Surgical lifting treatments are effective but very invasive. Besides, they involve a long-term recovery, and their effects are not eternal. A perfect alternative to this type of surgery are safe treatments with the use of lifting threads. Find out which threads are worth being held in an Aesthetic Medicine in order to meet the patient’s expectations.
Lifting threads – effects and properties
The lifting threads are perfect for the skin rejuvenation. They are introduced into deep layers of the skin, which makes the skin tense. The threads also stimulate fibroblasts to the production of collagen and elastin. These are ingredients in charge of a proper level of the density and hydration of the skin.
The lifting threads bring the most satisfying effects among patients who range in age from 30 to 65 years. Thus, It is a very versatile product. Depending on the type of the thread, they can be dissolved or remain forever in the skin. The lifting threads revitalise the skin, smooth out mimic wrinkles, improve the firmness of the skin and its tightness without lifting the tissues.
Lifting types – types
The lifting threads lift and maintain the skin tissues through production of a natural ‘scaffolding’. Thanks to that, the effects of skin aging are much less visible. Several types of lifting threads are available on the market. The most popular are APTOS, Barb and PDO lifting threads.
APTOS lifting threads
The first lifting threads that were used in aesthetic medicine treatments are APTOS threads. Their enhanced versions are used in cabinets until today. The material form which the threads are made is subject to a gradual degradation within a year from the application.
APTOS threads present strong lifting and biorevitalising properties. In the case of these threads, the poly-lactic acid contained therein is in charge of slowing down the aging processes. APTOS threads have hooks that create oblique edges. Thanks to that, they only move in one direction. This, in turn, reduces the risk of displacement of the threads. This type of threads is used the most frequently in the lifting of browbones, cheeks, lower jaw, as well as arms, breasts and abdomen.
Dependable PDO threads
PDO lifting threads were created at the end of the 20th century in South Korea. Presently, they are used with success in Aesthetic Medicine Cabinets throughout the world, including Poland. PDO threads are made of extremely thin and durable synthetic yarn called polydioxanone. What is important, the material does not cause allergic reactions nor complications.
Particular PDO lifting threads vary between them in terms of their construction and intended use. It is worth paying particular attention to MONO threads which are available in the form of simple fibres. We usually use them for treatments which aim to:
- smooth out small mimic wrinkles,
- lift and contour the face or the chin,
- correct the shape of the nose, eyebrows and mouth corners,
- enhance the skin structure in various areas of the body.
If the patient needs stronger threads that will eliminate deep wrinkles efficiently, it is worth choosing PDO threads of First Lift type. They are characterised by a braid created from several fibres. Thanks to that, the effects of the treatment are more durable and stronger.
Barb innovative lifting threads with hooks
Barb threads are an innovation that appeared on the marked quite recently. They are characterised by numerous hooks that are fixed on the entire surface of the fibre. What is important, the hooks open only after the application of the thread. Thanks to that, Barb threads create a solid ‘scaffolding’ for dropping tissues. You can use them for improvement of the facial oval, in order to lift droopy cheeks or eyebrows, as well as in order to make the facial skin firmer.
