Placement of tensor threads on the face (notched threads): facelift without surgery
Today, aesthetic medicine offers various face lift techniques.
Among these methods, we find the "notched threads", also called "resorbable threads" or " thread lift " in English. These threads make it possible to perform a facelift without surgery on the face or body.
The notched thread facelift tautens the facial skin without the need for surgery or general anesthesia. It's the ideal medical procedure for reshaping the oval of the face, without surgery.
When should tensor threads be used?
Regardless of the technique, a facelift is always performed to rejuvenate the appearance of the face and treat sagging skin of the face and neck related to advancing age.
The notched thread lift is a particularly effective technique for treating the first signs of facial aging.
Thus, absorbable tensor threads are primarily intended for people who want to make the first wrinkles and folds disappear.
the first wrinkles and folds on the face.
The thread lift technique is intended for people who wish to treat :
The nasolabial folds or bitterness folds, which run from the nostrils to the corners of the mouth;
Sagging facial contours or neck dewlap.
The thread lift technique can also be used to correct the sagging of the oval of the face or the dewlap of the neck. To do this, your plastic surgeon will modify the volume of the cheekbones, the tail of the eyebrow or the jowls using absorbable threads.
What areas of the body can be treated with thread lift?
The notched thread facelift is ideal for rejuvenating the face. But it can also be used to moderately tighten the skin of other parts of the body, such as :
The inner side of the arms;
Knees;
The inner thighs;
Buttocks;
The belly.
Don't hesitate to ask your surgeon if you can benefit from a body lift with notched threads.
Facial notched wires: description and operating principle
The purpose of a serrated thread is to replace the collagen fibers naturally present under the skin. As we age, the presence of collagen in the body diminishes.
Notched threads placed under the skin replace collagen fibers. Their small notches help to restore tension to the skin.
There are two types of sutures: non-absorbable permanent sutures (like the old gold sutures) and absorbable sutures.
Non-resorbable threads have a very long-lasting effect (sometimes up to 10 years). However, they present a higher risk of intolerance , and are no longer used today.
Absorbable sutures cause a natural regeneration reaction of the skin. They offer a perfectly natural result. Nowadays, cosmetic surgeons generally use this type of thread for safety reasons, but also for the beauty of the results obtained.
The action of the resorbable threads generates two processes:
Mechanical effect: the implantation of the thread under the skin and the action of "pulling on it" performed by the surgeon will put the skin and muscles back under tension.
Inducing effect: when the threads are resorbed, they generate an inflammatory mechanism that stimulates the stem cells along the thread mesh. The regeneration of elastin and collagen fibers then takes place and "rejuvenates" the skin. This is the strength of the serrated thread, because this dermal rejuvenation is natural. Thus, the final result is also natural and the tension of the skin lasts until the threads are completely resorbed.
Gentle thread lifting is one of the best alternatives to surgical lifting, also known as cervico-facial lifting. To benefit from this procedure, the skin must be healthy, with moderate sagging of the tissues.
Facial tightening threads: Contraindications to the procedure
There are few contraindications to the use of notched sutures, however, there are :
Long-term anticoagulant therapy
A chronic skin infection
The existence chronic inflammatory pathology
Poorly controlled diabetes can lead to wound healing disorders;
The history of allergy to yarn components (polypropylene, polylactic acid)
Aspirin is strongly discouraged for at least a week before surgery.
How is a notched thread resurfacing procedure performed?
A notched thread procedure takes between 30 and 90 minutes. It is a simple procedure, without hospitalization and without general anesthesia.
A simple local anaesthetic is all that's needed to implant the wires under the skin.
First, your plastic surgeon will create an entry point and an exit point for each notched thread. He or she will then place tensioning threads and tie them with sufficient tension to tighten the skin of your face.
A successful non-surgical facelift respects facial lines and provides sufficient traction to tighten the skin while maintaining a natural appearance.
What results can I expect from a tensor thread procedure?
The result of a notched thread reconstruction is visible immediately after the procedure.
It is likely that some swelling will appear following the operation. They will disappear naturally after a few days to two weeks.
Before you can see the final result, you'll need to wait around 3 months. This is the time needed for the dermis to regenerate, giving it a rejuvenated appearance.
The effects of a thread lift last between 12 and 18 months. You can then return to thread-lift or other non-surgical lifting techniques, such as botulinum toxin injections or hyaluronic acid injections.
How much do facial tensor threads cost?
The cost of facial threading starts at €500.
Are you looking for a qualified plastic surgeon who can perform a notched wire facelift procedure in Paris?
Dr. Berdah and Dr. Benjoar will be happy to accompany you throughout the procedure. From the pre-operative consultation to the follow-up care, you can be assured that you will be accompanied by two of the best surgeons in Paris for your notched thread lift in Paris.
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Docteur Yaël Berdah and Docteur Marc-David Benjoar
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