How do smooth threads work?
Smooth mesothreads do not have notches and do not mechanically tighten fabrics - their task is different. The inserted thread causes a controlled tissue reaction, a thin connective tissue capsule is formed around it, and the thread itself gradually dissolves over 6–8 months. As a result, the skin thickens and becomes more elastic. The threads are installed in a mesh or fan pattern in areas where skin density needs to be improved: cheeks, neck, inner surface of the shoulders. The method does not replace a lift in cases of severe ptosis.
Injection techniques: what do they solve?
Injection procedures occupy an intermediate position between skincare cosmetology and surgery. They do not lift sagging tissues, but effectively work with expression wrinkles, lack of volume and skin quality - without incisions and long recovery.
The general rule: the more pronounced the age-related changes, the less the return on injections. With significant tissue ptosis, they provide only a partial effect, and the surgeon honestly warns about this.
Main groups
- botulinum toxin - relaxes facial muscles, smoothing wrinkles on the forehead, between the eyebrows and around the eyes
- hyaluronic acid fillers - replenish volume, fill folds, enlarge lips
- mesothreads - create a reinforcing frame in tissues
- sclerotherapy - eliminates spider veins on the legs
What does the doctor warn you about?
All these methods are reversible and require repetition: the effect of botulinum toxin lasts 4–6 months, fillers last from six months to a year and a half. The cost of the drug is usually paid separately from the procedure itself, since it depends on the volume and brand.