Mesothreads - an innovative method of rejuvenation or an unreasonable risk?

• what is thread lifting,
• how effective are mesothreads for face lifting – patient reviews,
• 2D and 3D mesothreads – reviews from doctors, before and after photos.

Mesothreads are a low-traumatic skin lifting method that was developed in 2011 by a South Korean company specializing in the production of the finest acupuncture needles. This origin is not accidental, because Initially, mesothreads were invented for installation deep into tissues in the projection of acupuncture points in order to achieve long-term stimulation of nerve endings. The procedure for introducing mesothreads into tissue is called thread lifting (from the English Thread - thread).

Mesothreads (synonym - biostimulating threads) are only one of several thread options used in thread implantology, and not the most effective. But their installation is quite simple and does not require too high qualifications from a cosmetologist, which, together with their low cost, makes them a mass commercial product. Other types of threads include the so-called - 1) reinforcing, 2) lifting, 3) shaping threads.

Mesothreads: photo

Most mesothreads are made by manufacturers from the material “polydioxanone” (PDO). Threads made from this material begin to fragment in tissues after just 1 month, and their complete destruction takes about 4-6 months. Threads are introduced under the skin according to special patterns and create a kind of frame around which new collagen will be produced in the skin and wrinkles will be smoothed out (Fig. 2-3). But all this looks good only in theory, and if they tell you about pronounced lifting with mesothreads, which will last almost 1 year, then know that all this is not true.

The author of this article is a practicing surgeon/cosmetologist and has a certificate in thread lifting. Everything written in this article is not only a personal opinion, but also the generalized experience of colleagues who are opinion leaders in the field of thread lifting in Russia (for example, Gruzdev, Sulamanidze, Fedorov, Alexandrov, Kodyakov, etc.). In this article we will analyze the different types of mesothreads and their indications, and also talk about the real possibilities of using mesothreads in aesthetic cosmetology.

3D mesothreads for face lift: indications

On the websites of cosmetic clinics, the indications for a facelift with mesothreads look very beautiful, but more often than not, everything that is written there is usually not true. The purpose of such advertising articles is to encourage the patient to buy a completely affordable thread lifting procedure using mesothreads. The promise of the impossible is precisely the reason why most patients’ reviews on mesothreads later turn out to be negative. Advertising tells us that thread lifting with mesothreads is intended for:

• improving the appearance and elasticity of the skin,
• correction of wrinkles on the forehead,
• brow lifts,
• tightening the area around the eyes,
• smoothing wrinkles and folds,
• improving the shape of the oval face and submandibular area.

Additional effects when used on the body include tightening of loose tissue in the chest area, buttocks, abdomen, arms and legs, as well as for eliminating unevenness and sagging skin after liposuction or pregnancy. But in fact, mesothreads (synonym - biostimulating threads) are intended only - 1) for the prevention of age-related skin changes, 2) as the first stage of thread lifting in patients with loose skin, in order to strengthen the skin before installing more serious types of threads - reinforcing or lifting.

And thirdly (with regard to the correction of changes that have already occurred), mesothreads in some cases can improve the appearance of the skin and slightly increase its elasticity. The effect of the procedure will be noticeable only in patients with a finely wrinkled type of aging, who have thin skin, and which should be in poor condition. If you have relatively well-groomed skin, then you most likely will not notice the effect at all. Also, you most likely will not notice any effect from the procedure if you have thick skin or soft tissue ptosis.

As for the effect of smoothing out wrinkles, you shouldn’t really count on this when using mesothreads. Of course, immediately after the procedure, the cosmetologist will take you to the mirror and show you the changes. Some changes can actually be noticeable immediately after the procedure - due to swelling, which increases the volume of the tissue, smoothing out wrinkles. That is why, when for advertising purposes they show photos before and after installing mesothreads, the “after photo” is almost always taken immediately after the procedure, when tissue swelling is still present and there is a characteristic blush (redness). If you need a lifting effect, then you need not meso-, but lifting or reinforcing threads.

Contraindications for mesolifting

Of course, mesotherapy is a relatively new procedure. And despite the assurances of its creators that it is absolutely harmless, it must be treated with reasonable caution. Not only superficially familiarize yourself with the standard list of contraindications, but also read live reviews of people who have already experienced the “cosmetic miracle of rejuvenation” on themselves.

You should carefully decide whether this operation is suitable for a particular patient. Being beautiful and young is tempting. But contraindications are contraindications. You can't just brush them aside.

