Many people have had time to get acquainted with lifting procedures. Various tissue tightening techniques can remove defects and age-related changes. Patients of cosmetology clinics have managed to get used to the possibility of forming an oval shape, cheeks, and chin. Many people don’t even think about the fact that lip lifting exists. There are different ways to perform modeling of the oral zone. You can tighten the contours of your lips at the same time as increasing their volume by performing thread lifting. The procedure involves installing the thinnest mesothreads along the borders of the mouth.
What it is
A contour facelift with threads is considered an understandable process. The use of this technique for lip correction is unfamiliar to many. The cosmetologist acts in a similar way: the thinnest absorbable material is inserted along the contours of the mouth using a blunt cannula. Tissue trauma is minimal. Rehabilitation is fast. As a result, contours become distinct, wrinkles are tightened, and ptosis disappears.
The biodegradable substance of the implanted material gradually dissolves, and the remains are eliminated naturally. The process affects the acceleration of metabolism, stimulation of the production of own collagen and elastin. In place of the collapsing artificial material, fibrous fibers are formed that maintain the effect of fullness of the lips.
Important point! The oral area, given the small size of the area and the smaller volume of tissue, tends to retain the lifting effect for a longer time after a tightening. Lips, unlike cheeks, chin, eyelids, retain a juicy, attractive appearance longer.
Reinforcement of purse-string wrinkles
Thanks to the implantation of mesothreads, the skin above the upper lip is smoothed and strengthened, preventing its folding in the future. During the procedure, mesothreads are introduced parallel to the contour, and then gradually dissolve, leaving behind a collagen frame. Usually 5 mesothreads are installed on the left and right. The procedure lasts about 15 minutes and is performed under local anesthesia. A cosmetologist has the opportunity to move excess tissue from the defect area to the surface of the threads for better skin lifting. The effect lasts up to 5 years and is comparable to plastic surgery.
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Gvaramiya Eka Yurievna
Participant of congresses, conferences and seminars on plastic surgery. Priority areas: mammoplasty (breast plastic), blepharoplasty, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), liposuction, lipofilling, face lift, lip plastic, ear plastic, intimate plastic, body plastic, reconstructive plastic, solving aesthetic problems.
Efficiency of use
By introducing mesothreads it will be possible to emphasize the blurred boundaries of the mouth. The border will become more pronounced. Lips, even without makeup, will stand out on your face. The mouth will become catchy and attractive.
Thread lifting of the oral area will add volume to the tissues. The process of improving fullness occurs naturally. Lips look natural and there is no feeling of being overfilled with fillers.
During the operation, a cosmetologist is able to eliminate some defects: asymmetry, drooping corners, wrinkles above the lip. Your mouth will look younger. Improving the expression of the lips will change the visual perception of the face.
Preparing for surgery
The procedure for thread lifting of the oral zone is preceded by a preliminary consultation with a cosmetologist. The doctor verifies the need for manipulation and collects anamnesis to identify possible contraindications. If the decision is positive, the cosmetologist sets a day for the manipulation and gives recommendations on preparing for the session.
The patient is required to remain healthy. A week before surgery, avoid taking medications that affect blood quality. It is recommended to give up alcohol and smoking. It is advisable to lead a full healthy lifestyle. If you are prone to swelling and bruising, additional measures are taken to prevent their formation during thread lifting of the oral area.
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.
Carrying out the procedure
On the day of the threadlift surgery, the patient is seated in a cosmetology chair. Before manipulation, the skin must be cleaned and disinfected with an antiseptic. The manipulation is quite painful and will require anesthesia. Local application or injection method of pain relief is used.
Taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient, the cosmetologist performs miniature punctures. Using a cannula, the doctor introduces the material according to a pre-planned pattern. Technology, number of guides is determined individually. The technique of manipulating a blunt cannula allows maintaining tissue integrity. The fibers are pulled apart rather than cut.
After introducing the material, the cosmetologist tightens it to the desired state. The doctor trims the free edges of the threads. The surface of the skin is treated with an antiseptic. For severe swelling and bruising, apply a cooling compress. If necessary, use a wound healing agent.
