Rhinoplasty with sutures is one of the modern methods of non-surgical nose correction. Compared to surgery, ligature lifting is less traumatic and does not require long-term rehabilitation. With its help you can solve a number of aesthetic problems: straighten your back, narrow your wings. True, the procedure is not able to eliminate the curvature of the nasal septum or improve breathing. However, this technique is of the greatest interest to patients. But is it really that promising?
The essence of nose correction with thread
It is impossible to talk about lifting the thread as a complete replacement for rhinoplasty. The procedure involves a slight correction of the shape and length of the nose by tightening the soft tissues. Ligature strengthening of the face works on the same principle.
The effect of correction is achieved by introducing special threads under the skin. They take part of the load and strengthen the collagen framework, thus smoothing out irregularities and tightening soft structures.
Externally, this is manifested by moving the tissues relative to their previous location, reducing the volume. Incisions applied to the ligature improve fixation and prolong the result of the procedure.
What shortcomings can be fixed
Ligature reinforcement is not intended for cardinal changes in the shape and size of the nose. With the help of the procedure, only minor structural deficiencies can be removed:
- too long or hanging top;
- large nostrils;
- unsuccessful back or hump;
- uneven bridge.
Rhinoplasty allows you to reduce the nose without surgery, make it shorter and slightly raised, and make the face younger and more lively.
With the help of threadlifting, it is possible to narrow a too wide base and save the patient from blurring the wings while smiling, shaping and highlighting the back.
Advantages and disadvantages
Rhinoplasty is a minimally invasive operation with a short recovery period. The procedure has few contraindications and rarely causes side effects.
There are other benefits of non-surgical rhinocorrection:
- affordable price;
- fast result;
- lack of general anesthesia;
- ease of execution.
The manipulation takes place with minimal tissue damage, without blood loss and pain. The patient does not suffer from postoperative edema, and even a short-term effect may be an advantage in case of unsuccessful manipulation.
Despite all the advantages, most plastic surgeons treat the procedure with a fair amount of skepticism, considering the technique ineffective.
Nose thread correction has other disadvantages:
- limited indications;
- the possibility of scarring at the site of the sting;
- contouring threads in people with thin skin;
- unpredictability of results.
Non-surgical plastic surgery allows you to correct only aesthetic defects. If the patient, in addition to the external defect, has difficulty breathing or deviation of the nasal septum, changes in the soft structures can worsen the condition.
Types of threads
Depending on the expected result, established indications and contraindications, different types of products are used for rhinoplasty. Nor can they differ in the duration of the effect, composition, thickness and other characteristics.
Non-absorbent
They are made of medical polypropylene, a synthetic material for suturing in surgery. Thin and durable products are completely safe, well rooted and give a long-lasting (at least 5 years) effect, but are rarely used in rhinoplasty. The reason is the stability of the ligatures.
Since they do not even dissolve and remain in the tissues, it is not known how their presence will affect the appearance in the distant future. In addition, the presence of foreign material significantly limits the performance of other cosmetic procedures.
It is absorbed for a long time
More suitable material for rhinoplasty. Made of polyamide, polyurethane or silicone, they are characterized by good elasticity and reverse compression.
It can retain the properties of the ligature for 4-5 years and can be easily removed from the tissue if necessary.
One of the representatives of this group is Tissulift nor (Tissulift). They are used to correct the tip of the nose and lift wide nostrils. In the latter case, the material is passed through the oral cavity, from the incision between the gums and the lip, then placed in the form of a loop and joined.
Absorbing
The most popular and most numerous group of rhinoplasty threads. The composition of the implant includes caprolac and lactic acid. The material dissolves after 9-12 months.
Mesonites made of polylactic acid are also used for rhinoplasty, but are considered less effective and durable. In addition to the actual tightening, they have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin, so they are recommended for women with rabbit wrinkles.
Correction of the tip of the nose with absorbent threads is not effective enough - the result begins to disappear after 6-8 months. The plasticity of the wings and back stays longer.
Combined
They consist of a polypropylene ligature and polymilk cones strung on it. Once in the tissues, the fixatives are absorbed after 12-18 months, and the base remains in the body.
Rhinoplasty with combined materials is not recommended for people with thin, transparent skin - there is a high risk of contouring.
Who is rhinoplasty suitable for?
Despite the fact that the procedure does not solve many problems, ligature plastic surgery is perfect for some patients. First of all, these are people with contraindications to surgery and those who are not ready for drastic changes in appearance.