Face lifting is strictly not recommended for patients with:

1. Infectious diseases (influenza, acute respiratory infections, ARVI, etc.) in the acute stage and another 2 weeks after complete recovery.
2. Neoplasms or inflammatory processes in areas that will be penetrated.
3. Any cancer.
4. Heart disease (and primarily with ischemia).
5. Hypertension II and III degrees.
6. Nervous and mental disorders.
7. Biodegradable implants that were introduced earlier.
8. Fever of any etymology.

Mesolifting is also contraindicated for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers.

In general, in any salon, a specialist will most likely declare that the meso-procedure is completely harmless. But you shouldn’t blindly trust words. There are indeed few therapeutic contraindications, but they still exist and cannot be neglected. In addition, in many respects the success or failure of the upcoming thread lifting operation will depend on the professionalism and experience of the cosmetologist who will undertake it. And here it is better to listen/read real reviews about a specific specialist from those who have already been in his hands.

Important: chemical composition of mesothreads

As we said above, at the moment almost all Korean, Russian and European manufacturers of mesothreads make them from the inexpensive surgical suture material “polydioxanone” (PDO). This choice is explained by the high biological compatibility of this material, but most importantly, by its extremely low cost. Threads made from PDO are destroyed faster in tissues than threads made from any other materials, and to slow down this process, some manufacturers apply gold plating or a layer of polyglycolic acid (PGA) to the surface of PDO mesothreads.

The second option is threads made from pure caprolactone (PLC), but like polydioxanone, this material also has only minimal biostimulating effects. The third option includes threads made of caprolactone, on the surface of which L-polylactic acid is applied. Such a combined material is called the term “copolymer of L-lactide with caprolactone” (PLLA+PLC). Thanks to polylactic acid, this type of thread has a strong biostimulating effect and really affects the production of collagen in the skin. The same effect is achieved, for example, with the Sculptra filler, which also consists of polylactic acid.

Also, one Russian manufacturer makes mesothreads from 100% polylactic acid. It would seem that it could be better, but structurally these threads belong to the “smooth linear type”, and such threads tend to migrate in tissues. Those. you can place such threads, for example, in the cheek area, and after a month they can be found in a chaotic pattern in the mouth, around the eyes or on the neck. This happens due to facial movements and the absence of notches (hooks) on this type of thread that would securely fix them at the insertion site.

What makes up the effectiveness of mesothreads? –

Mesothreads are the thinnest of all types of threads used for thread lifting. They are not able to serve as a reinforcing frame or retain displaced tissue (i.e., create a lifting effect). Mesothreads have only a biostimulating effect on the skin, which is mediated by the influence of 2 factors - mechanical and chemical. Mechanical biostimulation of tissues is associated with trauma to tissues with needles, with the help of which threads are inserted into the dermal layer of the skin. Such an injury automatically leads to increased regenerative processes and blood microcirculation.

The nature of chemical biostimulation depends on the chemical composition of the threads, and the latter determines 2 points. Firstly, the rate of biodegradation of threads in tissues, on which the total duration of their biostimulating effect will depend (24stoma.ru). Speaking about the biodegradation of threads, two parameters are usually important - 1) the time after which their fragmentation begins, 2) complete destruction. For threads made from regular PDO, fragmentation occurs in 30 days, and complete destruction occurs in just 4-6 months. Somewhat longer for threads made of L-lactide copolymer with caprolactone, even longer for threads made of PDO with gold plating (up to 6-8 months).

But the second and most important thing is that threads of different compositions have different severity of stimulating effect on the fabric. Biodegradation of threads made from a copolymer of L-lactide with caprolactone occurs with the release of molecules of active polylactic acid, which directly stimulates the function of fibroblasts, leading to increased collagen production. As for threads made from PDO, PGA or pure caprolactone, in response to their introduction, an aseptic inflammatory reaction (foreign body reaction) develops in the tissues, which occurs with the development of leukocyte infiltration and migration of macrophages.

Most authors note that after installing PDO mesothreads, the skin becomes more elastic, and conclude that this is due to stimulation of collagen production. However, inflammatory infiltration of tissues is always accompanied by their compaction (you probably remember that edematous inflamed tissues are always increased in volume and tense). That is why, in our opinion, it is better to choose mesothreads made from a copolymer of L-lactide with caprolactone, and in second place - mesothreads made from PDO with gold plating.

What are 4D mesothreads and how do they work?

