As we get older, skin and tissues naturally lose elasticity. Now most of us don't want to undergo plastic surgery, so the experts came up with an alternative method “a non-surgical cosmetic treatment” called lifting threads.
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What Is A Thread Lift?
A thread lift is a minimally invasive alternative to facelift surgery. So instead of surgically removing a patient's loose or “sagging” skin, threads pull up this sagging skin and regenerate collagen by implanting threads into the subcutaneous layer of the skin using small needles. These threads in turn create micro-injuries that trigger collagen synthesis and tissue contraction, providing lift and contouring. And resulting healthier, firmer, and younger skin. There is no need to take out the threads after the treatment, the sutures will be dissolved and leave behind long lasting effects with no scars.
What Can A Thread Lift Treat?
Threads can be used for different reasons and on different facial locations.
- Early loosening of the facial structures
- Jaws
- Sagging eyebrows
- Premature loosening of the neck skin
Who Are Thread Lifts For?
The best candidates for this type of treatment are people who are experiencing early facial aging, or who are showing visible signs of mild aging. These signs can include mild to moderate skin laxity, particularly in the mid-face, and fine lines and wrinkles around the nose, mouth, and chin. The treatment should be determined after consultation. So, what you need is to consult an appropriate professional and based on your specific circumstance, and after examining your skin, the consultant will be able to decide if a thread lift treatment is the right cosmetic solution for your case or not. Also, you should know that thread lift won't give you the same dramatic results as a surgical facelift. so If you're considering investing in this procedure, it's important to have realistic expectations.
Thread Material Types
There are three main types of materials used for manufacturing threads. PDO, PLLA and PCL. Each of these can be further divided into three categories: MONO, COG and SCREW.
1. PDO or Polydioxanone Lifting Threads
These threads have been around the longest and are made of a synthetic biodegradable polymer that has been used in surgery for many years. PDO threads are absorbed into the body over 6 months and work by triggering fibroblasts to produce more collagen in a targeted area.
2. PLLA or Polylactic Acid Threads
After PDO threads, PLLA or polylactic acid threads were developed. They are made from a biocompatible polymer derived from lactic acid that has been used in many applications such as orthopedic pins and sutures. PLLA thread is resorbable, and it regenerates collagen over a longer time than PDO threads. This type of thread increases the volume of saggy areas therefore helping to restore shape to the facial area as well as providing a lift.
3. PCL or Polycaprolactone
The last type is PCL or Polycaprolactone. They work by regenerating collagen over a longer time than PDO and PLLA threads. They leave behind a collagen structure that provides support for the skin, tightens the skin, and prevents it from sagging. Due to the fibrotic reaction caused by the threads, the lifting and stretching action will continue even after the threads have been resorbed. The breakdown process of threads produces molecules of small molecular weight which subsequently induce the production of collagen and Hyaluronic acid by the skin. The resulting skin is more moisturized, revitalized and firm with a long-lasting result.
Thread Types
Each thread is made from a different material: PDO, PLLA and PCL threads. Let’s have a closer look at each subcategory. We have: MONO, COG and SCREW So, there is PDO MONO, PCL MONO and PLLA MONO and the same goes for cog and screw category.
1. Mono Threads
Smooth sutures that help with brightness, skin elasticity, and skin rejuvenation by stimulating collagen production. Which areas can be treated with Mono Threads?
- Upper and lower cheeks
- Forehead and brows
- Neck and jawline
- Nose to mouth lines
- Marionette lines
- Arms
- Buttocks
- Abdomen
2. Cog Threads
These threads have barbs that latch into your skin like small fish hooks, to provide support and lift parts of your face. What areas can be treated with Cog Threads:
- Jowls Jawline
- Neck Loose Skin
- Cheeks
- Wrinkles around the mouth
- Eyebrows
3. Screw Threads
Made up of one or two intertwined threads, and these are used to help restore volume to sunken parts of your skin. As well as improve wrinkles. Screw threads can be used on the following areas:
- Wrinkles on eye rim
- Nasolabial line
- Neck lines
