Arcolift is a new technique against facial and body flaccidity, without surgery, and with a duration of only 30 minutes.
What does the Arcolift technique consist of?
The Arcolift technique consists of a tightening and firming treatment of the oval face, neck and body. Its objective is to form a tensor arch that repositions sagging tissues.
Results of the Arcolift technique
The first results of the Arcolift technique were obtained by chance in a maxillofacial surgery, when it was found that, after a few months of the intervention, a lifting effect appeared.
This is due to the fact that the suture generates collagen and fibrosis around it, producing a tightening effect. In addition, it achieves a longer lasting result than with previous thread techniques.
The most outstanding results are:
- The facial contour is redefined
- The cheeks appear fuller and the skin is firmer.
- The outer edge of the eyebrow is lifted, and the eyes appear larger.
- The skin of the neck regains tone and improves its texture.
- Sagging of the abdomen, arms, knees and inner legs is corrected.
- The buttocks are lifted and their volume is slightly increased.
Although it is true that there are many threads in the market, the most innovative -due to their composition and design- are the threads with bidirectional reabsorbable cones of lactic glycolic acid.
The superiority of these cones over others is due to the fact that the reabsorption of their main component is much slower, and therefore, their effect is longer lasting.
Another great advantage is that around the cones there is a fibrous collagen reaction that anchors them to the tissues and prevents their migration.
Application of Thread Tighteners
Once the Thread Tighteners have been applied, the specialist repositions the area to be tightened by means of traction and compression; the cones enhance this lifting.
The effect is visible at the very moment of application, and is enhanced after three months.
More in the long term, an activation of the cells in charge of forming collagen is produced, so that the contour of the face or body is restored.
The thread is reabsorbed after approximately one year, although the fibrotic reaction that occurs remains longer, depending on the age and characteristics of the patient.
Which patients are candidates for Thread Tightening?
Patients over 30 years old who present:
- Loss of volume or sagging skin.
- Patients who do not wish to undergo a surgical lifting.
- People who wish to improve in a natural way, progressively and without major changes.
On the other hand, the ideal patient for this treatment would be someone with:
- Flaccidity in the middle third of the face
- Loss of volume in the cheek area
- Sagging of the jaw line
- Neck sagging
- Drooping of the eyebrow
- Body flaccidity of medium degree, without excess sagging.
What are the contraindications of Thread Tightening?
- Permanent fillers
- Acute and chronic skin diseases.
- Autoimmune diseases
- Allergies or hypersensitivity to the components.
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Patients under 18 years of age
What could be the complications of Thread Tightening?
Edema, hematomas and skin irregularities, depression, which disappear in a few days.
For more information about thread tightening and Arcolift, consult a specialist in Aesthetic Medicine.