After breastfeeding, due to weight loss or age-related changes, the skin of the breast loses its elasticity and the breasts sag. This can happen at a very early age. Not all women are ready for surgery. In addition, surgical correction implies a long recovery.
Thread lifting is an excellent alternative to surgery for mild manifestations of ptosis. It helps improve skin condition, get rid of sagging and wrinkles and, of course, tighten the mammary glands. Breast shape can also be adjusted using threads.
The threads are not visible under the skin, they form an elastic frame for the tissues and trigger the processes of natural tissue rejuvenation. The threads are installed through small punctures, which leave no scars or scars. The advantage of lifting with mesothreads is a natural result. It is impossible to notice with the naked eye that a person has had a thread lift. The wonderful effect of a breast lift with threads will delight you both in life and in photos.
A breast lift with threads is not surgery. However, not all cosmetologists know how to work with threads. We are proud that all of our doctors are certified specialists in the field of thread rejuvenation. Also involved in filament lifting is the plastic surgeon and chief physician of the clinic Anzhelika Vladimirovna Nikolaeva-Fedorova.
What threads are used for non-surgical breast lift?
Mesothreads
Biocompatible, absorbable threads that are completely eliminated from the body over time. Suitable for correcting mild manifestations of ptosis. We use Miracu threads.
Golden threads
Made from the highest standard gold (24 carats). Suitable for correcting moderate changes. Invisible under the skin. Provide long lasting effect. Combined with plastic surgery.
Aptos threads (Aptos)
There are absorbable and non-absorbable (made from hypoallergenic surgical material polypropylene). Typically, polypropylene threads are used to correct the neckline and bust area. Provide a natural lifting effect.
Polycon threads
Made from polycaproadmide. Hypoallergenic, durable, guaranteeing intense tightening and long-lasting results.
Silhoette Lift threads
Like Aptos, they are made of polypropylene. Suitable for correcting moderate changes.
Your doctor will help you choose threads. Sometimes patients come for a breast lift with mesothreads, and the cosmetologist explains to them that in this case this type of thread will be ineffective. And vice versa - some girls want to have a lift with gold threads, but the doctor advises them to start with absorbable threads.
In case of severe ptosis, before thread lifting it is better to perform a mastopexy - breast lift. The plastic surgeon will make the breasts tightened and neat, and the threads will consolidate the effect and improve the quality of the skin.
Who is suitable for breast lift with mesothreads?
This method is widely used to correct mild and moderate manifestations of ptosis, as well as to get rid of sagging skin.
Breasts can sag due to pregnancy and breastfeeding, weight loss, severe weight gain, hormonal problems, injuries to the mammary glands, and a genetic predisposition to early tissue ptosis.
Thread breast rejuvenation is indicated for you if:
- skin tone has decreased;
- wrinkles and age spots appeared;
- the chest muscles are weakened;
- noticeable decrease in breast level;
- breasts have lost their shape.
If you have at least one of the indications listed, this is enough for filament lifting. We perform breast correction with mesothreads for patients over 25 years of age.
Breast lift with mesothreads is most effective for those with small breasts. Bulk breasts are usually corrected surgically. However, women with large breasts can use threads to rejuvenate their décolleté area.
Laser beam to protect women's health
– Ekaterina Sergeevna, what is the peculiarity of the new method of laser thermal ablation?
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To begin with, benign breast tumors grow, pushing apart the surrounding tissue. They do not spread beyond the breast and do not affect other organs and tissues. One type of such formation is fibroadenoma. This is a tumor of connective tissue and glandular epithelium. To the touch, the formation is dense, with clear boundaries, mobile and most often painless. There is a distinction between the usual form of fibroadenoma, which does not turn into cancer, and the leaf-shaped form, which has a high risk of turning into a malignant form.
If we talk about fibroadenoma of the mammary gland, then with such a diagnosis, traditional medicine is categorically against any conservative methods. In this case, three options for surgical treatment are possible: removal by enucleation (enucleation), removal of the formation by sectoral resection, and, finally, removal using modern laser techniques.
As for the first technique - removal by enucleation (enucleation) - it is ideal when surgical treatment of negligible tumors is required. Sectoral resection can be used as a less gentle technique, which is a surgical treatment of doubtful and fairly large tumors. But laser removal of fibroadenoma can be used for almost any form of the described disease. The operation is performed for any size of the tumor, if it intensively increases, say, doubling within 4-5 months.
– So what is unique about this laser technique?
The innovative method of laser thermal ablation of breast fibroadenoma is considered truly incredibly effective, especially in the treatment of small fibrous formations. In this case, the fibroadenoma tissues are completely destroyed, and in their place, new healthy connective tissue is formed in a few months.
Surgical laser treatment is based on heating the local type of affected breast tissue. Thus, the technique allows you to destroy the affected cells of fibrous tumors without affecting healthy tissue. During treatment, a light guide is supplied to the tumor cells, in fact, through which a powerful laser light beam is supplied, capable of destroying the cells of the fibrous tumor. That is why this innovative method, called laser ablation, despite its novelty, is increasingly winning the sympathy of doctors and patients and is becoming increasingly widespread.
