Is collagen thread stretch safe?

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Collagen thread stretch is considered a modern method of skin rejuvenation, which is being chosen by many women. This is a non-surgical beauty method, which helps to tighten and beautiful skin, no longer wrinkled or saggy. But is collagen thread stretch safe?

1. What is collagen thread stretch?

Collagen thread stretch, also known as implantation or biological stretch, is a common name for cosmetic services that use biological sutures. This is a non-surgical facelift method, the doctor will insert biological threads under the skin to stretch and lift your sagging skin.
The biological thread after being inserted under the skin will be able to form a mesh layer to help your loose skin be stretched immediately and no longer sagging or wrinkled. At the same time, the thread stimulates collagen production from within.
However, collagen threading or any other biological suture is not the solution to forever rejuvenate the skin. Effective maintenance time will be about 2-3 years depending on each location. After only dissolving in the body, the skin will return to its original aging state but it does not come immediately and the change will take place gradually.

2. Is collagen thread stretch safe?

When there was no method to stretch collagen threads, the method of skin tightening by surgery was a well-known method.
Skin tightening surgery will remove excess skin, so many incisions must be made, so the risk is quite high, easy to leave complications. In some cases, surgery can even lead to life-threatening complications. Therefore, today, women no longer believe much in the method of skin tightening surgery.
The method of stretching collagen threads was born, completely conquering the world of artists and women who are looking for methods of beauty for themselves. Currently, collagen thread tightening is a modern facelift technology and is completely non-surgical, non-invasive, painless, does not leave scars and has few complications.
The time to perform a skin tightening session only takes about 30-60 minutes; You can then return to your daily routine with no downtime like surgery.
Stretching collagen thread is not harmful, the ingredients are completely natural. Currently, there is no report on the harmful effects of collagen thread stretch. However, we cannot confirm that this method is 100% safe, because it depends on many factors.
The technique of stretching collagen threads requires doctors to have high skills and many years of experience. At the same time, the success of a stretch only depends on the equipment, machinery and technology of the cosmetology facility. As long as one of the above factors is not guaranteed, the method of collagen thread tightening that is considered safe can also lead to some complications such as: Bruising usually occurs after one to two days. The thread used is soluble, so exposing the thread is not a concern, but this shows that the doctor's skill is not high. Feeling uncomfortable burning pain in the stretch area after the anesthetic has worn off. For people with sensitive skin, it is very easy to react to the composition of only collagen, which can cause unwanted complications if not examined carefully from the very beginning. Performing collagen thread lifts at facilities that have not been tested for safety can make your skin condition worse than before the procedure. The effect of facelift is shortened. Currently, there are many facilities that offer stretch only services. However, in many places, it is not performed by professional doctors, so there are many potential dangers. Even doctors with many years of experience can make mistakes, so if you want to stretch thread safely, you need to find a reputable and quality facility.

3. What are the advantages of collagen threading?

When collagen thread is implanted into the skin, your body will immediately react, that response stimulates the production of collagen and elastin silently without you knowing and feeling nothing during this healing process. . It is only when you see that your skin is tight and beautiful that you will see the effect.
After a while, the thread will dissolve on its own, but collagen and elastin remain, they protect and support your skin, so your skin has better elasticity, more shine and slows down aging .
Collagen thread stretch is a non-surgical beauty method, there are only red marks left by the needles after the thread is inserted, but those needles will disappear after 1 to 2 days. Stretching collagen thread can cause slight purple swelling in the face, but not significantly, but not as much purple as surgery, does not affect your daily activities and work.
Collagen thread tensioning method has the following outstanding advantages:
3.1 Skin safety In fact, collagen thread tensioning is a method of putting threads into the subcutaneous tissue with a specialized needle to help create a strong bond to lift muscle, regenerate skin, stretch sagging areas.
This method is highly effective without surgery, and you don't have to suffer pain, swelling or any wound after the treatment. Because there is no need for cutlery, after finishing the treatment, there will be no scars, no damage to the skin and no downtime.
3.2 Fast, lasting effect The collagen threads provide high-grade natural collagen to the skin, in addition, the thread also stimulates the self-generating mechanism of collagen to help the skin stretch, smooth, and rejuvenate the skin naturally. Helps your skin to be smooth without wrinkles, firm facial muscles.
This method can help you look 5-10 years younger and effective for 3-5 years for older people, 5-8 years for young people. After this time, the collagen and elastin fibers that are formed will also be weak and gradually aging like other natural collagen fibers under the skin. Then you need to do a new skin tightening procedure to keep the skin rejuvenated
3.3 Low Risk Rate Since it is not an invasive surgery, the risk is very low. There is almost no appearance of scarring or bruising, bleeding or other complications after collagen threading. In particular, this method only requires local anesthesia, so you absolutely do not have to worry about the risks caused by the side effects of the anesthetic.
In rare cases, the patient may experience irritation, infection, or the suture becomes visible under the skin, requiring removal of the suture and the facial condition will return to its original state.

