Eyebrow lifting with threads, forehead skin tightening in Moscow

Eyebrows are a very important element on a person’s face. They help to express many emotions (surprise, anger, doubt, etc.), mood, make the look expressive, and emphasize the beauty of the eyes. This is why women pay so much attention to caring for their eyebrows, giving them a harmonious shape, coloring them, even getting a tattoo. But as the years go by, the skin on the forehead becomes less elastic, the arches of the eyebrows droop, sometimes unevenly, a wrinkle forms between them, and other age-related changes occur. All this makes the face gloomy, tired, and unattractive. How to fix the situation?

An excellent alternative to plastic surgery for rejuvenating the upper part of the face, or rather the skin in the forehead area, is the popular eyebrow lifting with threads. This procedure is well developed, painless, as it is performed under local anesthesia, does not require long-term rehabilitation, and the result is noticeable quite quickly.

The implanted threads form a frame in the dermis that tightens the skin of the forehead, smooths out wrinkles on it and between the eyebrows, lifts the eyebrows and corners of the eyes, and eliminates sagging eyelids.

What material is used

For safe skin tightening that does not involve any incisions, cosmetology uses special surgical threads, which the specialist selects individually for each client, guided by the area of application, skin characteristics and the desired result. They are made from biocompatible hypoallergenic materials that, when introduced into the dermis, can form scar tissue - an internal fixation adhesion between the skin and muscles, stimulate the production of collagen types 1 and 3, and rejuvenate the skin at the cellular level, i.e. from the inside. They are inserted with the thinnest needles or cannulas.

There are two types of threads:

biodegradable - resorbable. They are produced from a copolymer of L-lactide and e-caprolactone. This material is friendly to the human body and is an activator of collagen production, restoring youthful skin at the cellular level. The threads remain in the tissues for more than a year, and then, when they dissolve, they are excreted naturally. But the rejuvenating mechanism she launched continues to work;
non-absorbable. Made from synthetic material polypropylene, used in surgery for almost half a century. Such threads have been tested for a long time, are safe, are not rejected by the body and help to obtain a long-lasting effect.

VIRTUSCLINIC specialists choose Aptos thread lifting technology and the material produced. The technique was created in 1996 by plastic surgeon M.A. Sulamanidze - the inventor of threads for tightening soft tissues. Its name is composed of the Latin “a” - “negation” and ptos - “omission”.

Absorbable for more than 360 days, Aptos threads have a unique composition and excellent rejuvenating properties. They are introduced through pinpoint punctures and reliably fix soft tissues in the required position thanks to special retaining notches until a reliable framework of its own collagen is formed in the skin. In assortment:

Aptos Light Lift Thread 2G and Light Lift Needle 2G (classic and Soft, Blunt modifications) – threads are inserted with two double-edged needles through one puncture and distributed along the required contour in different directions. The tissues are tightened and the arch of the eyebrow gets the desired shape;
Aptos Visage in Excellence Soft or Nano variants. Tightens, restores, reinforces tissues, moisturizes the skin of people of different ages;
Aptos Nano Spring is an ideal delicate option for those with thin, delicate skin in the eyebrow area.

The cosmetology clinic offers you the following procedures:

drug Laennec for rejuvenation;
removal of blood vessels on the face;
drug melsmon for rejuvenation;
facial photorejuvenation;
etc.

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“I had no doubt what was better for my face: threads or plastic surgery. I physically cannot perform the operation - I do not have the luxury of even spending a week on sick leave.

Thread facelift turned out to be a real salvation for me! I had the procedure on Friday and went back to work on Monday – the same, only younger and more beautiful! Nobody guessed what happened to me! As I was promised, the thread lift sculpts the face very naturally.”

Irina, 39 years old

Advantages and disadvantages

Thread lifting as a method of rejuvenation has the following advantages:

low-traumatic - does not require incisions, and the punctures are very small and, as already mentioned, it is possible to simultaneously insert threads in different directions;
there are no scars left, and visible marks from the finest needles heal very quickly;
the effect remains for a long time - the period depends on the condition of the skin and the chosen threads;
damage to large vessels is excluded;
No long recovery is required after the procedure;
no traces of intervention are visible - facial features do not change, but are restored to their previous appearance;
eyebrows retain natural mobility;
carried out quickly on an outpatient basis;
reasonable price.