The procedure is used even if the client is not of legal age, and aesthetic improvements are needed. Often women do thread correction to understand if it pays to opt for radical nose correction.
Characteristics of the procedure
Non-surgical rhinoplasty is performed on an outpatient basis in compliance with all rules of asepsis and antisepsis. Local anesthesia is used to reduce pain - a cream with analgesic effect is applied to the nasal area. The client is aware and can observe the adjustment. The whole procedure takes 20-30 minutes.
Preparatory phase
At the first consultation, the doctor assesses the condition of the nose, determines whether there are contraindications and which medications the patient is taking. Based on the obtained data, the expert selects the optimal type of thread and models the ligature implantation path using a computer program.
One week before non-surgical rhinoplasty, a complete blood count should be done to rule out infections, and two days before the manipulation, stop taking blood-thinning medications. It is also necessary to give up alcohol and limit smoking.
The course of the procedure
Nose modeling is no different from classic lifting either. The patient's face is cleaned of cosmetics and impurities, and treated with antiseptic. Local anesthesia is used for anesthesia.
Thread implantation takes place as follows:
- After defining the correction zones, marking is performed.
- Then a needle with a fixed thread is inserted under the skin and guided along the applied line. At the other end of the ligature is a miniature "anchor" needed for fixation.
- The thread pulled out is gently pulled back, moving the soft tissues behind it.
- The rest of the material is cut off and covered subcutaneously.
Thus, during the installation of each construction, two stitches are obtained, resembling a needle trace. They heal quickly without leaving scars and scars.
rehabilitation period
The effect of rhinoplasty will be visible immediately. But the final result can be assessed only after 2-3 days, when the threads completely sit in place and the swelling disappears. All this time you should refrain from active facial expressions and minimize any physical impact on the installation area.
During the rehabilitation period it is forbidden:
- moisten and touch the nose with your hands;
- coat with nourishing creams;
- use cosmetics;
- make masks and put on peels.
Within 3-5 days after rhinoplasty, physical activity that causes a rush of blood to the face should be avoided. This time is required for proper thread implantation and the formation of connective tissue frames around them.
Swelling and hematomas that have appeared can be removed with the help of cold compresses and absorbents, for example, heparin ointments.
Contraindications to implementation
The installation of Aptos threads, like any other ligature material, has its limitations. This includes:
- pregnancy and lactation;
- tuberculosis, fever;
- colds;
- oncology;
- inflammation of the skin at the site of implantation;
- herpetic eruptions;
- tendency to form scars;
- hemophilia;
- endocrine disorders.
It is undesirable to increase the ligature during menstruation - unpleasant symptoms may occur and prolong the recovery period.
Possible side effects and complications
Aptos threads, like all other ligature reinforcement products, are made of hypoallergenic material, so there are practically no complications during their implantation. However, ingestion of foreign material under the skin can cause a number of side effects:
- contouring. Even in people with dense dermis, they do not sometimes sift in cold weather;
- overvoltage. Usually, after 1-2 weeks, the effect of tension disappears, otherwise the deficiency should be corrected;
- infection site. It is more common due to the patient's negligence in the first days after the procedure;
- rupture of the skin or peeping from the ligature at the site of the sting. In this case, the doctor must remove the rest of the suture.
The resulting hematomas and edema are not dangerous to health and disappear on their own after a few days.
Where is rhinoplasty performed with threads?
It would be difficult to call implantation a non-surgical method of correction. From a medical standpoint, this is a minimally invasive surgical intervention, so it should be performed by a certified cosmetologist or plastic surgeon.
The procedure is better done in a specialized clinic equipped with the appropriate room and tools.
For such a service it is better not to contact an ordinary beauty salon - it is unlikely that a local expert has extensive experience in conducting such manipulations.
How much does the procedure cost
The cost of rail rhinoplasty varies significantly from clinic to clinic. Each medical institution sets its own rules and offers payment either for working with the zone or for installing 1 thread. In addition, the cost of the procedure may include anesthesia and preliminary consultations with postoperative services.
The doctor's experience should be taken into account when deciding on the budget for raising the thread. Professional services cost more.
Compression
Aesthetic nose correction does not always involve complex and painful manipulations under general anesthesia. Today, the patient has a choice between surgery and minimally invasive technologies. Rhinoplasty with threads allows you to improve the shape of the tip and wings of the nose without a scalpel, albeit to a small extent. But for cardinal changes, it is better to turn to classic surgery.