Thread facelift, which is a non-surgical facelift or facelift method, is the process of tightening the face with threads or pulling the facial structures that fall forward and downward backwards and upwards.
To whom can thread facelift be performed?
After the age of thirty, baby collagen (type 3 collagen) production in the body is replaced by type 1 collagen production. Since baby collagen is cross-linked to each other, its surface tension is high and keeps the muscle and fat tissues on the face more solid, whereas type 1 collagen is connected parallel to each other, so its surface tension is low and it cannot keep the muscle and fat tissues on the face where they should be, causing sagging and wrinkles on the skin due to its parallel structure. causes. Thread facelift can be performed on anyone with nasolabial lines, marionette lines and bulldog folds, starting from the age of 20.
WHAT KIND OF THREADS ARE USED?
French We can distinguish the ropes used in the hanger as permanent and meltable ropes.
Permanent ropes
They are materials that the body cannot melt, made of polyester inside and silicone materials outside.
Dissolvable threads
Polydiaxanone-based threads (PDO): These threads dissolve spontaneously in the body in 6 months, and their astringent effects continue for 1.5-2 years.
Poly L Lactic Acid based threads (PLLA): These threads dissolve in the body in 18 months and have an effectiveness period of 3-5 years.
Polycaprolactone based threads. threads (PCL): They are threads that dissolve spontaneously in the body in 24 months and have an effectiveness period of 3-5 years.
The duration of action for self-dissolving threads depends on the person's metabolism, sunlight exposure, smoking, and water intake.
Although it is reported that permanent threads have a longer duration of effect (5-7 years), since the body cannot dissolve these threads, it is in a constant struggle with the thread, which causes the thread to be thrown out, rupture, or very sad side effects such as non-healing infections. The risk of this side effect continues as long as the rope remains in the body (lifelong). Another side effect of permanent threads is that since they are made of nylon, they can cut the muscle and fat structures of the face and allow these structures to hang down, so they may not be as long as expected. On the contrary, it may result in the face sagging again in some patients in a short time.
ARE LIFT AND STRETCHING THE ONLY EFFECT?
PLLA, PCL and PLLA, which are obtained from the natural structures of the body and are not nylon, Threads with PDO structure trigger baby collagen synthesis on the face, strengthening the retaining structures of the face and increasing the skin quality.
CAN THREAD FACE LIFT (FRENCH LIFT) BE AN ALTERNATIVE TO SURGERY?
Although media outlets try to compare French sling or thread facelift techniques with surgery, these methods are never alternatives to each other.
Here, we divide our patients into mild cases with less sagging and advanced cases with more sagging. We can divide it into two.
Mild cases: Here, our patients who can recover with a thread hanger can have a face lift in an outpatient clinic and can return to work on the same day, whereas these patients may experience more than a week of recovery, serious bruising on the face and other complications. It is never acceptable to recommend surgeries. The surgeon does not have the right to say "this is my opinion" and recommend more severe methods to the patient.
WHICH AREAS CAN IT BE APPLIED?
HEAD AND NECK
Nasolabial region (correction of the groove extending from nose to lip)
Marionette line (correction of the fold extending down from the corner of the lip)
Jaw line=Bulldog fold (correction of sagging between the tip and corner of the chin)
Cheeks
Zygomatic Bones: Over time, due to sagging on our face, the prominence of the cheekbones disappears and gives the person a sad old appearance. In experienced hands, it is possible to make cheekbones and cheeks by placing the threads appropriately.
Oval parts of the face: > In order to achieve the golden ratio, it can contribute to the triangular appearance from the tip of the chin to its corner, especially when viewed from the front.
BODY
Breasts: Very large. It can be used to lift up sagging breasts that do not have any shape.
Arms
Butt: Flat butt structure makes it more waist-like. It can be made ugly.
Legs
Neck
HOW IS THE APPLICATION AND HOW MANY SESSIONS ARE REQUIRED?
Patients can return to work on the same day. One session is sufficient, the effect is immediate, the effect continues to increase for 2-6 days and the total effect lasts up to 5 years.
There may be a slight swelling in the cheek area of the face. If my patients are sensitive and cannot accept even the slightest swelling, they should spare a few days for the procedure. recommended.
WHAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AFTER THE APPLICATION?
There is nothing to be careful about except not sleeping on your stomach.
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