What is a thread lift with the Professionnels de la Clinique Main d'or?
Thread lifting, also known as face lift, is a procedure in which temporary sutures are used to produce a subtle but visible ""lift"" of the skin. Instead of surgically removing loose skin from the patient's face, the Clinique Main d'or Professionals at Clinique Main d'or simply suspend it by gripping parts of it to the threads. This has the effect of pulling the skin slightly upwards, thus lifting and tightening the face, offering an alternative to the traditional facelift.
The threads used at Clinique Main d'or are Instalift threads, approved by Health Canada. These threads, often sought after under pricey face tightening threads, rely on the use of biocompatible temporary sutures interspersed with tiny cones. When a thread is inserted into the skin at the level of the hypodermis, the cones grip the tissues and allow more skin to be gathered, producing a more noticeable lift of the cheeks and jowls. As well as being ideal for lifting the skin, these threads combat the signs of aging by provoking the body's ""healing response"" and causing the body to direct strong collagen surges to the treated areas. This is important because of the vital role collagen plays in the aging process. Collagen helps keep our skin strong, voluminous and supple.
Indications for the Instalift thread lift
Have you ever looked in the mirror and pulled up your cheeks to evoke a more youthful appearance? Tired of dermal fillers but don't want to go under the knife? Surgical-free facelift with pricey tightening threads is the innovative non-surgical treatment that's right for you. It is indicated for adults (aged between 30 and 60) who have good skin quality but also notice a loss of elasticity with sagging skin and a loss of volume in the middle of the face.
This treatment allows :
- Immediate enhancement of facial skin, addressing sagging cheeks and pronounced nasolabial folds.
- Volume enhancement by stimulating natural collagen production, lasting up to two years.
- Instalift sutures are single-use, sterile, absorbable implants, used in multiple pairs for patients who may have previously received cosmetic injectables. However, they may not feel ready for surgery. If you're in this situation, ask for a consultation with the Clinique Main d'or professionals.
Procedure in practice:
You begin with a consultation with a Clinique Main d'or professional. During this consultation, it's important to be open and honest about your treatment expectations. This will help the Clinique Main d'or Professionals tailor the number of wires to be used and their locations to your unique needs. The Professionnels de la Clinique Main d'or begins by marking the entry and exit points of the threads on your face with a marker, then cleansing your face with sterile solution. A local anesthetic will be injected where the sutures will enter and exit the skin.
Once the surface is numbed, the Instalift sutures will be inserted, and the Clinique Main d'or Professionals will position them precisely where they need to be to achieve the desired elevator. The thread cones will be locked in place by gently massaging and sweeping the skin to create an immediate ""lift"" effect.
Before finalizing the ""lift"", the Clinique Main d'or Professionals will place you in a 90° seated position to check symmetry and make adjustments if necessary. Outgoing sutures are pulled and cut at the surface, allowing the end of the suture to sink below the surface. At the end, the Professionnels de la Clinique Main d'or cleans your face with gentle upward movements using alcohol to remove the marker's entry/exit points. The Clinique Main d'or Professional will give you post-treatment recommendations and a follow-up program to ensure the best possible result.
Benefits of Instalift
This treatment, lasting about an hour, offers minimal discomfort and immediate results. With Instalift, results are more enduring compared to other brands, lasting between one to three years. At Clinique Main d'or, we guarantee the outcomes, ensuring you're in expert hands.
Tips for a Successful Treatment
BEFORE : Bleeding-promoting medications should be avoided in the week prior to the procedure.
DURING: This treatment, often sought under pricey facial tensor threads, takes less than an hour to complete with minimal discomfort.
AFTER: Apply cold compresses immediately after the procedure if necessary (Cold ¨packs¨ should be wrapped to avoid direct contact with the skin and insertion site).
Acetaminophen can be taken in case of pain.
Make-up can be applied gently after a minimum of 24 hours.
Sleep face up, in an elevated position on pillows for 3 to 5 nights.
Do not rub the face aggressively when washing, shaving or drying for 5 days. Avoid excessive movement of the face and neck for 2 weeks.
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and UV rays for 2 weeks.
Avoid participating in high-impact sports (e.g. running) for 2 weeks. Do not use saunas for 3 weeks.
Avoid dental surgery for 3 weeks.
Avoid facials or face-down massages and facial cosmetic treatments for 4 weeks.
SUITS : After this treatment, slight edema or bruising may occur with tenderness at the treatment site. These dissipate within 24 to 48 hours of the procedure. Occasionally, a slight depression or skin irregularity may appear at the insertion points. These signs of aging generally disappear within a few days of treatment.
Expected results
Results are immediate and highly satisfying. You'll notice an immediate "lift" of the cheeks and mid-face thanks to Instalift's Micro-Suspension. Its bi-directional cones will hold your mid-face skin in an elevated position. However, results will continue to improve for around three to six months, as the suture and cones are naturally broken down and eliminated by the body. Collagen production will be stimulated in the placement areas. Results vary from patient to patient, but on average, skin-firming results after the Instalift thread procedure last 12 to 18 months.
If you're ready to fight the signs of aging and regain a more youthful appearance, request a consultation with at Clinique Main d'or.
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