To prevent complications, it is recommended to take a balanced approach to choosing a clinic or doctor. The operation is considered a simplified version of plastic surgery and requires a highly qualified cosmetologist. It is important to maintain sterility during the exposure process. The work is carried out using fresh material from newly opened packaging. The patient is advised to closely monitor the actions of the cosmetologist. If necessary, additionally monitor the doctor.
The procedure lasts 20–40 minutes. Upon completion of the manipulation, the cosmetologist gives recommendations to speed up recovery and releases the patient. A follow-up examination is scheduled after 1–2 weeks.
Maintaining threads
Before visiting the clinic, the patient is advised to abstain from alcohol and drugs that affect blood clotting for a week. You will also have to quit smoking so that the recovery period passes as quickly as possible.
The thread lifting procedure is as follows:
- The doctor thoroughly cleanses the skin and disinfects it with antiseptic agents.
- Gives anesthesia. Both application and injection methods of pain relief can be used.
- According to a pre-developed scheme, guide cannulas are inserted along the contour of the lips. Threads are inserted into them, the edges of which are docked.
- After all areas have been reinforced, the needles are removed and the wounds are treated with an antiseptic.
- If necessary, the patient is given a cold compress.
You can watch a video that shows the entire process of installing mesothreads. It takes no more than 40 minutes, and the effect appears immediately. Lips become plump and expressive, raised at the corners, and fine wrinkles disappear.
Healing period
The oral zone threadlifting technique does not imply serious negative changes in appearance. Local redness of the area, bruising, and swelling are possible. The specificity of the zone is such that a temporary postoperative increase in tissue volume often becomes a plus rather than a minus.
It is important to properly care for damaged skin. Be sure to carefully cleanse and be careful when eating. The doctor will recommend periodic treatment of the area with an antiseptic and the use of a regenerating cream.
For a successful recovery, for 7–14 days, avoid:
- various influences in the operated area (touching, rubbing, kissing);
- visits to the pool, open water;
- warming up tissues (steaming in a bathhouse, sauna, hot water);
- sleeping on your stomach;
- use of cosmetics in the operated area;
- exposure to ultraviolet radiation (solarium, sun);
- any cosmetic interventions;
- increased physical activity.
In the first days, it is advisable to avoid visiting public places and, if possible, avoid being on the street.
Attention! It is recommended to control facial activity. Muscle movement is usually reflected in pain and reduces the quality of recovery.
In agreement with the cosmetologist, after 1–2 weeks, the restrictions are gradually relaxed. At this time, you will be able to evaluate your first achievements. After 3–12 months, the threads will dissolve. In place of the artificial material, natural fibrous fibers are formed, strengthening and modeling the lips. The visible results will last for 1–3 years. The effect gradually disappears. After regression of achievements, it is permissible to repeat the operation.
Cost of manipulation
The lip lifting procedure with threads is carried out by cosmetologists in clinics, beauty salons, and privately. When choosing a specialist, it is recommended to be guided not by the price of the manipulation, but by the education and experience of the doctor. It’s good if a cosmetologist is recommended by friends, there is an opportunity to evaluate the real result of the specialist’s work. The cost of thread lifting of the oral zone may vary depending on the materials used, their quantity, and the price of the doctor’s services. You usually have to pay at least 3-5 thousand rubles for the service.
Materials used
Mesothreads, which are used for thread lifting, are made from biodegradable synthetic material. Its base is polydioxanone, and the coating consists of polyhydroxyacetylic acid. In tandem, these components provide a pronounced rejuvenating effect:
- trigger regenerative processes in the body;
- improve blood circulation and lymph flow;
- accelerate metabolism at the cellular level;
- promote the production of natural collagen and elastin.
Threads are produced mainly by Korean and Western companies; domestic materials from the Aptos brand are also popular. Their cost is more affordable than their analogues, and the quality is in no way inferior.
The process of implant disintegration lasts approximately 180-200 days, after which active tissue regeneration in the body begins.
Contraindications
Thread lifting of the mouth area is performed on patients in good health. Any manifestation of the disease is excluded: an increase in temperature, a sharp change in pressure, the occurrence of inflammatory processes.