Is this your first time hearing about threads? In fact, they are very familiar to you. Most likely, you have heard that surgeons use self-absorbable threads during operations. 4D mesothreads are also made from the same material (polydioxanone).

Using 4D mesothreads, the doctor will wrap your abdomen, buttocks, arms or knees into a supporting frame. You will notice the effect of tightened skin immediately. It will get stronger over time as collagen forms around the threads. After a few weeks, the threads will dissolve, and your skin will remain taut and elastic due to the retaining collagen frame for another 2-2.5 years.

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Types of mesothreads – Mono, Screw, CoG, etc.

If we analyze not the material used to make the threads, but their design (technological) features, then at the moment all mesothreads for face lifting can be divided into 4 types.

Smooth linear thread type (“Mono”) –

To indicate that they belong to this type of thread, some manufacturers add the word “Mono” to the name. Smooth linear type means that the mesothread will be absolutely smooth, without notches. The end section of such a thread will be placed in the hole on the side of the sharp edge of the needle, and the main part of the thread will be located outside (Fig. 4-5). This is the cheapest option for mesothreads. The cost of 1 polydioxanone thread, regardless of size, is about 110 rubles. This is the price at which cosmetologists buy them.

As we said above, the biggest disadvantage of the smooth linear type of threads is that due to the absence of notches (which are designed to fix the thread deep in the tissue), such threads tend to migrate in the tissues towards their lateral ends. And this happens under the influence of facial stress. Theoretically, they can be placed in motionless zones, but tell me - where on the face and neck are there motionless zones? In addition, the installation of this type of threads always occurs with a needle, not a cannula, and that is why their most common complication is the formation of hematomas (24stoma).

Twisted type of threads (“Mono Twin” or “pigtail”) –

The twisted type of mesothreads is designated by the terms “Mono Twin”, “pigtail”. This type differs from the previous one in that not one, but 2 smooth threads without notches are fixed into the hole from the sharp edge of the needle, and along the entire length they will be twisted relative to each other in the form of a “pigtail” (Fig. 6-7). This type of thread is somewhat more effective than the previous one, because... threads twisted relative to each other in the form of a pigtail (about 2 weeks after installation) begin to unravel, thereby slightly increasing the volume of the tissue.

In patients with fine-wrinkle aging and thin skin, they can actually reduce the appearance of small wrinkles and fine lines in the installation area for a certain period. Mono Twin threads from PDO are produced by a very large number of Korean companies and have a purchase price of only about 200 rubles. Mesothreads of the Mono Twin type made from a copolymer of L-lactide with caprolactone are produced by only a few companies, and their cost will be much higher. An example of such threads is

• Aptos® Nano Vitis-4,
• Aptos® Nano Vitis-7.

Thus, when choosing this type of thread, we give preference to the Russian manufacturer Aptos. Moreover, it is worth noting that while the Vitis-4 thread uses a needle as a guide, the Vitis-7 thread uses a safe cannula. If you look at Mono Twin type threads from Korean manufacturers, then only needles are used for their installation (without exception). Installation of 1 Aptos Nano Vitis-4 thread in the clinic costs approximately 1,500 rubles.

Screw type of threads (“Screw” and “Double Screw”) –

The name of threads of this type often contains the word “Screw”, which means “screw”. The screw type means that the smooth thread will be wound in a spiral around a hollow sharp needle from the outside, and its end section will also be fixed into the hole on the side of the sharp edge of the needle (Fig. 8). This type of thread can be divided into – 1) Mono Screw, 2) Double Screw. In the first case, only one smooth thread will be wound spirally around the needle, and in the second case, two threads at once. The cost of such threads will be from 200 and 250 rubles per 1 thread, respectively.

Serrated thread type (CoG, 2D, 3D, 4D) –

In the name of threads of this type of thread you can often see the word “COG”, which in translation means “tooth” (Fig. 11). Patients often call them Kogi threads. Thus, the jagged type means that the threads will have notches that will prevent the migration of threads in the tissues, and also, according to the manufacturers, will perfectly tighten the skin. Compared to other types of mesothreads, they are probably the best, but you should not indulge yourself in the illusion of lifting when using them, because mesothreads are, in principle, too thin and are not able to hold moving fabrics, even with notches.

Cog type mesothreads can differ greatly from each other (Fig. 12). First of all, we are talking about notches, which can be one-sided, two-sided, or multi-directional. The very first Cog threads had single-sided knurls, and over time they were replaced by 2D and 3D knurled threads (the latter differ from each other in that the double-sided knurls are located either in the same plane or three-dimensionally. There is a more modern 4D knurling layout, but this is of great importance primarily for reinforcing and lifting threads, with the help of which it is possible to stretch and hold tissue in a displaced state.

