High expressive cheekbones and a clearly defined oval face have always been considered a sign of sophistication and feminine attractiveness.
It was the emphasized contours that gave the face the most advantageous aesthetic appearance. Previously, the shape of the face could only be changed through plastic surgery. Today, thread lifting does this no worse than a surgeon’s scalpel.
Thread lifting SoftLift is an innovative and at the same time low-traumatic facial sculptor. This cosmetic technique allows you to move and tighten facial tissues very delicately. Make cheekbones and chin prominent, remove sagging, smooth out nasolabial folds and other skin creases, raise the eyebrow line. The procedure lasts no more than an hour and does not require general anesthesia. The recovery period after it takes less time than after plastic surgery.
The procedure for installing Soft Lift threads is carried out in the same way as the usual thread lifting procedure. The setting areas are similar: face, neck, décolleté, chest, inner surface of the arms, abdomen, buttocks, thighs, knees.
The threads are inserted into the tissue using special atraumatic innovative conductors (cannulas). The result is achieved in just one procedure, after which you can return to your daily activities.
The duration of the effect is from 3 to 5 years, maximum – 9 years.
History of creation
The best developers from Russia, Japan, Italy, Korea and many other countries worked on the creation of Soft Lift threads, taking into account the wishes of practicing surgeons and cosmetologists around the world.
The threads are produced by an international holding company at factories in Italy, Japan, Korea, and Russia. The most advanced materials and technologies from around the world are used in the manufacturing process.
Types of threads
The Soft Lift line is represented by the following types of threads: Invisible and Comfort. They differ in composition, structure, and mechanism of action.
SOFT LIFT INVISIBLE (SOFT LIFT INVISIBLE)
- These are self-absorbable threads consisting of 80 percent polylactic acid and 20 percent polycaproloctone. These are reinforcing threads. Their main tasks are: prevention of aging, tissue revitalization, creating the basis for the formation of a supporting frame.
Polylactic acid, in turn, has high regenerative properties and stimulates the active production of collagen and elastin.
These threads also have a lifting effect. They are distinguished by a strong grip, stronger than their analogues. The thread is located in the cannula, which ensures a non-traumatic procedure.
The big advantage of Invisible threads is their length - 24 cm. This opens up the possibility for a cosmetologist to create various schemes - designs on the face and body.
SOFT LIFT COMFORT (SOFT LIFT COMFORT)
- non-absorbable polypropylene threads. These are lifting threads. Objectives: maximum tightening, lifting sagging tissues, returning them to their original position.
The task of lifting threads is to move a part of the skin flap from point A to point B and fix it.
These threads have very flexible, blunt-pointed needles. The flexible needle helps you reach hard-to-reach areas of the face, including the corners of the jaw. Analogs of such threads have pointed needles, which greatly injure the tissue.
A big plus is their length - 62 cm and 104 cm (for analogues, a maximum of 32 cm). With such threads it is possible to create various designs.
Shaping thread “36 and 6”
This unique thread performs two functions at once - it tightens and creates volume.
Ideal for working in the middle third of the face. The thread is unusual in that for every 6 centimeters there are different hooks (due to this, a lifting effect occurs in certain areas, and volume is created in others).
What areas of the face can be involved?
The technique smoothes out unevenness and age-related folds on the face. Tissue cells are restored and begin to actively divide. Classic rejuvenation corrects:
- frontal zone;
- chin;
- lower oval of the face;
- brow ridges;
- cheeks;
- area around the eyes and mouth.
It is strictly forbidden to buy and administer cocktails yourself. The procedure must be carried out by a qualified specialist.
Indications for Soft Lift thread lifting
Thread rejuvenation with Soft Lift threads is recommended for decreased tone, dryness and sagging skin. Loss of volume in tissues, fine wrinkles, deep creases and folds, dull complexion are also indications for the placement of these threads.
The procedure activates the powerful production of tissues’ own collagen, thereby slowing down the aging process. Over time, the rejuvenating effect increases.