If you feel unsatisfactory, it is recommended to reschedule the procedure. You will have to completely abandon the procedure if:
- significant endocrine disorders, heart and vascular diseases;
- diagnosing malignant neoplasms;
- problems with blood clotting and tissue regeneration.
It is recommended to avoid surgery during pregnancy and lactation. The manipulation will have to be postponed if dermatological disorders or exacerbation of herpes are detected. Doctors do not recommend performing the procedure during menstruation.
Other correction techniques
You can also lift the corners of your lips using non-surgical methods. The main ones are the injection of botulinum toxin type A, cosmetic fillers or the patient’s own fat (lipofilling).
Botulinum toxin type A
To lift the corners of the lips, Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin are used. The action of these drugs is aimed at relaxing the DAO muscle, which lowers the corners of the mouth. The procedure provides an immediate effect that lasts from 6 to 12 months.
The administration of botulinum toxin is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation, bleeding disorders, skin problems in the area around the mouth, and an incomplete course of antibiotics.
Fillers and own fat
A special cosmetic gel of the required density or the patient’s own fat is injected under the corners of the lips. Fat for correction is taken from the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, then it undergoes centrifugation and is cleared of the anesthetic drug and bloody inclusions.
Thanks to this manipulation, the corners are raised and wrinkles are smoothed out. The result is visible immediately, there is no rehabilitation period.
Hyaluronic acid
Another technique for filling the area under the skin and forming a “cushion” that lifts the corners and pushes out wrinkles. Using a special technique, a drug based on hyaluronic acid is injected under the skin in the problem area. The effect is manifested by a change in facial expression - it becomes kinder, more smiling. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, but some drugs contain lidocaine, so the area of treatment may not be additionally anesthetized. The result lasts up to 1.5 years.
Contraindications include hemophilia, pregnancy and lactation, oncology, inflammatory processes in the intended treatment area, and somatic diseases.
You can find out prices for corner lifting and other procedures by calling SM-Clinic in St. Petersburg. You can also sign up for a consultation on the website – through a special form or “Personal Account”.
Typically, a corner lift is performed on women over 45 years of age who experience age-related changes in their lip line. However, young girls who are dissatisfied with the outline of their mouth and facial expression often turn to a plastic surgeon.
Consequences
Undesirable consequences when following the technological process of the operation are rare. To avoid side effects, it is recommended to carefully choose a cosmetologist and strictly follow all the doctor’s instructions. In some cases, the following may appear:
- asymmetry;
- uneven skin;
- translucent material;
- functional disorders (swallowing, chewing food).
Negative consequences are observed in the case of doctor errors, non-compliance with the rules of behavior by the patient, and individual reactions of the body. If sterility is violated, an inflammatory process may develop and scars may form on the surface of the skin.
The occurrence of redness, local hemorrhages, and swelling is considered a natural reaction to the intervention. Symptoms disappear in 2–5 days. If symptoms persist for a longer period, additional consultation with a doctor is required. Many patients complain of pain in the places where the threads are installed. The duration of the symptom persistence depends on the individual pain threshold.
Linear and spiral mesothreads
Linear thread is a straight section that has special notches for closer contact with tissues. It can be used on any area of the face and body.
Spiral mesothreads have the appearance of a spring. When inserted, they straighten, and after removing the guide needle, they contract and regain their original shape. They are best used in areas of the greatest sagging skin - in the area of nasolabial folds, double chin, for correcting skin in the forehead or décolleté.
When installing polylactic acid threads, the cosmetologist can combine their type, insertion location, and installation depth. This allows you to achieve better results compared to using only one technique.
Advantages and disadvantages
Cosmetologists and patients value thread lifting of the mouth for:
- naturalness of the result;
- easy tolerability of the procedure;
- no serious complications;
- minimal possibility of allergies;
- speed of surgery and rehabilitation;
- long lasting effect.
The disadvantages of the technique are:
- impossibility of significant increase in volume;
- the need for a highly qualified doctor;
- the possibility of long-term persistence of pain;
- the need for long-term restrictions on facial expressions.
Important point! Classic surgical plastic surgery in the oral area is rarely performed, so fibrous formations under the skin of the lips are considered to be a conditional disadvantage of the procedure.