For mesothreads, which in principle are too thin to serve for lifting or reinforcement, it will be very good if the notches are only 3D. The second difference between COG threads from different manufacturers is that both a needle and a cannula can be used as a thread guide. If a needle is used, then there are 2 options for arranging a thread with a needle - a standard linear one (as for smooth “Mono” type threads) and a screw type “Cog Screw” (Fig. 13). Inserting a thread with a cannula is less traumatic and causes fewer complications.

Important: above we talked about COG type mesothreads, but there are other types of threads with notches - reinforcing and lifting threads, which have a significantly greater thickness (compared to thin mesothreads). The greater thickness allows the threads not to dissolve too quickly, and also allows them to hold the load and hold the tissue being moved. These threads include Resorblift® threads, Beaute Lift V-Line® threads (models Rose-2D, Rose-3D and Cog-2D), Aptos® Excellence Visage threads and others. We have listed here only reinforcing threads, but if they are also installed with an additional fixing loop, then they will give not only a reinforcing, but also a lifting effect.

But stretching fabrics with standard COG mesothreads is useless. As we have already said - due to their small thickness and lack of rigid fixation to the ligaments and aponeuroses - they are, in principle, unable to have either a lifting or reinforcing effect. But trying to tighten something with them, for example, using the “loop” technique, which is successfully used when implanting reinforcing threads, is impossible, because this will create a load that thin mesothreads simply cannot withstand and will break. As for the lifting effect from this type of thread, it can be expressed approximately at the level of statistical error (that is, it seems to probably exist, but it seems to be not there).

Manufacturers of mesothreads (thread characteristics) –

* where PDO is polydioxanone, PLLA is polylactic acid, PLLA+PLC is a copolymer of polylactic acid and caprolactone, PGA is polyglycolic acid.

Advantages of thread face lifting with 3D threads at the SPIK clinic

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How is a facelift performed using mesothreads?

Many cosmetologists are ready to drag a patient into a thread lifting procedure right during the initial consultation, which should immediately alert you. There must be a preparatory period before the procedure. For example, in order to prevent exacerbation of herpes, it is advisable to start taking antiviral drugs, for example, Acyclovir or Valaciclovir, 1 day before the procedure (a total course of 3-4 days). In addition, given that mesothreads are most often inserted into tissues using sharp needles rather than a blunt cannula, there is a very high risk of hematomas.

Therefore, many doctors recommend that patients, 2 days before the thread lifting procedure, start taking a drug that accelerates blood clotting (if there are no contraindications), for example, the drug Dicynon - 1 tablet. 2 times a day. To prevent infections, it is important to thoroughly remove makeup before the procedure. Installation of mesothreads can only be carried out in a treatment room; accordingly, there must be a sterile table. The procedure itself should be performed by a doctor wearing sterile gloves, and not regular “examination” gloves.

Antiseptic skin treatment is carried out only with alcohol-containing solutions, and not with the usual chlorhexidine solution. As for anesthesia, most cosmetologists use local anesthesia in the form of an anesthetic cream or gel based on lidocaine, which is applied for 20 minutes. Of course, this is not the best type of anesthesia, but cosmetologists rarely know how to do it any other way. For patients with a high threshold of pain sensitivity, it is advisable to do cannula anesthesia, when an anesthetic solution is injected through 1 injection point using a cannula (in the area of ​​the entire intervention zone).

Progress of the procedure –

Typically, mesothreads are inserted under the skin with special thin sharp needles, and only threads of the COG type from some manufacturers are inserted not with needles, but with a blunt-tipped cannula. The latter are much safer, because... they have a blunt end that pushes tissue apart rather than cutting (unlike a pointed needle). As a result, the cannulas do not injure blood vessels and nerves; as a rule, there are no hematomas or swelling after them. The length of the mesothreads and their number are selected individually.

Technique for introducing mesothreads –

Conventional thin mesothreads are inserted strictly subdermally (to a depth of 1-2 mm). The ideal depth corresponds to the boundary between the reticular and papillary layers of the dermis. The needles are inserted parallel to the skin surface at a specified length. If it is planned that the threads will be located parallel to each other, then the distance between them is usually from 0.5 to 1.0 cm. But the threads can also be implanted with intersecting trajectories. After all the needles are inserted into the tissue, the doctor alternately presses the skin in the area of ​​the tip of each needle, which makes it possible to fix a piece of mesothread in the tissue, and removes the needle. The mesothreads remain inside the skin.

