The tensor threads are a facial rejuvenation technique that stimulates the internal tissues to reaffirm and correct the flaccidity of the skin.
The tensor threads are a new facial rejuvenation technique that has revolutionized Aesthetic Medicine, as in its day was the laser or botulinum toxin. The magic threads, as they are also known, are the most popular and are made of Polydioxanone (PDO) a bio-resorbable material that has been used so far in cardiac surgery to suture the heart.
These tensor threads can be placed all over the body to reaffirm the flaccidity of the thighs, abdomen or arms, but above all they are used to correct flaccidity and facial and neck aging, even in the most advanced cases. Correct nasolabial folds (marionette lines), peribuccal radial wrinkles (bar code), eye contours, jaw arch, jowls, neck and décolleté.
Types of tensor threads
There are many types of threads and each of them has a specific indication. The ideal is to combine them according to the patient’s needs, always looking for a natural result. According to the duration, they can be divided into two types:
1.- The Definitive or Permanent: They require a small surgical intervention on an outpatient basis and are definitive because they do not disappear over time.
2.- Transitory or Bio-absorbable, which we can divide in turn into:
– Monofilaments: formed by a single thread that is completely introduced into the skin. A fibrosis and collagen tissue will form around it, which will act as a column to increase firmness in the treated area.
– Multifilaments: these in turn can be spiral, serrated or multi-serrated and with cones. These threads are also introduced into the skin but can leave out one end to be able to pull them and tighten the skin. They correct sagging and facial wrinkles.
Treatment and post-treatment of the tensor threads
The treatment is quick and painless. The tensor threads can be placed in a single session that usually lasts between 20 and 40 minutes, depending on the areas to be treated.
The patient will only feel a few small punctures that do not cause pain. Only when it is necessary to stretch the skin, a little local anesthesia is applied in the area. In addition, they leave practically no marks. Only in 10% of patients may appear a slight hematoma that disappears in a few days.
The patient can return to normal work and social life after the consultation but for three weeks can not perform any facial treatment and washing or applying the usual creams should always do it in an upward direction. The effects of the tensor threads can last more than a year but it is recommended to review it after twelve months in case it is necessary to do a new session.