Compatibility with other anti-aging procedures
The technique can be combined with other rejuvenation procedures. These include:
- hardware technique;
- to renew collagen synthesis;
- superficial peelings;
- myostimulation.
After softlifting, the effect is perfect. However, in combination with other techniques, the result is amazing.
Alternative - what can be replaced?
Fillers with hyaluronic acid can be replaced by reinforcement with mesothreads or contour plastic. It is based on the injection of drugs such as Botox and Dysport under the skin. Quite often, women prefer the procedure of bioreinforcement with liquid threads. It is performed without anesthesia or under local anesthesia. It takes no more than 30-40 minutes. Mesothreads in structure and features are compatible with human tissue cells. This prevents the drug from being rejected or causing an allergic reaction. The suture material is completely absorbable and leaves no scars. The procedure regenerates collagen synthesis, making the skin elastic and wrinkle-free.
How do threads work?
SoftLift Invisible reinforcing threads ensure the creation of a collagen framework. When installing 6–10 threads on each side in the middle third of the face, a simultaneous bright effect of biostimulation of the skin and its tightening is achieved.
Polylactic acid, from which these threads are created, stimulates the formation of young collagen.
This process will increase over 4-6 months, after which it will be possible to carry out correction with polypropylene threads, providing more pronounced lifting and improvement of the oval of the face.
Comfort polypropylene threads provide a longer-lasting tightening and oval correction effect.
Recovery after softlift
The result of anti-aging correction is visible immediately after filler injections and lasts for 9-12 months. The recovery period is easy. Within 2-3 days, slight redness and swelling of the tissues may be observed, which do not require special treatment. There is no pain. In the first days, refrain from visiting the solarium, and then return to your usual rhythm of life.
The latest methods of hardware and injection cosmetology will help enhance the rejuvenating effect. The SOHO CLINIC successfully uses fractional photothermolysis on the latest Fraxel device, mesotherapy, ultrasonic lifting Ulthera system and other cosmetic procedures. Injections of botulinum toxin help smooth out wrinkles. To stimulate the synthesis of collagen fibers in the dermis, a new generation of filler, Radiesse, is used.
By making an appointment with a plastic surgeon, you will receive comprehensive information about the latest rejuvenation techniques and find out the exact cost of softlifting. An experienced specialist will develop for you an individual program to restore youth and beauty, which will change not only your appearance. By becoming more beautiful, you will discover a new world of unlimited possibilities!
How safe is the procedure?
Since all Soft Lift threads are soft, flexible, easy to slide and are inserted using specially designed atraumatic cannulas, the procedure requires minimal rehabilitation. The technical characteristics of the threads reduce the likelihood of hematomas by 10 times and reduce the likelihood of edema by 20%.
During production, the threads undergo special processing, which gives the material additional smoothness and eliminates porosity. This technological technique minimizes the possibility of infection of the implantation area. Even the presence of foci of chronic infection in a patient (caries, tonsillitis, sinusitis) does not provoke an inflammatory reaction.
Instruments and preparations for manipulation
Simple tools for softlifting are of great importance. Consists of a syringe with a plastic cannula needle. Its rounded edges with a side hole for administering the drug painlessly penetrate the skin and distribute it evenly. The design of the needle tends not to damage the tissue during penetration. Does not injure blood vessels, does not cause swelling or hematoma. Does not affect the sensitivity of facial muscles. The most common preparations for the session are the latest generation gels, which have high viscosity, increased density and volume, reducing pain. Mannitol and sorbitol as antioxidants also have anti-aging properties. List of popular drugs for facial sculptural restoration:
- RestyianeSub-Q;
- Volume;
- Stylage.
Price – about 5000 rubles
Which threads are better - absorbable or non-absorbable?
Absorbable sutures Soft Lift consist of polylactic acid and modified polydiaxanone (monosorb). Their difference from their competitors is that they disintegrate only after 400 days. For regular polydiaxanone, this figure is only 180 days.