It is important to know: the specialist who performs the thread lifting procedure must be qualified as a cosmetologist and have a certificate confirming training in. You should only contact well-established clinics that employ certified specialists with the appropriate knowledge and experience

The disadvantages of thread lifting include:

restriction of facial expressions for 7-14 days after implantation of threads;
after the procedure you need to sleep on your back for 5-7 days;
Do not go to the sauna or fitness classes for a while.

Eyebrow lifting: what is it?

Over the years, the face looks more tired; the skin becomes thinner, loses tone, and the color becomes dull. Without proper care, signs of wilting become more noticeable.

Collagen synthesis stops. “The first bells” appear after 30 years. The first areas to be hit are the neck and décolleté. Then the jawline and brow area lose elasticity.

Eyebrow threads: before and after photos

Eyebrow lifting with threads is an excellent alternative to plastic surgery and “beauty injections.” The essence of the procedure is to install threads or monofilaments (usually absorbable threads) into the subcutaneous fatty tissue. This is where they remain, causing a pronounced lifting effect.

Effect of the procedure

Thread lifting solves several problems at once:

A facelift occurs - the skin in the forehead and eyebrow area becomes elastic, wrinkles disappear.
The skin texture is evened out and the oval of the face is corrected.
Bags under the eyes are reduced: The look becomes fresh and rested.
The brow ridges and eyelids are raised. Using the procedure, you can achieve the trendy “fox eyes” effect.
The likelihood of developing wrinkles in the future is reduced. Since the threads support the skin, preventing it from sagging, signs of aging will appear much more slowly.

Unlike botulinum toxin injections, swelling of the eyelids does not appear after the procedure, and the threads themselves do not migrate down. The skin heals quickly and without marks.

The cost of an eyebrow thread lift depends on how many threads you choose. The more threads are introduced into a specific area of the face, the more the cost of the procedure will be.

Pros and cons

It is recommended to resort to lifting with threads in the following cases:

the presence of wrinkles between the eyebrows and on the forehead (degrees 2–3);
asymmetry of eyebrows, their drooping;
drooping corners of the eyes;
drooping upper eyelid.

A thread lift is suitable for those patients who first turned to a cosmetologist with minor age-related skin changes, as well as for those who have repeatedly resorted to aesthetic procedures.

Contraindications to the procedure due to the introduction of biostimulating materials:

bleeding disorder, hemophilia;
oncological diseases;
skin diseases;
mental disorders;
problems with the heart, blood vessels, endocrine system;
diabetes;
autoimmune and somatic diseases.

Thread lifting of eyebrows and forehead is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.

Relative contraindications

for the procedure: persons taking blood thinning medications, as well as during exacerbation of chronic diseases.

Those who have a predisposition to hypertrophic and keloid scarring should be careful. They are at risk of developing skin defects.

Contraindications

Doctors do not advise carrying out the procedure if there is:

pregnancy;
during breastfeeding;
poor blood clotting;
oncology;
diabetes mellitus;
allergies to anesthesia;
viral or infectious diseases.

Such procedures cannot be carried out at home; they are performed only after a full examination in medical clinics by certified specialists to comply with all requirements and safety measures.

Stages of the procedure

Thread lifting, like any lift, requires certain preparation. The cosmetologist begins with a consultation: he talks in detail about the technique, the material used and provides certificates for it, how many threads are needed.

The specialist examines the client’s medical history, asks him about existing diseases, the presence of allergic reactions, whether he has had operations, what cosmetic procedures he has undergone. In some cases, it may be necessary to undergo additional tests - this is necessary to prevent undesirable consequences and predict the timing of rehabilitation.

After studying the condition of the area where the threads will be implanted, their type, quantity and injection scheme are determined individually.

WHY is GMTClinic the BEST?

When choosing a suitable medical center where you can have a thread lift, it is better to choose GMTClinic for the following reasons:

1.
Our medical center provides the services of qualified specialists with extensive experience in their fields.
2.
We take into account the individual characteristics of patients and never recommend “extra” and unnecessary manipulations.
3.
An honest approach to cost allows our patients to always know what they are paying for and be confident in the quality of the service.

Additional measures

Three days before the thread lifting procedure, implantation of threads requires:

stop taking vasodilators and painkillers and alcohol
do not visit the solarium, sauna or bathhouse, swimming pool;
do not engage in active sports.

One day before, eliminate foods that cause swelling.
On the day of the event, 2 hours before the procedure, you should not smoke, as nicotine promotes vasospasm and impairs the access of oxygen to the body.

