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The new anti-gravity
thread facelift will reduce the
early signs of aging, without the pain and down
time of traditional facelift surgery,
or laser
resurfacing. The best candidate for this procedure
is a patient who is beginning to experience the
effects of gravity on the soft tissues of the face
and neck, weak aesthetic contours, and premature
aging due to sun damage. |
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This state of the art Russian intradermal suspension
thread will give a subtle
result with minimal trauma. Patients may experience mild bruising and swelling,
there is no major scarring involved. The procedure is performed with needles,
therefore no general anaesthetic or I V sedation required. The facial area is
marked where the thread is to be inserted. The thread length will vary from 5 to
18 cm. They are inserted in a zig zag or arched pattern and are anchored to
certain tissues in the face. Once inserted into the subcutaneous fat, the tiny
barbs on the thread attach themselves, and the body's own collagen forms
around the thread. The threads are inserted in an opposite direction to the natural
aging vectors to help give the lift.
Following this procedure the area must be treated very gently for at least 5 days,
to allow the barbs to take hold. Patients should not apply any direct pressure to
the area during this time, no rubbing and no heavy exertion. Patients may also
find they are unable to laugh out loud for a few days. Surgical tape can be
removed 3-5 days post treatment. If patients are considering any other
procedures such as fillers, peels, blepharoplasty, they should wait 6 weeks.
Some patients will notice an improvement immediately, most will begin to see
the results at the 6 week mark. The best results are seen after a few months,
when the collagen has had a chance to form around the thread. The benefits of
this can last up to 10 years.
Patients will experience some mild bruising and swelling post treatment. The
bruising can last up to 2 weeks, but can easily be covered with make up.
Patients will feel a prickly sensation for the first few days, however this will
subside. When leaving the office, patients will be given an ice pack to help with
the swelling. The swelling may last for a couple of days. Patients can take
Tylenol to help minimize any discomfort. There are no scars left and nothing will
be visibly noticeable after the patient has healed.
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