Mesothreads: video

The number of threads used - the number of mesothreads depends on the age and condition of the skin, on the number of problem areas treated in 1 procedure. On average, 10 long threads are installed on the nasolabial folds on each side, and 5-10 on each side on the folds running from the corners of the mouth to the chin. In the area of ​​​​the outer corners of the eyes - 6-8 threads on each side. In the forehead or submandibular area - a total of about 16-20 threads. But threadlifting the oval of the face will require about 30-40 threads.

What is the essence of lifting with mesothreads?

Mesolifting has been practiced in Russia for less than 5 years. And the unique cosmetic idea itself was born in South Korea. It was Korean doctors who proposed a tightening technique, which turned out to be effective and safe even for the delicate skin of Asian ladies. To this day, in all countries, “mesothreads” are considered the least traumatic and most “working” method of rejuvenating the face and body that actually exists.

The principle of mesolifting is not much different from classic thread cosmetic techniques. The injection needle passes through the skin, leaving the thread fixed in the tissue. But here it’s all about the composition - both the needle and the thread.

The needle, or otherwise “conductor,” is made of special flexible steel. And the threads are produced on the basis of polyoxidane. This is a synthetic absorbent material for surgical sewing. Plus, each inserted (implanted) thread is coated with polyglycolic acid. The materials are completely decomposed (into carbon dioxide and water), which means that after 180-200 days (about 2 years, depending on the characteristics of a particular organism), not a trace will remain of these threads in the skin tissues. But for 2 years (and for some, longer), the lifting effect will be obvious.

Mesothreads: price for 2022

For mesothreads for face lifting, the price will depend on the type of thread, as well as their quantity. As we said above, the cheapest cost is the smooth linear type of PDO thread (about 110 rubles for 1 thread). But in the clinic, the price for installing 1 such thread will already be about 900 rubles, but if the patient plans to install a large number of threads, then, based on their quantity, the price of mesothreads can be reduced to approximately 600 rubles for 1 thread.

Threads made from a copolymer of L-lactide with caprolactone will always be a priori more expensive than threads made from PDO, so the cost of 1 thread of the “Aptos Nano Vitis-4” type will be about 1,500 rubles. When installing Screw and Double Screw threads from PDO, you should focus on the same 1,500 rubles for 1 thread. As for GOG type threads, the highest quality ones will have a higher cost and, accordingly, their price usually starts from 2300 rubles for 1 thread. Below you can read reviews of thread lifting with mesothreads.

Reviews of mesothreads and the cost of the original procedure

They say that mesothreads help you look much younger than your age. However, on online forums you can find a lot of the most controversial reviews about thread lifting. And this is understandable. Such a procedure should be chosen strictly individually, with the hope of your own result.

As for the cost, such a lift is not cheap. In different salons and aesthetic clinics, of course, it is different, but the price of one mesothread varies from 700 to 1,500 rubles. And they require from 150 to 200, depending on the condition of the skin and specific medical recommendations. So you can easily calculate how much such rejuvenation will cost.

Mesothreads for face lift: reviews, photos, research results

As we said above, mesothreads are only one of the suture options for thread lift procedures, and are most often made from the material polydioxanone (PDO), which is a common cheap surgical suture material. You probably ask: why do most manufacturing companies make threads from PDO - while the best material for thread lifting is 90% or 100% polylactic acid, and in second place is a combination of polylactic acid and caprolactone?

After all, it is polylactic acid that has the strongest biostimulating effect on tissue, stimulating collagen production. However, only the cost of 1 set of reinforcing threads made of polylactic acid from Resorblift® (France) will cost a cosmetologist from 24,000 to 35,000 rubles and, thus, the final cost of the procedure for 1 patient will be from 40,000 to 60,000 rubles. The use of Italian Darvin® reinforcing threads made from a copolymer of L-lactide with caprolactone will be approximately 30% cheaper, but even this cost of thread lifting makes it inaccessible to a wide range of people.

Therefore, polydioxanone (PDO) threads are an alternative available to most. However, you should not confuse PDO mesothreads with PDO reinforcing threads, because they have different properties due to different thicknesses of threads. Thin mesothreads are too quickly destroyed in tissues into fragments (in about 30 days), i.e. cannot act for a long time in the form of stiffeners. The last point also applies to mesothreads made of polylactic acid with caprolactone, but at least they have a more pronounced biostimulating effect on tissue.

