticeable in the first 3 days, then it declines. After 2 weeks, excess fluid is completely removed. Those who have dense, heavy facial tissues are more prone to swelling.
• Pain. Even the thinnest mesothreads are inserted through a puncture in the skin. And then the body still has to adapt to the foreign body. The influence of edema, that is, fluid pressure, is also added. Therefore, it hurts for 3-4 days. The intensity of sensations is different for everyone. Some are forced to take analgesics, others do without them.
• Bruises after insertion of threads on the face. The consequence is due to damage to small vessels. After all, the specialist, although he moves the needle and thread along the marked lines, works blindly. More hematomas remain when blood clotting is reduced, or when lifting is done on the eve of critical days, during menstruation.

Bruises on the face go away quite quickly after the insertion of threads

• Minor unevenness on the skin. They are noticeable at the needle entry and exit points, as well as along the thread line. In most cases, this is a sign of tissue getting used to the new position, which will go away after 7 to 10 days.
• Difficulty with facial expressions. This is a consequence of the influence of anesthesia, because it is provided by injection of drugs that “freeze” the tissue. For most women, the feeling of lack of freedom goes away 2 - 3 hours after completion of the manipulations. The symptom may bother you for up to 3-4 days, while the pronounced swelling persists. Excess fluid also creates obstacles to muscle movements.
• Hypercorrection. The feeling that the face is “tightened”, looks unnatural, occurs against the background of swelling. As the fluid is removed, all areas fall into place.

Carrying out the procedure

Before talking about self-thread lifting, it’s worth understanding a little about what mesothreads are and why they are so different. Threads can be thick, thin, short, long.

This video shows this procedure:

Briefly about threads

There are three main types of mesothreads: smooth, spiral and notched (unidirectional and bidirectional). Smooth threads are preferable to use at a young age (up to 35 years), they are not endowed with a lifting effect. The other two types already have lifting properties and can be used in adulthood. The most effective are threads with notches.

To insert mesothreads, flexible thin needles (their length can be different: from 3 to 9 cm) or cannulas are used. Qualified professionals prefer to use needles, as they have more capabilities and it is much easier to secure the thread with a needle. Working with a needle requires good experience.

How it works

Threads with mesosolution are introduced along surgical vectors, the tissues seem to be “stitched” with this solution, and then a thorough “working” process of rejuvenation and correction begins. But the result is visible immediately after the procedure.

Algorithm

1. Examine the abdominal area
2. Set - how many threads are required and what quality,
3. Lubricate the stomach with a composition containing lidocaine (not everyone resorts to this and not always),
4. A needle with thread or cannula is inserted along the vectors,
5. The solution is injected
6. The needles are pulled out (the thread remains in the tissue, it is secured),
7. The thread insertion (puncture) sites are treated.

The procedure does not last long, an hour at most.

The composition with lidocaine is used if the patient is highly sensitive or if desired. Sometimes they resort to injection of an anesthetic.

Before and after the procedure

Why complications may occur

After such a low-traumatic intervention as a facelift with threads, complications arise for several reasons:

• Failure to maintain sterility during their administration . Often the procedure is performed on an outpatient basis. But small punctures in the skin are enough for infection to penetrate.
• Incorrect placement of support material . The threads must be inserted along a certain trajectory. If it is violated, complications from defects in appearance to damage to well-being are possible.
• Wrong choice of correction material . Its diversity and incompetence of a specialist can lead to an error. Thin biodegradable threads will not correct severe ptosis, but will lead to severe skin tension and related problems. And thick, non-absorbable ones, introduced into the eyelid area, will be visible, make the face rough, and provoke many other complications.
• Gold threads for the face are especially often the subject of doubt, the benefits and harms of which are still discussed by experts. The material has been used since the very beginning of the method, since it does not cause rejection and is easy to administer.
• But over time, it became clear that gold is more suitable for preventing aging than for correcting severe age-related changes. It easily moves in tissues, causing asymmetry and other appearance defects. And the fragility of gold threads can lead to their breakage and protrusion above the surface of the skin.
• Neglect of the patient's living conditions during rehabilitation . If the initial visible consequences went away quickly and the face acquired a younger appearance, this does not mean that restrictions can be lifted before 2 weeks.
• Features of the patient's body . It can reject material introduced into the facial tissue and react unpredictably to anesthesia.

Watch this video about complications after installing threads:

Cost of the procedure

At a face-to-face consultation, the cosmetologist will tell you the exact price for a facelift with threads. The doctor needs to see you to choose the appropriate type and number of threads. Usually in Moscow, facelift threads cost approximately the same; the only question is the reliability of the supplier and the qualifications of the cosmetologist.

Prices for Gold threads

Aptos prices

Rejuvenation with threads is not an operation, and in our country it is performed not only by the chief physician - plastic surgeon Anzhelika Vladimirovna Nikolaeva-Fedorova, but also by all cosmetologists. The clinic orders threads regularly; You can make a personal order for your procedure

We pay great attention to the safety of thread lifting, so we work only with official distributors.

