Reinforcement with gold threads in cosmetology, what is it

After the age of thirty-five, most women experience a lack of collagen, which causes the face to lose its contours, sagging of the eyelids, cheeks and fatty layers on the lower jaw. There is a method that can replace plastic surgery in the initial manifestations of soft tissue ptosis. This method is called thread reinforcement. What is it and how is the procedure?

Face reinforcement

Every year new changes are added. As a result, the oval of the face is lost and drastic measures are required to restore it.

At the age of forty-five, it is not necessary to go under the surgeon’s knife to get rid of facial sagging, facial wrinkles and other appearance defects associated with age.

The action of reinforcement is based on the natural reactions of the body. After the introduction of a foreign body into the dermis, in this case, threads, the damaged area begins to grow with connective tissue, otherwise collagen. Thus, a frame is created and the epidermis is stretched, which creates a visible effect of rejuvenation. That is why the method was called "reinforcement", associated with building reinforcement for strengthening buildings.

For reinforcement, two types of threads are used, some of which are absorbed, while others are not. Gold threads refer to the material that remains in the dermis, forming an additional frame, at the same time increasing the tightening effect.

The undoubted advantages of this method include the following factors :

• Painless procedure.
• Its short duration.
• Opportunity to avoid plastic surgery.
• Long lasting effect with visible results.

That is why thread reinforcement has been popular for many years.

golden threads

In cosmetology, gold was not chosen by chance. This metal is not rejected by body tissues and does not cause allergies. The threads remain intact and do not dissolve over time. A collagen capsule is formed around the gold, which, growing, becomes a natural framework for the skin. Thus, the threads only stimulate the production of collagen, helping the natural process.

The gold thread has a 999 standard, its diameter is not more than 0.1 mm. As already mentioned, it is absolutely safe and hypoallergenic. Sometimes reinforcement is also prescribed for relatively young patients to prevent sagging skin. This is due to physiological characteristics, for example, weak skin tone or some diseases that provoke sagging eyelids.

The effect that threads of gold have is the following :

• The metabolic processes in the skin are accelerated.
• Hyaluronic acid accumulates, which means that the skin becomes moisturized and elastic from the inside.
• Stimulates the production of collagen and elastin.
• The cells of the dermis are enriched with oxygen due to the microcirculation of metal ions.
• Free radicals are removed.

Morphological studies conducted in clinics have shown significant improvements in the condition of the skin of the face and body after the implantation of threads. As a result, deep wrinkles were smoothed out, nasolabial folds disappeared, and the oval of the face was tightened and acquired the necessary shape. No less impressive was the condition of the skin. The capillary network became inconspicuous, enlarged pores narrowed, and the work of the sebaceous and sweat glands was restored. The overall effect of rejuvenation, which gives this method, has surpassed all expectations.

Indications for use

It is recommended to carry out the procedure in the following cases :

• If there are visible deep wrinkles.
• To eliminate stretch marks and cellulite.
• General flabbiness of the skin associated with a lack of elastin and collagen.
• If pronounced nasolabial folds are present.
• Pigmentation disorder.
• For smoothing vertical and horizontal wrinkles on the forehead and between the eyebrows.

And also this method has proven itself in the fight against "crow’s feet" around the eyes and lips.

How is a gold thread lift performed?

First, the patient takes tests and is examined by a doctor. If everything is in order, he is appointed the time and day of the procedure, and also warned about the possible consequences.

The doctor applies a marking with a pencil, marking the points through which the threads will pass. The path of passage and its direction are selected. At the next stage, an anesthetic drug is injected both intravenously and under the skin.

Threads are inserted using a thin tube. They are located at a depth of no more than three millimeters from the surface of the skin. A kind of grid with cells of fifteen millimeters is formed. This marking avoids the feeling of tightness and at the same time creates the necessary effect of the frame. The procedure time ranges from thirty minutes to two hours.

The procedure is completed by treating the skin with an antiseptic solution. The input zones of the threads are sealed with a plaster. To remove swelling, apply a compress with ice. Despite the fact that there are practically no side effects, in some cases there is an allergy. The rehabilitation period lasts up to two weeks.

After two and a half months, the first results appear. By this time, bruises and yellowness pass, and the skin is noticeably smoothed. Doctors do not recommend peeling, facial cleansing and mesotherapy for two months.

Prices for this procedure range from forty thousand to two hundred and fifty thousand rubles. If only the face is subjected to the golden lifting procedure, the operation will cost 40-50 thousand rubles, and in the case of reinforcing the skin of the face, neck and decollete – 250 thousand.

Contraindications and complications

Like any surgical intervention, this procedure has its drawbacks, contraindications and complications. The disadvantages of the method include the following:

• In rare cases, swelling occurs that does not go away for a long time. Patients have to resort to the services of beauty salons to stimulate the outflow of fluid in the tissues.
• In old age, there is no special effect from a thread lift. Therefore, cosmetologists strongly recommend reinforcing from the age of forty.
• Some cosmetic procedures become unavailable. Be sure to warn the cosmetologist about the presence of gold threads in you.

Complications

In order to avoid complications, you should follow all the recommendations of the surgeon. Immediately after the operation, the doctor applies a medical plaster to the place where the threads are inserted. It is removed only after a day, after which the skin must be treated with an antiseptic to avoid infection and inflammation.

Despite the fact that the procedure itself is painless, pain may often appear after 3-4 days.

Complications after lifting with gold threads:

• The appearance of red lines imitating the path of golden threads. As a rule, after 10-15 days the reaction passes.
• A protruding tip from a thread. If it is detected, immediately consult a doctor for correction.
• Bruises and yellowness.
• Infection and, as a result, inflammation.
• Loose threads requiring correction and retensioning.

Choose a good clinic and follow the instructions that the doctor will give you, and then the risk of complications will be minimized.

Why do they arise? As a rule, the following actions become the causes of complications:

• Threads can shift in tissues, causing asymmetry. The reasons for this phenomenon are the wrong material.
• In rare cases, protrusion of the threads is observed. They become noticeable and then additional adjustment is required.
• Failure to comply with the rules of sterility leads to infection and, as a result, to inflammation.
• Ignoring doctor’s advice. Seeing the first results of rejuvenation, patients often forget about the limitations and return to their usual way of life.

Contraindications

Reinforcement with gold threads is contraindicated in the following cases :

• With poor blood clotting.
• If you have cancer.
• Do not perform surgery during acute respiratory diseases and influenza.
• Various skin diseases and inflammatory processes can become an obstacle to lifting.
• Diseases of the endocrine system. This is especially true for patients with diabetes.
• Do not do this procedure for pregnant women and breastfeeding women.

In addition, the doctor must test the sensitivity to gold.

In general, gold facial reinforcement is a very good choice for women who want to prolong their youth. This method has excellent results and few side effects.