Facelift with threads

Aging has always caused an increase in wrinkles in the face, as the skin becomes less elastic and flabby, which causes a psychological obstacle that makes the person less attractive, which undermines his self-confidence, but many people prefer non-surgical procedures over surgical solutions, especially in the face area, and this is what it offers They have a facelift with threads.

What is a thread lift procedure?

Facelift with threads is a non-surgical procedure that aims to tighten the face by means of threads so that these threads are used to tighten the neck in order to tighten parts of the face and the area below the mouth and eyebrows, and it aims to improve the shape of the face and extinguish a more youthful appearance on the skin, in addition to removing wrinkles.

How is a thread lift performed?

The beautician makes a small hole at the top of the scalp under the hair, then inserts the thread, and then tightens the thread in several directions until reaching the desired shape and the appropriate degree of tension, then connects the two ends of the thread from the top of the head and the bottom of the hair so that no traces appear For the operation, this is accompanied by a light facial massage to help intertwine the threads with the skin tissue, and at the end of the procedure, the beautician makes cold compresses on the face to reduce swelling and redness.

What type of anesthesia is used in a thread lift procedure?

A thread lift is performed under local anaesthesia.

How long does a thread lift procedure take?

The thread lift procedure takes about an hour.

What kind of technique is used in the face-lift procedure?

The face-lift procedure is performed using two techniques:

• Permanent technology:

In it, the plastic surgeon makes a small incision on the top of the head under the hair to insert a very thin tube to pass the threads through.

• Temporary Technology:

This technique differs from the previous one in that the plastic surgeon does not make this incision, and the threads are inserted through long needles intended for use in the face area.

What types of threads are used in the face-lift procedure?

There are many types of threads used to lift the face, including permanent ones that last more than five years, and temporary ones whose results last from one to two years, and there are some that dissolve within the tissues and others that do not. The following are some types of threads used for face lifting:

• Optos Threads

The shape of these threads is like a feather and is considered the best and safest, as it has been approved by the World Health Organization for use in skin tightening purposes.

• Golden threads

In recent times, the golden threads face lift has become famous for its effective effect on the skin and the ability of the golden threads to produce fibers and collagen, which leads to the construction of new tissues that increase the thickness of the skin and thus rejuvenate the shape of the skin and remove wrinkles and sagging, and it is considered one of the temporary threads that melts in the skin, The results last about a year and a half.

• Mono filaments

They are threads that are used primarily for medical purposes, but recently it was discovered that they can be used in cosmetic procedures and have achieved success in the field of face and chin lift.

• Cog threads

Cog threads are of excellent quality, not only becausee they tighten the skin, but also help the skin to produce collagen, which gives the skin a more fresh and beautiful appearance, in addition to its immediate results, as the initial results begin to appear during the process itself and last up to two years, and the skin will not return It was after that period, but the condition of the skin improved from what it was before the tightening.

• Knotted threads

The knotted threads are lines with small knots that are several millimeters apart. They are often used on sensitive skin that cannot tolerate other types of threads. They are also used to lift and tighten the face.

• Transparent Polypropylene Yarns

They are non-absorbable threads made of transparent polypropylene, and have a good safety ratio on the skin. They are also placed on the lines and inserted through small incisions above the hair line so that they are not visible.

Who are the candidates for a thread lift procedure?

The best age group candidates for a thread lift procedure are those who are over the age of thirty and have not yet reached their fifties, because the ages are older than that and this method does not come with effective results because of the significant sagging of the skin and the depth of the wrinkles in the face, and in their case it is preferable to perform a tightening Surgically the face, if their health condition allows for a surgical procedure.

What are the possible complications during a thread lift procedure?

Like any cosmetic procedure, there is a possibility that some complications may occur during a facelift with threads, including:

• Infection in the surgical puncture sites.
• Scarring on the skin.
• Damage to the nerves at the site of the procedure.
• Irregular face shape and sagging of the face, which occurs when a face-lift is performed under an inexperienced hand.
• The appearance of the thread above the surface of the skin as a result of its exit from one of its ends.

What are the advantages of doing a facelift with threads?

• The first results of the procedure appear immediately after its completion, and then the appearance of the skin improves over the following weeks.
• Reaching the final result, which lasts for one and a half years in the case of temporary threads, and five years or more in the case of permanent face-lift threads.
• The person does not need to stay in the hospital after the procedure and the patient can return to the place of residence immediately and practice his daily activities.

The price of a facelift with threads

The cost of a facelift with threads varies according to the method used in the procedure and the type of threads used, after informing the plastic surgeon about the disease, so please contact us, and we will provide you with a price quote.

Zein Clinic has an integrated health system, starting with its specialized centers equipped with the latest medical equipment and under the supervision of the most experienced plastic surgeons.

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