– Please name the main advantages of laser surgery in comparison with traditional surgery.
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The main advantages include a significant reduction in operating time, the possibility of performing the intervention under local anesthesia, the absence of direct contact with tissues and, as a result, minimal destruction of tissue in the surgical area. It is also important to shorten the postoperative recovery period, which is also not accompanied by intense pain. The healing process after laser surgery proceeds faster due to the absence of infection, as well as the depth of penetration of the laser beam into the tissue, at which cell activation occurs.
In addition, the method of laser thermal ablation of breast fibroadenoma allows for minimal or even complete absence of bleeding during surgery thanks to the laser beam, which simultaneously has a hemostatic effect on the vessels surrounding the tumor. In addition, the laser beam has the property of destroying infection, which allows one to avoid purulent complications. It is also important for women that there are no post-operative scars left on the body.
– What makes it possible to achieve high precision in such an operation?
– Laser devices can be targeted specifically at individual cells without affecting the surrounding healthy tissue, which makes it possible to effectively remove tumor formations in soft tissues. The surgeon, under ultrasound control, enters the tumor formation with a thin needle with a light guide built into it. When we see from the ultrasound that we are inside the tumor, we tighten the needle, and the light guide itself remains in the center of the tumor. And then we provide a certain amount of laser energy in the required mode.
– And what does the surgeon see on the display of the ultrasound scanner?
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During laserthermy, after a couple of minutes the ultrasonic scanner display shows the appearance of a hyperechoic cloud in the area adjacent to the end of the light guide, which gradually increases in size and by the end of the session covers most of the node. Subsequently, starting from the second day, a hypoechoic zone without clear boundaries is formed at the site of the node subjected to laser thermal therapy. 1-3 months after the procedure, a zone of uneven hypoechogenicity without clear boundaries with increasing severity of focal fibrous changes is determined at the site of the node. Subsequently, the echographic picture is characterized by a decrease in the node and pronounced fibrous changes in it.
So, let’s summarize the conversation with a specialist. When performing laser thermal ablation of breast fibroadenoma under local anesthesia, a laser device, precisely aimed at the tumor using ultrasound guidance, destroys the pathological formation in the mammary gland. After 2 months, new connective tissue forms at the site of the destroyed tumor. After this outpatient treatment, which lasts no more than an hour, there are no scars left on the breasts and the shape of the breasts does not change. The technique is truly unique. And in its favor is the fact that in all major Western clinics, breast fibroadenoma is removed using the laser thermal ablation method. As noted by leading experts from the American Society of Breast Surgeons, this technique (officially approved by the FDA for the treatment of fibroadenoma) is a good alternative to open surgery.
Let us remind you that a warning sign for visiting a doctor should be such disorders as swelling in the chest area, the presence of any lumps in the tissues, a violation of the shape of the breast or its size, any discharge from the nipples, especially mixed with blood, changes in the skin of the breast, enlarged axillary lymph nodes .
And remember that disease is easier to prevent than to treat!
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Pros and cons of breast lifting with mesothreads
Advantages | Flaws |
Painless | The method is not suitable for correcting severe sagging tissues |
Lack of long-term rehabilitation | For those with large breasts, thread lifting will not be very effective |
No traces of thread insertion | Gold and other non-absorbable threads are expensive - the cost of the procedure can be comparable to mammoplasty |
Mesothreads available at cost | Threads do not eliminate stretch marks |
Tissue sagging slows down | The effect lasts up to 5 years, while surgery provides longer lasting results |
The natural processes of collagen and elastin synthesis are launched - the effect of natural rejuvenation | |
Improves skin quality | |
Pigment spots disappear |
The advantage of introducing mesothreads is the ability to evaluate the result immediately after installing the threads. 14 days after the procedure, collagen and elastin fibers begin to be synthesized around the thread, the supply of oxygen to cells improves, and blood circulation is normalized.
Absorbable threads are removed from the body after a couple of months. Non-absorbable ones remain under the skin. Fibrosis does not form in the places where the threads are installed. This breast lift method is safe and the results are completely controllable.
A month after the procedure you will see that:
The breasts began to look more attractive and younger;
The skin became moisturized, smooth and elastic;
Small pigment spots have disappeared;
Wrinkles on the chest and décolleté area smoothed out;
The mammary glands tightened.
How is breast lift surgery performed?
The first stage is a consultation with a surgeon, during which the specialist examines the patient and finds out what exactly she wants to correct and what result she wants to achieve. The lift has a number of contraindications, so you need to undergo diagnostics and confirm the possibility of the operation.
The course of the operation depends on what type of lift the surgeon chose. But the essence is always the same - excision of excess tissue. With a high degree of ptosis, a deeper technique is used with the movement and further strengthening of the glandular tissue, as well as correction of the nipple-areolar complex.
How difficult is mastopexy?
Any surgical intervention requires a serious approach, so our surgeons always approach each case responsibly. The goal is to achieve the desired result, and if this requires a complex operation, surgeons will do an excellent job.
When does the effect of a breast lift occur?