4. Who can perform a collagen thread lift?

Collagen thread stretch has been proven by the US FDA to be an effective and safe cosmetic method. However, not everyone can stretch collagen threads. Usually, a specialist will need to conduct a careful examination to evaluate skin problems as well as skin aging.
Stretching is only considered suitable for people with moderate and moderate signs of skin aging. You can also stretch the thread for the purposes of wrinkle removal, anti-sagging, flabby skin and face slimming...
Collagen thread stretch is not indicated for cases of severe aging skin due to age and influence. of the environment. Or when you have had plastic surgery and left scars on the skin, you will not be able to perform a rejuvenation thread. In these cases, the doctor will advise on more suitable cosmetic solutions to ensure the effectiveness and safety for you.
Collagen thread stretch method is suitable for the following cases:
Men and women aged 30-50 years with mild, moderate or moderate aging skin. After the age of 30, the amount of collagen and elastin in your skin will gradually decrease, the skin begins to appear flabby, wrinkled and less elastic ... this is the right time to supplement collagen and elastin by collagen threading method. People who are not healthy enough to perform skin tightening surgery. No high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease. Those who want to remove wrinkles or lift sagging muscles but do not want surgery or too much impact on the cutlery.

5. Collagen thread tensioning process

The basic collagen thread tightening process includes the following steps:
Step 1: The doctor conducts an examination to determine your skin condition and offers a suitable cosmetic solution for you. Step 2: Clean the face before conducting thread tension to ensure safety. Step 3: The doctor takes measurements and determines the position of threading inside the skin to help the doctor manipulate accurately and bring the highest thread tension results. Step 4: The doctor anesthetizes and disinfects the skin to be stretched, then performs the technique of tensioning with specialized tools with high safety. Stretching time is only about 30 minutes, depending on the amount of thread used is more or less. Step 5: The doctor disinfects the needle insertion site, then you rest in place for the doctor to advise before going home and scheduling a follow-up appointment.

6. How to care after collagen thread stretch

After performing collagen thread stretch, to ensure effectiveness as well as prevent unwanted complications, you need to take care as follows:
Do not scratch, bump or press on the newly stretched area just because May cause bleeding or hematoma. You need to avoid positions that put pressure on the face such as lowering your head, lying on your head, and avoiding stimuli that cause vomiting and pushing. Do not laugh or open your mouth wide to avoid causing injury and possibly breaking the newly implanted skin tightening suture. Use medications exactly as prescribed by your doctor, including antibiotics, pain relievers, anti-edema, anti-scar drugs. Change the dressing within 24 hours of the procedure and rest completely for 5 to 10 days after thread implantation. You can apply cold for the first 2 days. It is important to check the temperature of the pack by hand and place a layer of clean gauze to separate the pack from the skin surface to avoid frostbite. From the 4th day onwards, you should apply a warm compress to reduce swelling and bruising. Gargle every 2 hours with a ready-made solution (such as Betadine, Eludril...). In the first 5-7 days, you need to avoid eating hard foods, should eat soft foods such as porridge (note that you should only eat plain rice porridge, not sticky rice porridge), soups, pureed foods. You need to abstain from eating foods that cause keloids such as water spinach, eggs; abstain from foods that easily cause itching and festering such as seafood, chicken, sticky foods, fishy foods...; abstain from foods that affect skin pigmentation such as beef, eggs; abstain from hot spicy food; Do not use stimulants (such as beer, alcohol, tobacco, coffee...) because these foods will make the wound healing process longer and increase the risk of infection. Eat foods that help heal scars quickly. You should not sauna for 4 weeks after the collagen thread lift as this can affect your recovery process. Collagen thread stretch method is a method of skin rejuvenation that is evaluated with high safety. But like other beauty treatments, it still has certain risks. To ensure safety and achieve the highest efficiency, you should choose reputable facilities, with modern equipment and a team of highly qualified medical professionals to perform collagen thread stretch.

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