As we age, the volume and collagen in our face decrease. This decrease causes sagging of the cheek and jowl with the effect of gravity. The decrease in skin elasticity over time also creates wrinkles. Although there are facelift surgeries performed surgically to reduce these negative effects, not everyone can have it done due to the fact that the surgeries are performed under general anesthesia and it takes a long time to return to normal life. For this reason, thread treatment is applied in order to reduce sagging on the face and neck, improve skin quality and make the face look younger. Thread treatment is applied with local anesthesia in a very short time and you can return to your daily life immediately after the procedure. Spider Net (rope treatment) special threads under the skin It is the correction of the skin by hanging it without any surgical procedure.

WHERE IS THREAD THERAPY USED?

  • improve skin quality,
  • Recovering chin (jowl), cheek sagging,
  • To make the neck appear more tense,
  • To make the face oval look more beautiful,
  • Filling the nasolabial lines from the corners of the nose to the corner of the lips
  • It is used to give the face a younger, more lively appearance.

WHAT IS ROPE THERAPY?

The rope is made of a material called PDO (Polydioxanone). It is completely sterile. Their size varies depending on the area to be placed. In fact, PDO (Polydioxanone) are sutures used in all surgeries for many years. Its effects on the body are well known, as it has been used in many people as surgical sutures before.

HOW IS ROPE MADE?

Before the procedure, the areas where the rope will be placed are anesthetized with anesthetic cream and marked. Necessary places can be anesthetized with jetcaine injection. The entire face is cleaned with an antiseptic. Threads are placed under the skin with fine needles. The application takes about 30- 45 minutes.

HOW DOES THREAD THERAPY WORK?

PDO (polydioxanone) threads are placed under the skin. First, it pulls the skin mechanically and has a stretching effect. However, the main effect is that PDO threads increase collagen synthesis by increasing fibroblast activity under the skin. Increasing collagen contributes to the lifting effect and improves skin quality, 

WHEN DOES THE EFFECT OF THREAD THERAPY START AND WHEN DOES IT END?

You can see the recovery in sagging immediately after the IP (spider web) application. This state of well-being begins to be seen more clearly over time. Collagen production reaches its maximum level in 3 months. Its effect lasts for an average of 18-24 months. Then its effect diminishes over time, but it never gets worse. It can be applied repeatedly after the effect wears off or sooner.

WHO IS THREAD TREATMENT APPLIED TO AND WHO IS NOT DONE?

Rope treatment can be applied to anyone who wants facial rejuvenation. There is no age limit.

  • Those who have kelloid (swelling wound healing), Autoimmune disease in your body,
  • Those who have active infection (especially dental, upper respiratory tract infection and herpes),
  • Those who use bleeding disorders and blood thinners (aspirin, coumarin and similar)
  • Rope therapy is not applied to pregnant women, cancer and epilepsy patients.

WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF THREAD THERAPY?

Thread treatment is done with needles, so there may be bruising. These resolve spontaneously within 3-4 days without the need for treatment. Even if anesthetic applications are made, there will be some pain, but this is no more than a normal injection. After the threads are placed, there may be pain for a few days when pressed hard. These are possible side effects, no treatment is needed, they go away on their own.

Some rare complications:

Infection; It may be due to the fact that the application is made without paying attention to sterile conditions, it requires antibiotic treatment.

Protrusion of threads, asymmetry; It is caused by the threads not being placed properly. It must be corrected by the doctor.

allergic reaction; It is not an expected side effect. Because threads are products that have been used for years and whose reliability has been proven. However, as soon as an allergic reaction does not occur, if an allergic reaction occurs, it should be treated by your doctor.

ARE THE THREADS VISIBLE FROM THE OUTSIDE?

The threads are definitely not visible under the skin and cannot be understood by touch. The threads melt in about 2-3 months, and the person's own collagen tissue replaces the thread.

WHY SHOULD I PREFER THREAD THERAPY?

  • The effect starts immediately and gets better gradually.
  • Threads have been used in all surgeries for years, they are safe products with well-known effects on the body.
  • It is an easy process. Local anesthesia is sufficient.
  • The procedure takes a very short time (30-45 minutes).
  • You can return to your daily life immediately after the thread is applied.

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF ROPE?

Mono or monofilament yarn; It has a flat structure and is available in different sizes. They stimulate collagen and improve skin quality.

spring; It is in spiral style and is used when it is desired to create a more effective fibrous tissue and to get a stretching effect.

Cog; Thanks to its awn-like structure, it performs the hanging process in the tissue.

WHAT ARE THE PRICES OF THREAD THERAPY?

Thread facelift (cobweb aesthetics) fees vary according to the procedure to be performed. There is no fixed price. Depending on the patient's condition, the type of thread to be used varies according to the number of threads and the type of application.