What effect can you expect from mesothreads? –

The effect of ordinary mesothreads will probably be noticeable only in those patients who are not used to caring for their skin, i.e. it must be in relatively poor condition. And secondly, the effect will be visible only in patients with a finely wrinkled type of aging (thin skin). If you have relatively well-groomed skin, thick skin, or have ptosis of soft tissues, you will not notice any effect from specifically mesothreads. On average, only 5% of patients see the effect of mesothreads. Mesothreads, in our opinion, are optimally used only to prevent aging, but not to correct existing disorders.

In our opinion, if you decide to implant mesothreads specifically, then it is better to choose threads made from a copolymer of polylactic acid and caprolactone, because in this case the effect will be slightly more pronounced. If you are forced to choose mesothreads by the high cost of polylactic acid reinforcing threads (such as Resorblift® or Darvin®), then we recommend choosing PDO threads. But not on mesothreads, but on thicker reinforcing threads.

An example of quite affordable reinforcing threads made from PDO is Beaute Lift V-line® threads (models Rose, Rose-2D, Rose-3D, Cog-2D). These threads are much thicker than conventional PDO mesothreads and therefore, even despite the cheapness of this material, thick reinforcing threads will have a more significant rejuvenating effect. Moreover, they can be used not only for reinforcement, because... if the doctor knows the “loop” thread fixation technique, not only a reinforcing, but also a very definite lifting effect will be achieved.

Clinical trial results –

Let's say right away that there are very few independent studies, and almost all of them are only based on threads from PDO. When interpreting the results of clinical studies, it is very important to look at the thickness of the threads, i.e. what kind of threads were used in the study - thin mesothreads or thicker reinforcing threads. Below you can read an independent clinical study of thin PDO mesothreads, in which there was no increase in collagen production in skin samples taken before and after thread lifting.

However, in other studies using thicker PDO reinforcing sutures, skin biopsies convincingly showed an increase in the amount of collagen (although this increase disappeared quite quickly once the sutures were completely reabsorbed).

The influence of threads on collagen production - in 2013, the article “Thread lift with absorbable monofilament threads” was published in the Journal of the Japanese Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (authors - Shimizu Y., Terase K., published in the Journal of Japan Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery » vol. 35. No. 2) – with the results of a study of the effectiveness of thread lifting with absorbable PDO mesothreads. Histological examination of skin samples 3 months after the procedure showed that the level of collagen and elastin in the area where mesothreads were introduced and in the control area where no threads were introduced did not differ from each other. The photographs below are also taken from this clinical study (Figs. 17-18).

Mesothreads: photos before and after the procedure a) before the procedure, b) immediately after the procedure, c) and d) – 1 and 6 months after the procedure, respectively. As you will see below, visual changes are clearly visible only in photos taken immediately after the procedure, where the tissue is enlarged due to traumatic swelling. Only an improvement in the appearance of the skin was achieved - it should be taken into account that the patient was injected with not 30-40, but 118 mesothreads!

If you see photos of patients before and after the installation of mesothreads, which show a noticeable lifting effect, this means that in fact these photographs were taken after the installation of reinforcing or lifting threads. Only the latest types of threads are capable of giving a visible lifting effect (Fig. 19-21).

Reviews

Users rate the thread lifting service 3.8 points out of 5.

I feel like an idiot. I believed the advertisement and put mesothreads in my cheeks, 10 for each. Now it seems to me that the jowls have become even larger. It's good that the swelling has gone away. Mesothreads are a fashion trend with unknown results.

Maria

Client, Stavropol

Expensive and painful. I noticed the result only after 4 months, but I consider it to be the merit not of the mesothreads, but of the entire complex of procedures that I do.

Alexandra

Client, Petrozavodsk

I noticed results after the procedure the next day. And now, a month later, it’s like my wings have grown. She put her face in order.

Larisa

Client, Moscow

Mesothreads: negative reviews, photos

Experienced cosmetologists and plastic surgeons who have the skills to implant reinforcing and lifting threads almost never use ordinary thin mesothreads in their practice. The latter are widely used in cosmetology only because of the simplicity of the procedure, while the installation of reinforcing and lifting threads is too complicated and ideally requires a doctor with a surgical background.

Therefore, most cosmetologists do what they can do (without requiring complex manual skills), namely mesothreads. Therefore, if you want to install lifting threads rather than meso-threads, you should only contact plastic surgery clinics for this. As for reinforcing threads, their installation can be done either traditionally or using the “loop” technique, which can give this type of threads lifting properties. In the latter case, it is probably also better if the threads are installed by a plastic surgeon rather than an ordinary dermatocosmetologist.