Lifting technique

The procedure consists of several stages:

Preparation - a few days before the scheduled day of the procedure, it is forbidden to drink alcohol, as well as take blood thinning medications. Active sports, physical activity, and visiting a bathhouse/sauna/solarium are also contraindicated.
The procedure is carried out in the office of a medical center under special conditions. After local anesthesia, the specialist makes markings on the skin, several punctures are made, and a double cannula is pulled along the markings. Then the threads are tightened, raising the eyebrow line upward. The duration is from 20 to 30 minutes. Read about the most popular types of threads that can be used for the procedure here, and from this article you will learn how a session of reinforcement with gold threads is carried out.
The rehabilitation period is at least 10 days, in rare cases a month. In the first days, swelling may remain. The restrictions are the same as in preparation. The doctor himself will prescribe special recommendations.

The main stage of thread implantation

First of all, the doctor takes pictures of the patient in five projections for subsequent comparison with the results of using thread technology. Next step by step:

1. The patient’s hair is tucked under a cap, and the skin is cleaned of cosmetics and other contaminants. Next, thoroughly treat with an antiseptic solution (betadine, chlorhesidine, etc.) to disinfect the skin.
2. Now it comes to anesthesia. Lidocaine cream or ultracaine solution is used for long-term anesthesia.
3. The doctor marks with a marker the points where the threads will be inserted.
4. The package with threads is opened. This is done in front of the patient.
5. The thread is implanted using a microscopic needle puncture - it is inserted under the skin to a depth of 2 - 3 mm and removed through another puncture.
6. To fix the fabric with notches, the thread is pulled.
7. The needles are removed from the skin, the puncture sites are inspected, and cooling packs are applied to them.
8. After some time, the skin is once again treated with antiseptics.

Cost of the lifting procedure

Prices for face lifting with threads primarily depend on the type of material used, the volume of planned manipulation, and the condition of the skin. During the consultation, the specialist will determine the area that needs rejuvenation and select the appropriate threads that will help achieve the most positive result.

On average, the cost of this type of lifting is quite high - from 1 thousand dollars. It is also worth considering the pricing policy of the clinic and its location. For example, in Moscow the price for a thread lift ranges from 40 to 100 thousand rubles. If the patient has grade 2 ptosis, the cost of the service can reach 170 – 200 thousand rubles.

Recovery period

For several days after the insertion of the threads, minor hematomas and swelling may persist on the skin in the upper part of the face, and tingling may be felt. When such symptoms disappear, this will indicate healing.

It should be understood that connective tissue – a collagen framework – takes 56 days to form, but the primary lifting result will be noticeable within three weeks. Over the course of six months it will increase and will persist for a year to two or more years.

In the first three days after the procedure, you should not touch your face with your hands or use cream or powder.

It is very important to properly maintain facial hygiene during the healing period. You can’t get this place wet, but you can use antiseptic solutions - 0.05% chlorhexidine digluconate solution). They need to wipe the skin 2 times a day.

In addition, the following recommendations must be followed:

limit active facial expressions;
sleep on your back;
Apply an elastic bandage at night;
avoid hot food and drinks for 3-5 days after the procedure;
do not stay in the sun for a month after the procedure;
do not visit the dentist for 1 month;

do not exercise for 2 - 3 weeks;

refuse the pool, sauna, bathhouse, beach;
refrain from drinking alcohol and smoking for 14 days after thread lifting;
Do not massage for 1 month after the procedure.

You just need to be patient for a little while, but a fresh look, a smooth forehead, beautifully defined eyebrows, and an open look will be your reward for a long time!

Types of threads

The cosmetologist decides which threads to use for a particular patient. Most often, the choice falls in favor of four “candidates” - mesothreads, smooth, gold and combined threads.

Mesothreads

Mesothreads are self-absorbing polypropylene threads that are used to “construct” the contour of soft tissues. The threads are inserted subcutaneously into the desired area, and then, using a special apparatus, they are tightened and fixed, maintaining the shape.

During the procedure, approximately 15 threads “settle” on the face. With their help, you can form a clear oval of the face, tighten the contour, get rid of a double chin, and make wrinkles less pronounced. If the work is done “spotwise”, and the correction is carried out in the eyebrow area, 2-3 threads are enough.

Mesothreads for forehead and eyebrows

After the procedure, they resolve within six months. In their place, connective tissue is formed.
Throughout this time, the skin is tightened and stabilized. The difference “before” and “after” is obvious. With age, eyebrow lifting using mesothreads gives a more noticeable result. The face becomes fresher and younger.

