Thread lift in Stuttgart

In principle, almost all regions of the body can be treated, with the face and neck region accounting for the largest share. This is mainly because the skin and subcutaneous tissue in these locations are subject to age-related changes earlier than other regions, due to their comparatively high exposure to environmental influences such as UV light and their complex structure. Sagging and drooping areas of the face such as the cheeks, jowls, a blurred jawline, marionette lines, vertical lines on the upper and lower lip (lip lines), and sagging skin on the neck or décolleté can be treated particularly well. Other regions include the fronts of the thighs above the knees, where, depending on predisposition and especially in slim people, age-related skin laxity with transverse skin folds can develop. By incorporating complementary treatment approaches such as injections with hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse), these can often be treated successfully.

The most widespread are so-called PDO threads, which consist of fully absorbable and very well tolerated polylactic acid. I also use exclusively these threads, which are of extremely high product quality. Depending on skin condition and the desired effect, different types of threads are used, which can be divided into smooth threads (mono or twin threads) and barbed lifting threads. The very fine mono threads are used mainly for wrinkle treatment and to reinforce the connective tissue support structure, arranged in a linear or spiral pattern. With twin threads, two threads are twisted together, achieving correspondingly greater effects. Barbed threads, on the other hand, are used for targeted tightening, contouring or lifting of certain regions such as the cheeks, the jawline or the outer eyebrows.

As with any treatment or operation, it begins with a detailed consultation including information on options, prospects and potential risks, as well as a precise analysis of the region to be treated. After thorough disinfection, the desired traction vectors, i.e. the directions in which the threads are to be inserted, are first marked. I will explain the concept to you in detail in front of the mirror.
If tightening is desired and barbed threads are therefore used, an almost painless local anesthetic is first given in the area of the planned entry point (on the face often in front of the ear or the temple region, for the neck usually at the level of the angle of the jaw). The skin is then opened at a single point and the barbed threads are slowly advanced through a special cannula in the direction of the marked vectors to the target point. This is usually completely painless, although slight irritation may occasionally occur. After all threads have been precisely positioned and aligned, the overlying skin is massaged in a special way and the tissue is tightened in the desired direction by gentle traction with the help of the small barbs and special structure of the threads. Finally, the protruding thread ends are cut off and buried under the skin, and the entry point is disinfected again and covered with a small plaster if necessary. You may then cool the treated areas for a few minutes before going home. When using the very fine mono threads (for wrinkle treatment), local anesthesia is only advisable by applying a special anesthetic cream. After disinfection, the threads are also inserted in the desired direction through very fine cannulas. If appropriate, this treatment can be combined with PRP treatment (platelet-rich plasma), which further enhances the rejuvenating and regenerative effect. In contrast to barbed threads, no further measures are required. After a final cleansing, further disinfection and cooling, the treatment is complete.

Yes, very well in fact! With the right technique, inserting the threads builds a support structure in the connective tissue, which in turn stimulates collagen synthesis. If the treatment is supplemented by targeted injections of volumizers such as hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxylapatite (also a substance that occurs naturally in the body and is absorbable), areas such as the cheeks or the neck region can be effectively built up on the basis of this support structure, leading to a synergistic effect with an additional rejuvenating effect. Depending on the circumstances, complementary treatment with hyaluronic acid can be carried out at the same time as the thread lift or at a certain interval. The same applies to all treatments that improve skin firmness and vitality by stimulating regenerative effects. These include in particular medical microneedling, PRP or the use of biostimulators to stimulate collagen, such as polylactic acid (Sculptra).

Immediately after the thread lift, regular cooling for 1–2 days is advisable to contain possible swelling. For 24 hours, you should not apply any cosmetic products or care creams to the treated areas in order to prevent inflammation or infection. General physical rest and no sports are recommended for 1 week. Contact sports should be paused for 3 weeks. You should also avoid direct and intense sunlight/solariums and saunas for at least 1 week. For a week, avoid strong facial movements, especially opening your mouth too wide, which may cause pain or even cause the threads to slip. You should also avoid foods that require a lot of chewing or biting force during this period. Facial treatments or massages must not be carried out for 2–3 weeks.