Threads have been used in cosmetic surgery for many years. They are completely safe regarding their materials and strictly conform to European safety regulations.
Typically, two main types of threads are used for thread lifts. Simple (PDO) and uplifting (COG). Simple threads are usually applied in large quantities (many rows together or women together in a mesh). While absorbed, they produce collagen that tightens and renews the skin.
It is the perfect alternative for people who are experiencing mild sagging but do not want surgery.
They can be used at age 30 or above, when the skin starts to sag and collagen levels begin to decline.
Following a PDO thread lift, natural collagen production and elastin regeneration is stimulated as well as tightening of the skin, without surgery. Simple (PDO) threads are used for very mild sagging; the results last approximately six months.
The threads are made of 100% biodegradable materials. The body absorbs them steadily and without any risk or adverse effects. During this process, the body produces collagen in order to replace the threads with new collagen fibers.
The threads are applied through special tiny stitches in which the threads are embedded. The procedure takes between 15 and 30 minutes.
The new facelift with special lifting threads has revolutionized cosmetic surgery, as the doctor can now treat facial sagging in one session without requiring a surgical procedure on the patient.
The suspension threads are also made of absorbable materials. They have special “hooks” or unique “cones” all around them so that they hook into the subcutaneous tissue and achieve a perfectly natural and discreet facelift. Suspension threads can significantly improve the appearance of sagging skin in the lower part of your face and under your neck.
This lifting effect lasts for 1.5 to 2 years.
It is common for the patient to notice minor injuries or small bruises on the face after applying the threads. These will go away after a few days. The plastic surgeon’s instructions help ensure the patient’s speedy and comfortable recovery.
Patients who undergo treatment with reconstructive threads should avoid hard foods and dental appointments and sleep on their back for the first week after treatment.
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Ideal candidates are persons who have noticed slight to moderate sagging in the face or neck but don’t want to undergo an invasive procedure to achieve a facelift. They simply want to delay the aging process by reversing the signs of time on their skin.
Facial threads are an innovative aesthetic procedure that provides excellent results. In Greece, experienced plastic surgeons such as Dr. Georgios Aravanis can perform high-quality face lifts using facial threads.
It’s worth mentioning that the threads increase collagen density and strength, so their effect lasts for up to two years.
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