The advantages of mesothreads include the fact that they are not felt by the patient.

About

What thread is used to correct eyebrow hairs?

When carrying out trading, a special thread is used. You can buy it in cosmetology stores. If you need to perform eyebrow correction with thread at home, then high-quality cotton thread will do. It is important that it is strong and of medium thickness. Let's assume an option with a touch of silk.

If you have not mastered the threading technique well enough, it will be difficult for you to work with a silk thread, because it will begin to slide along the hairs. You should completely avoid artificial materials, as they stretch during use.

You can try making the thread yourself. It's pretty simple:

To measure the required length of thread for eyebrow correction, you can take the width of your palm as a guide. It will be easier to work with the shorter version at first. Professionals in salons use a thread 45–50 cm long.
The ends must be tied tightly with several knots. Next, the loop is placed on the index fingers and thumbs of both hands.
The resulting ring of thread is pulled over the fingers.
Next you need to make 8-9 twists in the middle, rotating with one hand. In this case, the connected ends should be slightly further from the place of twisting. As a result, the shape of the thread should resemble an infinity sign.
Thus, the fingers of both hands are obtained at the corners of two triangles, so by moving the fingers on one hand and simultaneously spreading them on the other, you can move the loops along the thread to create the effect of scissors.
It is necessary to keep the thread taut throughout the entire procedure.

There is no need to treat the tool before you start removing hairs. The thread must be dry. For each procedure you just need to cut a new piece.

How long does the effect last after eyebrow threading procedure?

The effect of threading can be several times longer than that of regular trimming or shaving, since hair follicles are also removed.

True, this does not mean that the bristles, once plucked with a thread, will not grow from the same pore again. Typically, the effect of such eyebrow correction lasts from one to four months:

If you carry out the procedure correctly and remove the hair completely, and not break it off at the surface of the skin, then you can forget about threading for a couple of months.
If you additionally apply depilatory cream to the thread-treated dermis, the effect of the manipulation can last up to four months. You need to be careful not to get the product on hairs that you did not plan to remove, as they may not recover later.
If you are still an inexperienced specialist or an amateur performed the procedure, then after four weeks you will need to go for correction again.
If you see for yourself that the hairs have begun to grow, and the eyebrows no longer look so neat, then it’s time to repeat the procedure. You can try to pull out individual specimens with tweezers in order to postpone thread correction for a while.

Note! For each person, the rate of hair growth is determined individually. This is influenced by many factors, from genetics to general health. Therefore, it is impossible to give clear deadlines for eyebrow correction with thread for everyone.

Ecology and environmental conditions also affect hair growth. If you live in a region where there is low humidity, an unfavorable climate and a polluted atmosphere, this process will probably be slow for you.

Tightening techniques

In each individual case, the surgeon is faced with a specific task: sometimes it is the whole complex of age-related problems, sometimes it is typical deficiencies not related to aging. That is why various techniques are used that give strictly defined results. Operative techniques also vary in terms of their dramatic nature and type of access.

Open or coronal lift

This is an open lift that is performed using three incisions, in some cases two. One of them runs exactly along the hairline, the second at a distance of approximately 7-8 centimeters from the first. The incisions are made long, usually from the base of one ear to the opposite point of the face or along the entire distance between the temples. The third incision is required when the patient is dissatisfied not only with the condition of the skin, but also with the height of his own forehead. Coronal lift is the only technique that allows you to remove a significant amount of skin from this area.

The main reason why surgeons choose this particular technique is the opportunity to get rid of absolutely all defects in one procedure, even if they are severe. The complex result allows you to avoid a number of interventions, which is considered the main advantage of coronary lift. However, the patient should be prepared for a long period of rehabilitation, during which he will have to limit hygiene procedures, including washing his hair and wearing tight bandages. The two large incisions take at least a month to heal, but both hair growth and nerve damage are likely. Numbness usually lasts about a month.

Endoscopic technology

The use of an endoscope and materials that gradually dissolve in the body makes it possible to completely eliminate open incisions. During this operation, the doctor performs three punctures along the same line as with the coronary method. The first stage is the separation of tissues from the bone, which is necessary in order to fix them in a new, correct position. Then the skin and subcutaneous integument are secured with special threads and absorbable structures. Since time, foreign materials do not simply dissolve in the body, but become the basis for the formation of new connective tissue.