After surgery, you will need to wear compression garments for some time to support your bust. Stitches are usually removed after 10 days. The surgeon will familiarize the patient with the recommendations for the recovery period in detail; it is important to follow them in order to obtain the desired result.
You can evaluate the effect of the tightening after 3-4 months (in some cases it takes longer), during this period the incisions heal, bruises and swelling disappear, and the final result is formed. Therefore, you should be patient, listen to the surgeon’s recommendations and wait for changes. And they will! You will get beautiful, firm and toned breasts.
How much does the operation cost?
Our clinic has been specializing in the field of mammoplasty for many years, including breast lift; the cost of the operation depends on the degree of ptosis and the method used by the surgeon:
- mastopexy with a circular incision around the areola: category 1 – 90 thousand rubles, category 2 – 120 thousand rubles, category 3 – 150 thousand rubles, category 4 – 180 thousand rubles.
- mastopexy with relocation and strengthening of glandular tissue: category 1 – 110 thousand rubles, category 2 – 130 thousand rubles, category 3 – 150 thousand rubles, category 4 – 180 thousand rubles.
A breast lift is an operation that provides an excellent aesthetic result; you literally get a new bust, without sagging or sagging, with the correct shape. A lift will not only make you more attractive and younger, but will also give you a great mood and increase your self-confidence. And we are ready to help you achieve these goals, come to us for a consultation at any convenient time.
How is a breast lift performed with threads?
At the consultation before the procedure, you decide on the type and number of threads. The doctor outlines the direction of insertion of the threads.
The procedure is carried out in the clinic in one day, no hospital stay is required. Local anesthesia is used to make the installation of the threads comfortable. The chest is treated with an antiseptic solution. The peculiarity of the reinforcement is that the punctures are incredibly small, and subsequently there are no traces left of them.
Using a thin needle - a cannula - the threads are inserted under the skin, brought out and stretched to form a taut frame. The edges of the thread fibers are secured with small clamps. After insertion, the thread firmly occupies its place in the soft tissues and subsequently does not move.
In total, reinforcement lasts no more than an hour. At the end of the procedure, you can immediately go home or work.
Benefits of a facelift
Mastopexy allows you to return the bust to its natural shape and position and achieve excellent aesthetics. Reviews from patients who underwent surgery clearly indicate the excellent result that was obtained in the end. Compared to augmentation with implants, a lift takes slightly less recovery time, since the body does not need to get used to the foreign body. The disadvantages include a little more visibility of the scars, but in fact this is not something to be afraid of. If you look at what the breasts look like after a lift, you can see that post-operative scars become thin, pale and almost invisible.
To determine for yourself the advisability of this type of surgical intervention, you can look at the “before and after” photos in the gallery. A clear idea of what can be obtained as a result of the operation helps to form the correct opinion about the correction and decide to carry it out.
How long does the rehabilitation period last?
Non-surgical breast lifting does not require long-term rehabilitation. Within a couple of hours, skin sensitivity will be restored. Mild swelling will subside the next day. Some patients develop bruises at the sites where the threads were inserted; this is an individual characteristic of the body and is normal. In the first days, you need to treat the puncture sites with antibacterial drugs, which will be prescribed to you by your doctor. This is necessary to avoid infection. Do not touch punctures with dirty hands. On the first day after filament lifting, you should not shower.
For two weeks the following is prohibited:
- sports and other intense physical activity;
- exposure to the sun;
- visiting a solarium, bathhouse, sauna;
- performing a massage of areas adjacent to the area where the threads are installed.
It is not recommended to attend cosmetic procedures during the recovery period.
After two weeks, you return to your normal life and enjoy a beautiful breast shape! The result of thread lifting lasts from 2 to 5 years, depending on the type of threads. Breast lift with gold threads gives the longest lasting effect.
You can choose the lingerie you like, wear low-cut clothes, and buy beautiful swimsuits. Having gotten rid of complexes, you will want to pay more attention to your body, pamper it and delight yourself.
Rehabilitation
The recovery process after a facelift is in many ways similar to the recovery after an augmentation or reduction. In the same way, after surgery, compression garments are applied to the bust. It must be worn around the clock for three months. For a month after correction, it is highly recommended to sleep on your back, in a reclining position. It is advisable to give up showering for ten days.
A ban for up to three months is also imposed on visiting the solarium, beach, sauna, bathhouse, swimming pool and gym. During the recovery period, it is important to avoid any physical activity related to the shoulder girdle, so you should forget about lifting heavy objects during this time.
As for medications, they can only be taken as prescribed by a doctor. For severe pain, analgesics are prescribed. Your doctor may also prescribe antibiotics to rule out a bacterial infection.
Prices for breast lift with mesothreads
The cost of thread lifting of the breast and décolleté varies depending on the type of threads. Our absorbable threads cost from 900 rubles. for 1 piece. Gold threads – 2,500 rubles each. Reinforcement of the chest area with gold threads usually costs 100,000 rubles. The doctor will calculate the exact cost of lifting during your consultation.
Our cosmetologists and surgeons work with all popular threads presented in Moscow. Clinic "Medial" cooperates only with trusted thread suppliers - certified distributors. The filament lifting procedure is comfortable, and the results will please you for a long time.
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