Mesothreads: pros and cons... based on experience, only less than 10% of patients are satisfied with the results. Most often you see the following picture: trying to see the result of thread implantation, the patient looks at himself in the mirror with doubt on his face, while the doctor persistently repeats: “Well, you see how good it has become.” Most patients claim that the lifting and rejuvenation effect was either completely absent or was so implicit that it was not worth the money spent.

All you can count on when implanting mesothreads is an improvement in skin color, turgor and skin hydration (and then only if you preferably have a fine-wrinkled type of aging). For comparison, below we have posted photos of patients before and after installation of reinforcing/lifting threads -

Thread lifting: popular problems and brief comments

My skin hurts after having a facelift.

This is normal for the first 3-4 days. The intensity of pain depends on the individual pain threshold. If the pain seems too severe, consult your doctor. You may need analgesics.

What should I do if two weeks have passed and the swelling persists?

If the swelling doesn't get worse, there's usually nothing to worry about. This may be due to the individual characteristics of the body. If the swelling intensifies, you need to consult a doctor.

Too many bruises on my face.

Most likely, you have reduced blood clotting, or the intervention was performed shortly before the start of menstruation. If the bruises associated with thread lifting gradually disappear, there is nothing terrible; if they increase, you need to consult a doctor.

Why can't I use cosmetics?

The risk of skin infection increases. Applying and removing cosmetics is accompanied by stretching of the facial skin, which is extremely undesirable after lifting.

When can you leave the house?

It is recommended to leave the house no earlier than the fourth day, when all unwanted effects on the face become invisible. There is also a risk of infection (the operated person is very vulnerable at first). If you don't mind your appearance, don't limit yourself. But you need to wear a compression mask for at least 3 days constantly.

Why can't you touch your face with your hands?

Complications of the procedure –

Most types of mesothreads are installed using sharp-pointed needles, which cut tissue and can damage blood vessels and nerves if inserted too deeply into the dermis. Accordingly, the most common complications will be bleeding and hematomas. Numbness of the skin due to injury to nerve trunks is quite rare. If the thread is inserted into the tissue using a blunt-ended cannula (through a puncture of the skin), then the occurrence of the above complications is practically excluded, including the absence of swelling .

Comparison of needle tips and cannula –

Other common complications are exacerbation of herpes and infectious inflammation of the skin at the sites where the needle was inserted. The latter most often happens due to violations of the rules of asepsis and antisepsis, as well as poor postoperative care by the patient of the skin surface at the sites where the needle was inserted. Moreover, if when the threads are inserted too deeply, bleeding and hematomas occur, then when the threads are inserted too superficially, the threads can contour through the skin. When using mesothreads of a smooth linear type, thread migration is possible.

Well, the most common complication is the lack of any aesthetic result. As we said above, the effect of mesothreads can only be seen in patients with fine-wrinkle type of aging. But even in this type of patient, the effect may be absent, for example, due to the individual characteristics of the patient, causing the biodegradation of tissue threads to be too slow. Thus, the effect will be absent not only if the mesothreads are destroyed in the tissues too quickly, but also if they are destroyed too slowly.

What to do after the procedure

The needles used for thread lifting cause little damage to the skin, so punctures from them heal within 2-5 days after the procedure.
From the second to the sixth day, the face is wiped with non-alcohol antiseptics: chlorhexidine, miramistin, to prevent infection. Ointments: Bepanten, Lyoton will speed up skin healing. ATTENTION!

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On the first day after the procedure, apply cold compresses for 15 minutes every 2 hours. The next day the patient can return to his normal daily routine.

Mesothreads: contraindications

Contraindications for mesothreads are, in principle, exactly the same as for any other anti-aging procedures in cosmetology practice. Absolute contraindications –

• pregnancy and lactation,
• autoimmune diseases,
• during periods of exacerbation of chronic diseases,
• bleeding disorders or taking anticoagulants,
• malignant neoplasms and inflammation in the intervention area,
• acute infections,
• allergy to thread components,
• tendency to form keloid and hypertrophic scars.

There are also relative contraindications. For example, a tendency to allergic reactions, which means the presence of allergies to several antigens at once. Another contraindication is excess facial soft tissue, as well as moderate to severe ptosis. We hope that our article on the topic: Mesothread reviews before and after photos was useful to you!