Non-absorbable sutures are made of polypropylene. This is a material inert to infections, which gives a great advantage to the cosmetologist in his work. The result from non-absorbable threads lasts longer than from absorbable threads - from 3 to 7 years. And even up to 9 years old.
The choice between absorbable or non-absorbable threads should be made based on the patient’s age and the area in which the manipulation will be performed.
One of the best solutions is the simultaneous installation of lifting and reinforcing threads, that is, non-absorbable and absorbable. Lifting threads are implanted along the oval of the face and in the jowl area, and reinforcement is carried out in the middle third of the face. This ensures a comprehensive and harmonious lifting and rejuvenation effect.
Features of face softlift
Can be performed on men and women aged 35+. At this time, the amount of water contained in the skin cells gradually begins to decrease. Elasticity and turgor decrease, the top layer of skin sag and sag. Wrinkles and folds appear, the contour of the face changes, nasolabial folds worsen, the volume of the lips decreases, bags form under the eyes, and the eyelids droop. Injecting hyaluronic acid-based fillers under the skin is an innovative method of rejuvenation that allows you to achieve a 3D tightening effect. Recommended for use in a comprehensive anti-aging program. This will allow you to replace plastic surgery with a long rehabilitation period with a safe procedure.
Experts can recommend correction of the shape of the nose, correction of certain areas of the face up to 30 years. The technique is used to solve problems of hyperpigmentation and post-acne.
Operating principle and result
The technique ideally smoothes out even deep wrinkles. Tightens the lower area of the face, corrects jowls. Gives elasticity, firmness and normal color. Improves the condition of the infraorbital region and middle facial area. Raises the corners of the eyes and eyebrows. Recreates and replenishes tissue volumes. Softlifting is a volumetric modeling technology. Session duration varies from 20 to 40 minutes. Results:
- beautiful raised cheekbones appear;
- a chiseled chin is defined;
- the shape of the nose will improve;
- puffiness and dark circles under the eyes are removed.
Efficiency of lifting
The final result of rejuvenation will become noticeable after 25-30 days. Modeling the facial oval will smooth out wrinkles and restore water balance. After the session, blood flow and lymphatic drainage improves. The skin's protective barrier against aggressive environmental influences is increased. The skin of the frontal area is tightened, eyebrows are raised. The shape of the nose changes, skin elasticity appears. Effectiveness on active areas of the face lasts up to 12 months. In sedentary segments – up to 2-2.6 years.
Advantages and disadvantages
Due to the fact that the drug is injected deep under the skin, it is not possible to palpate it. In some cases, the use of hyaluronic acid fillers can be supplemented with the introduction of Botox, Dysport, Xeomin. This is done for rejuvenation in the sub-brow area, in the corners of the eyes, and between the eyebrow folds. Advantages of the technique:
- for an experienced specialist - ease of execution;
- painlessness and safety;
- minimum number of contraindications;
- can be used after 65 years;
- short recovery period;
- quick assessment of correction results;
- carrying out repeated procedures after the established period;
- rejuvenation effect for 2 years;
- natural rejuvenation with natural ingredients.
Minuses:
- requires the qualifications and experience of a doctor;
- high price.
Indications
Softlifting improves the overall condition of the skin and smoothes the facial texture. Shown:
- when the soft tissues of the face sag;
- to lift the double chin;
- to reconstruct a fuzzy oval line.
Are there any contraindications
In order not to harm your health, you should familiarize yourself with some restrictions on rejuvenation. These include:
- pregnancy;
- breast-feeding;
- benign and malignant tumors;
- diseases of the cardiovascular and endocrine systems;
- infectious diseases;
- inflammatory processes in the area of correction;
- cuts and wounds.
There are no special contraindications, since it is performed without anesthesia and is not associated with surgical trauma. Suitable for patients who are contraindicated for surgery, as well as those who are allergic to narcotic substances. The main contraindication is individual intolerance to hyaluronic acid.
Fillers can be reintroduced before the end of the term.
