There is a new method to get a facelift without surgery, it is called tensor threads and is based on the implantation of tiny polydioxanone threads that form a network that acts as a support to stretch the tissues, causing a lifting effect that also promotes the production of natural collagen. This way we stimulate skin rejuvenation and elasticity is considerably improved. It minimizes small wrinkles and helps to combat skin flaccidity. It is not usually painful, perhaps it is a bearable discomfort as many of the non-surgical treatments.
How do tensor threads work?
Before placing the tensor threads we make a map of the area that will serve as a guide to place them, it is a quick and easy process, lasts about 15 or 30 minutes and does not require recovery time afterwards. It does not require hospitalization but local anesthesia. It consists of inserting small needles that carry mini tensor threads of Polydioxanone, a natural absorbable and biocompatible material that remains in the dermis. When these needles are removed, the thread remains taut without the need for any further anchoring. A mesh of crossed threads is woven to hold the facial tissue, very fine threads with which we activate the action of fibroplasts, which are natural cells of the connective tissue that favor the healing of wounds and the structure of the tissues.
Depending on the area to be treated and the characteristics of the patient, different types of needles can be used, it is a procedure with a high degree of satisfaction, since it does not require surgery, the results are practically immediate and it is not painful, the tensor threads can be combined with other techniques such as mesotherapy and hyaluronic acid.
The lifting effect is visible just after the treatment, but to see the real effects of the tensor threads we will have to wait until the third week, the skin undergoes a significant natural change and has to recover little by little. In the second and third month we will have the maximum point where we will see how we have improved the facial appearance, because at that point the active ingredients that we named as collagen will have taken effect. With them we manage to lift the cheeks, camouflage the wrinkles around the eyes, raise the eyebrows and reaffirm the neck.
What are the benefits of thread tightening?
- It slows down aging and delays the biological clock.
- It stimulates the hypodermis producing a natural regeneration with the production of collagen and elastin, which accelerates the natural metabolism of the skin.
- By regenerating collagen, not only wrinkles improve, but also folds and sagging skin.
- It produces a considerable improvement in blood circulation and lymphatic channels, improving skin texture and eliminating stress marks. This effect in the background causes us to eliminate fat bags by improving circulation.
- These threads stimulate macrophages, which are cells that act to eliminate inflammation.
- Stimulates immune function and enhances natural healing.
Recommendations before treatment.
- If you are taking painkillers, avoid taking aspirin as it may cause bruising.
- Avoid coffee, tobacco and stimulants in general.
- If you are pregnant you cannot undergo this treatment.
Recommendations after treatment.
- Bruising and swelling may be normal, these signs disappear within about two weeks.
- The area can be washed but you must wait at least four or five hours.
- Avoid sudden movements, uncontrolled laughter and opening the mouth too wide as well as excessive stimulation of the facial muscles in the following days.
- Do not massage the area, do not expose to heat, obviously do not sunbathe and use sunscreen if you are going to be exposed for a prolonged period of time.
- Although makeup can be applied to the area, it is best to wait until the skin is fully recovered.
- After undergoing this treatment, we will be able to resume our daily life without any problems.
Types of yarns
In the 1990s, one type of wire was quite successful in rejuvenation procedures: gold or metal wires. Despite the positive results, this type of material was not absorbable by the face, which over time could cause some inconveniences, such as oxidation, leaving a greenish shade.
Nowadays, there are PDO (polydioxanone) threads, which are absorbable by the human body. This is an advantage, because the risk of rejection is practically nil and, in addition, over the years, the body absorbs the material without causing any damage to health or appearance.
How is the thread rejuvenation procedure performed?
The procedure for the insertion of the Russian wire in the fat layers must be performed by a plastic surgeon member of the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery, in a clinic with adequate infrastructure.
In order to undergo the procedure, the patient must undergo some basic tests that attest to the minimum health conditions and also the coagulogram, in order to identify if the patient’s blood has coagulation conditions and to avoid hemorrhages.
On the day the Russian wire is placed, the patient will receive local anesthesia and the doctor will make a small cut where the insertion will take place. The wire – or wires, depending on the patient’s aesthetic need – will be inserted between the skin and the fat layer. The practitioner will then position the wire in the exact direction the skin should follow.
After the end of the insertion, some difference may already be noticed, but the definitive result will only be noticeable after 30 days. This happens because, as a reaction of the body, there is an increase in the production of collagen and elastin, which results in a greater firmness of the skin, leaving the appearance even younger.
The durability of the results depends on several factors. One of them consists of the habits adopted by the patient, since excessive exposure to the sun, the use of cigarettes or very sudden changes in weight are not recommended. It is also necessary to follow medical advice to the letter. Finally, depending on the case, more strands may be necessary to obtain a better result.
What are the benefits of the technique?
Russian thread, in addition to great results in terms of improving skin firmness and elasticity, also has other advantages, such as:
- application of local anesthesia, allowing the patient to return home shortly after surgery;
- a rapid recovery, because in up to 24 hours, it is possible to resume activities;
- immediate result, which allows you to notice the differences in the skin in just a few hours after the procedure;
- absence of visible scars, since the cuts are minimal and in discreet places;
- good body acceptance, which avoids complications;
- stimulation of collagen production, improving skin firmness;
- a painless procedure;
- The postoperative period should be calm, and it is necessary to follow medical recommendations;
- possibility of being performed on older people, differently from other aesthetic procedures.
All these benefits of this procedure can only be taken advantage of if you choose a clinic with a good reputation in the area and a surgeon who is capable of performing such a procedure. With this, the rejuvenation through the technique will be more palpable and you will have facial harmony again.