Benefits of thread lifting
- Naturalness of the result. Correction using absorbable threads rejuvenates the face without changing its natural features. This effect is achieved due to the fact that soft tissues return to their place characteristic of their position at a young age.
- Improving skin quality due to the biorevitalizing effect of threads.
- Instant results - immediately after correction you can see how younger your face looks.
- No cuts. There are no traces of intervention visible - the punctures through which the threads are inserted are literally microscopic.
- Speed of the procedure. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis and lasts from 40 minutes to 1 hour. Local anesthesia.
- Fast rehabilitation. There are no extensive hematomas or long-term deformities.
- Availability. The cost of the procedure is lower than with a classic facelift.
Comparison with similar interventions
Various techniques are used to rejuvenate lips. A cosmetologist will help you choose an option. During the correction, it is important to correctly solve existing problems and prevent the rapid return of deficiencies. Cosmetologists often offer the following methods:
- contour plastic;
- injection therapy (Botox, biorevitalization, gel injection);
- threadlifting;
- hardware influences;
- peelings.
For young patients, it is recommended to limit themselves to injection correction. The drug and method of exposure are selected individually. The technique will allow you to change your appearance without interfering with natural processes. For older patients, it is not enough to disguise the problem by embellishing the appearance. With the help of hardware or thread lifting, it will be possible to lift the upper lip, remove wrinkles, and lift the corners of the mouth.
Prices for thread lifting with polylactic acid
| Procedure | Name | Price for 1 thread | Recommendations | |
| 3D – Mesothreads | ||||
| Smooth | 700 rub. | The number of mesothreads is determined individually by the doctor after consultation. | |
| Promotion! When using more than 40 mesothreads in one procedure, the cost of one mesothread is 600 rubles. | ||||
| Classic lifting threads (cannulas) | RUR 2,800 | |||
| Multidirectional barbed threads in Spiral cannulas | RUR 3,150 | |||
| Threads with twisting derma spring | 1,500 rub. | |||
| New generation mesothreads (South Korea) | ||||
| PDO – linear threads | ||||
| Mono M (Mono) | 600 rub. (from 1 to 50 pcs) | The number of mesothreads is determined by the doctor individually after consultation | |
| 500 rub. (from 51 pcs) | ||||
| Spiral MS (Mono Screw) | 750 rub. | |||
| Pigtail T (Twin) | 780 rub. | |||
| Spiral braids (Tornado Screw) | 850 rub. | |||
| Collabo MS (Multi Screw) | 1800 rub. | |||
| PLLA – linear threads | ||||
| Mono M (Mono) | 750 rub. | |||
| Collabo MS (Multi Screw) | 2,000 rub. | |||
| Spiral MS (Mono Screw) | 850 rub. | |||
| Pigtail T (Twin) | 850 rub. | |||
| COG – barbed threads | ||||
| Velancia sharp needle cog | 2,300 rub. | |||
| Cannula cog bi-derection | 2,300 rub. | |||
| Cannula cog 360 4D | RUR 2,450 | |||
| PCL – linear threads | ||||
| Mono M (Mono) | 850 rub. | |||
| Spiral S (Screw) | 1,000 rub. | |||
| Advanced screw | 1,100 rub. | |||
| Collabo screw | RUR 2,500 | |||
| Threads for thread lifting EWA innolift (Jeil Tech Co.Ltd) made of polydioxanone (South Korea) | ||||
| rejuvenation and three-dimensional modeling of face and body | Mono (linear monofilament threads) | 600 rub. (from 1 to 50 pcs) | The number of mesothreads is determined individually by the doctor after consultation. | |
| 500 rub. (from 51 pcs) | ||||
| Hurricane (Spiral threads) | 750 rub. | |||
| Pro needle (3D threads with multi-directional spikes on the needle) | 2,300 rub. | |||
| Pro II (3D threads with multi-directional spikes on L - cannula) | RUR 2,450 | |||
| Pro III (3D threads with multi-directional spikes on L - cannula) | RUR 2,450 | |||
| Master Cog (Threads with multi-directional cones on L-cannula) | RUB 3,500 | |||
| Bandages | ||||
| Compression multimask (Japan) | 1,800 rub. | |||
| Compression bandage (South Korea) | 2,000 rub. | |||