Sources:

1. Add. prof. author's education on thread lifting (

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), 2. Personal experience of clinical application, 3. National Library of Medicine (USA), 4. National Institutes of Health (USA), 3. “Thread implantology” (Kodyakov A.A., Fedorov P.G., Aleksandrov V. .N.).

Rehabilitation

The goal of rehabilitation measures after thread lifting is to prevent displacement, rejection or premature resorption of mesothreads. What is prohibited during this period:

1. Smoke after the intervention for 6-8 hours.
2. Use decorative cosmetics and alcohol lotions for 3 days after the procedure.
3. Exercise and lift weights for up to 3 weeks.
4. Do massages, scrubbing with hard particles, cosmetic procedures with pressure on the face - up to 3 weeks.
5. Overheat your face - up to 3 weeks. Avoid hot baths, saunas, solariums, the beach and hair drying.
6. Visit the pool for up to 3 weeks.

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The patient must control facial expressions for 3 weeks after thread lifting and avoid tension and strain on the facial muscles.

Cosmetologists recommend the following care program during the rehabilitation period:

• wear a face bandage for up to 2 weeks;
• use cosmetics with UV protection;
• make oxygen masks and use cosmetics with oxygen;
• sleep on your back, on a high pillow, at an angle of 30° - 2-3 weeks.

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Cosmetic procedures during the rehabilitation period are carried out only as prescribed by a doctor.

What is the difference between the approach to installing 4D mesothreads in our clinic?

We don’t install 4D mesothreads for everyone

We value our reputation and our clients. Therefore, if the doctor is sure that 4D mesothreads will not bring you any effect, he will not even advise them to you - there are many other methods in our arsenal. For example, abdominal skin tightening is possible using non-surgical injection liposuction, cavitation, cryolipolysis, myostimulation and other methods of figure correction. At your first free consultation, your doctor will develop an individual program for you. Our goal is to solve the problem, and not to sell you 4D mesothreads.

Doctors’ experience in threadlifting is more than three years

Let's tell you a secret: thread lifting courses can be completed in just one day - that's why there are so many salons and clinics that offer the installation of mesothreads. But you don’t want to become a test model, do you? Then choose a clinic responsibly. We have been working with 4D mesothreads for more than three years. Our certificates and diplomas can be viewed on the website or in the clinic.

We use only certified threads

We work with threads certified in the Russian Federation. Before the procedure begins, the doctor will show you all the certificates. With the use of these 4D mesothreads there is an effect even in cases where a buttock lift and arm lift are needed.

Carrying out the thread lifting procedure

During the manipulation, the cosmetologist makes a puncture at certain points with the finest laser-sharpened steel needles. Then the threads are carefully inserted into different folds of the skin along the meridian lines outlined in advance. Each thread is installed strictly in the right direction. The doctor then removes the needle, separating it from the threads that remain under the skin.

The procedure is carried out using unique threads made from biodegradable material. After 180-240 days, they break down into water and carbon dioxide - substances compatible with human tissue. At the same time, during this period, a strong skin framework has time to form, which will remain even after the threads dissolve.

Benefits of thread lifting

Reviews about the procedure online confirm: thread lifting is a real breakthrough in cosmetology. Thousands of satisfied clients after face and tummy tuck note a number of benefits of manipulation, thanks to which they can enjoy their own reflection in the mirror.

The undeniable advantages of thread lifting are:

• The procedure is absolutely safe for the client;
• The result is visible immediately after installing the mesothreads;
• The duration of the manipulation is no more than 30 minutes;
• The effect of the procedure lasts up to 2 years;
• The threads are not visible or tactile, even in clients with thin skin;
• The procedure has virtually no recovery period and no side effects;
• During the manipulation, local anesthesia is used, which does not harm human health at all;
• The opportunity to return to active life immediately after thread lifting - the procedure will not affect your professional activities in any way.

Possible complications after thread lifting, combination with other cosmetic procedures

The only side effect of the intervention is the presence of local reactions within a week: pain, tingling, hardening, local swelling. However, they are recorded extremely rarely and disappear within 5-7 days. Otherwise, thread lifting is a completely safe procedure.

It is also worth noting that the rehabilitation period after the procedure is minimal. Threadlifting with mesothreads is perfectly combined with botulinum therapy, contouring, biorevitalization, mesotherapy, laser techniques and other cosmetic procedures. The only limitation is that after installing mesothreads you will have to give up any manipulations on your face for a month, be it injections or hardware procedures.