Sign up for thread reinforcement by calling the clinic: +7 (499) 137-00-00 or via chat on the website.

List of possible problems

Complications after threads on the face can develop as a continuation of the natural consequences of the intervention. If bruises and swelling do not disappear for a long time, but on the contrary, increase their presence, this is already a reason to visit a doctor and take additional measures. Among the consequences of thread lifting, there are such signs that under no circumstances are considered normal and in most cases force the removal of threads:

• Allergy . Intolerance and resulting poor health can be caused by painkillers or other medications used during the intervention. Less commonly, a reaction occurs to the threads themselves. Allergies to drugs are detected quickly. Rejection of the material occurs some time after completion of the procedure.
• Infection . If inflammation is detected at an early stage and does not occupy a large area of ​​tissue, it can be treated with antibiotics. If an abscess develops, the threads must be removed.
• Persistent impairment of facial expressions . It can be caused by injury or compression of the nerves, which is very rare. Then the threads should be removed.
• Violation of the facial contour . It occurs as a result of overcorrection when tissue is tightened too much. Massage can help with some threading techniques.
• Changing thread locations . This happens more often when using smooth material. Mesothreads and gold can also cause complications.
• Translucent support material . This happens when the technique of introducing threads is incorrect. If they are laid too close to the surface of the skin, the lines of the frame will clearly appear on it.
• Dents at the needle entry and exit points . This complication is difficult to predict. But you can fight it if you slightly peel off the skin at the problem point (this is done by a specialist).

Examples of thread lifting:

Bruises from mesothreads

The formation of bruises from mesothreads is a normal side effect that does not require medical intervention. Such subcutaneous hematomas are small in size, begin to change color and disappear after 2-3 days, can “slide” into the neck area and completely cease to exist within a week after the procedure.

Doctors recommend not using any means to speed up the process of their resorption, but you can use Heparin ointment. The drug not only makes hematomas less noticeable, but also has a positive effect on the process of metabolism and regeneration.

Bruises after threads

Fibrosis after facial threads

Fibrosis is a thickening of connective tissue in certain places: after the introduction of mesothreads, it can form around the material, which is an unpleasant side effect. The reason for the development of pathological tissue compaction is too active collagen production after a cosmetic procedure. The problem is that it is impossible to predict such a development of events, because metabolism and all life processes occur in the body according to an individual scheme.

What can you do to get rid of fibrosis:

• Regularly perform manual massage on the affected area of ​​the face - this will increase blood circulation and soften the connective tissue.
• Take a course of corticosteroids, injections of which make the fibrous tissue softer and help eliminate bumps and bumps on the surface.
• Relieve inflammation with folk remedies - lotions/compresses from a decoction of medicinal plants, applications from aloe pulp.

Fibrosis
When the first lumps appear in the area where the mesothreads were inserted, you should be examined by a doctor, because in especially severe cases, fibrosis must be removed surgically.

Indications and contraindications

As we mentioned earlier, thread lifting with mesothreads is justified when other cosmetic procedures, including injections, no longer give the desired result. But it’s too early to do classical plastic surgery. This is where the safe but effective method of thread lifting comes to the rescue. It is indicated in the following cases:

• pronounced signs of aging throughout the face;
• deep wrinkles on the forehead;
• wrinkles and drooping corners of the eyes and eyebrows;
• drooping corners of the mouth;
• pronounced wrinkles in the area of ​​the nasolabial triangle and in the perioral zone;
• presence of a double chin, sagging skin;
• blurred oval face;
• clear signs of aging on the neck.

Cog threads can be used to tighten not only the face, but also other areas of the body - arms, stomach, hips, décolleté. To achieve maximum effect, it may be necessary to carry out not one, but several procedures. But the average number of threads in a certain area can be like this:

• eyebrow area or around the eyes – 2-6 mesothreads;
• cheekbones – 4-6 pcs.;
• full cheek correction – 40-60 pcs.;
• impact on the entire face with the elimination of pronounced defects – 80 pcs.;
• belly – 30-40 pcs.

But since the manipulation involves violating the integrity of the skin, the use of foreign material (although it has biocompatibility properties), and anesthesia (sometimes general), there are a number of contraindications for this type of rejuvenation:

• hypersensitivity to drugs used during the procedure and during the rehabilitation period (anesthetics and others);
• pregnancy and lactation;
• inflammatory processes of any localization;
• oncology of any localization;
• exacerbation of chronic ailments;
• carrying out antibiotic therapy or taking other drugs that affect blood clotting;
• diseases of the hematopoietic system;
• tendency to form keloid scars;
• acute diseases of viral, infectious, bacterial or fungal origin;
• mental disorders;
• hypertonic disease;
• problems with the heart and blood vessels;
• dermatological pathologies at the intended site of thread insertion;
• the presence of metal implants in the manipulation area;
• weakened immune system;
• recent (less than 6 months) surgical interventions, regardless of the location of the operation.

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