Endoscopic lifting of the forehead and eyebrows is indicated in cases where wrinkles are not too pronounced, and eyebrow ptosis has appeared recently and has not yet developed. To achieve the most complete result in cases of pronounced effects of aging, it is recommended to combine a facelift with procedures such as blepharoplasty, for example. This is the main disadvantage of this operation.

The main advantage will be minimal injury. Small punctures heal within a week, after which the patient can return to their normal lifestyle. Swelling and hematomas are reduced, and risks are reduced.

Temporal lift

This lift differs solely in the access point from the two described above. Lifting is carried out using an open or endoscopic method. This is an excellent option for those patients who need to get rid of drooping corners of the eyebrows and eyes. Surgeons are also able to correct fine wrinkles. In some cases, a temporal lift is performed in parallel with an endoscopic lift.

Transpalpebral method

Transpalpebral surgery is performed only in conjunction with blepharoplasty, since access is through the same incision in the crease of the upper eyelid. In this way, it is possible to minimize the risks and the number of noticeable scars on the face, which is always desirable. The main goal of such a lift is to change the position of the eyebrows if they have already begun to droop. The procedure does not take much time, so it does not carry any serious additional risks. However, the doctor will not be able to remove excess skin or get rid of wrinkles on the forehead, which is a significant drawback of this method and limits its use.

Eyebrow lift

This operation is performed under local anesthesia for one hour. The specialist will make an incision along the edge of the eyebrow, then separate the tissue from its base and fix it in a new position. This procedure is also mainly aimed at correcting eyebrows exclusively, which does not always meet the patient’s requirements and expectations. However, this is one of the fastest options. Rehabilitation takes no more than one week, but does not impose serious restrictions on lifestyle and activity level.

Serious disadvantages include a more visible incision site. It is much easier to hide a scar on the scalp. On the other hand, for patients who already have problems with hair growth, this option is best suited.

Thread lift

This method began to be used relatively recently, but has gained wide popularity due to its low invasiveness and noticeable results. The doctor inserts threads with a special structure, similar to fish hooks, under the skin through microscopic punctures. When the tool is pulled, each thread is pulled to the desired level, simultaneously displacing the tissues of the forehead and eyebrow areas. After fastening, the process of formation of connective tissue begins, and the threads gradually dissolve.

Although the method is truly effective, you should not expect to get rid of very deep wrinkles. This procedure is indicated at the age of 35-40; when deep skin folds form, it is no longer useful. Patients should also take into account the fact that the position of tissues and threads formed by the doctor may change significantly during the entire healing period, in which case the result will be completely absent. Therefore, most specialists insist on a course of Botox injections even before the facelift.

You can learn more about facial surgeries from the sections “Blepharoplasty”, “Lipofilling” and “Liposuction”.

Eyebrow correction with thread: step-by-step instructions

Next, we’ll take a closer look at how to do eyebrow threading at home. To do this, you will need to arrange a well-lit place where you can sit comfortably in front of a mirror.

Comb your eyebrows and see if there are any hairs that are too long or stick out and need to be trimmed. Take your time and be careful! Comb your hairs in the direction they grow.
Using a pencil, draw out the shape you want in the end. You will need to use a thread to remove hair that extends beyond the designated contour.
Next, you need to prepare the thread and tie a loop as described below.
You need to pull it on your fingers and make several twists clockwise.
Before you begin the procedure of eyebrow correction with thread (in the photo below you can see the action diagram), practice. To do this, you need to simultaneously move the fingers of one hand and spread the fingers of the other. So the loops will move along the thread in one direction or the other. Due to the movement of the area with loops, the hairs will be captured and plucked. When you understand the principle of operation of this simple device, it will become clear to you whether you measured the length of the thread correctly, whether it is convenient to work with it, or whether it is better to cut a new one.
The most important stage is plucking. Start making corrections from the hairs above the eyebrow, moving from top to bottom. To do this, spread the fingers of your right hand and lower the twisted loops onto the bristles, then spread the fingers of your left hand and at the same time move the thread so as to pull out the specimens captured by the loop. In this way, you need to treat the entire area of the skin from which you want to remove vegetation.
At the end of the procedure, treat the skin with a soothing agent or wipe with an ice cube to relieve irritation.

Undoubtedly, the cost of eyebrow correction with thread at home is much lower, because you practically don’t need to buy anything. But don’t forget that developing the technique and positioning your hand will take a lot of time. In the meantime, you will have to put up with both “pinches” and missing hairs.