| Have you ever looked in the mirror and pulled up
your cheeks or the skin above your eyebrows to a higher
position and wished it would stay there? Now there is
a simple new technique that makes it possible.
Introducing a new era in minimally invasive techniques
with The ContourThread Lift.
The Beauty of Contour
Threads
As the aging process begins, the connective tissue thins
and collagen and elastic fibers break down. These changes
in the support structures appear as sagging, deep creases,
folds and wrinkles that can appear in your thirties.
A procedure with patented Contour Threads is a safe,
conservative and effective one that offers subtle, natural
looking results. These specially designed structures
are fashioned from clear polypropylene, a material that
has been safely used in the body for many years in other
medical products. By gently shifting sagging tissues
in an upward direction, this technique allows the
surgeon
to produce a relaxed, fresh appearance while preserving
and enhancing the natural contours of your face. This
procedure does not replace a conventional face lift;
rather it offers patients an innovative, minimally invasive
approach.
A consultation with a plastic surgeon or cosmetic surgeon
who has been fully trained in this procedure is the
first step. To ensure a high level of safety and accuracy,
all physicians must complete a training course on the
surgical technique before using Contour Threads.
In general the best candidates for this procedure include
both women and men in their thirties through to their
sixties who want a more youthful appearance, but do
not want a conventional surgical procedure.
What areas can be threaded?
Contour Threads are used for:
- Repositioning sagging cheeks, jowls and neck
- Lifting sagging eyebrows
- Adjusting asymmetric brows of face
What are “barbed” sutures?
Unlike conventional sutures which are smooth, Contour
Threads have tiny barbs or cogs, that are spaced evenly
apart. Once inserted under the skin, they are fixated
in an umbrella-like fasion and with tension creates
suspension that gently lifts sagging tissues of the
brow, face and neck.
How do they work?
Due to the unique design of the cogs of Contour Threads,
the surrounding tissues act to fold the threads in place
without the need for visible scars. For the midface
procedure, the surgeon makes a tiny incision close to
the ear and the threads are advanced along the previously
marked contours toward the chin and jawline so they
create a firm hold on the underlying tissues without
causing additional trauma. The cogs do the work of holding
by being fixated to tissue as they are softly contoured
into place.
Once in position, your body generates new collagen
bundles that surround each thread to maintain the lifting
effect. The exact placement of the threads will vary
from patient to patient. Unlike other thread products.
Contour Threads are clear in colour so they are not visible
under fair or thin skin.
How long does the procedure
take?
The procedure is quick and usually performed under local
anaesthesia, and if desired, light intravenous sedation.
The actual length of time will depend on the number
of threads used. A typical procedure usually takes about
60 minutes to perform.
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How long is the recovery?
In most cases there is a minimal discomfort, bruising
and swelling. Cold packs are recommended for the first
24-48 hours. Patients can usually return to work or
normal activities in a few days to one week.
How many treatments will
I need?
Usually only one procedure is needed to achieve the
desired lifting effect.
How long do the results
last?
Duration varies depending on the age of the patient
at the time of the procedure, the degree of sagging,
and the number of threads used. Additional threads may
be added as needed.
What are the possible
side effects?
The ContourThreads procedure is a simple procedure to
perform. Complications are rare and will be less likely
within an experienced surgeon. Since the technique is
entirely reversible, unwanted effects are usually easily
corrected under local anaesthesia.
Can this procedure be
combined with other cosmetic procedures?
This is a stand alone procedure. It is not uncommon
to have this procedure combined with botulinum toxin
to reduce facial muscle activity, dermal fillers such
as hyaluronic acid or fat to enhance volume, or peels
and laser therapy to improve skin texture. Liposuction
of the neck are some of the other procedures that can
be done in conjunction with a Contour Threads procedure.
Will I still be able to
have a conventional/ traditional facelift or a browlift
at another time?
Absolutely. Developed by a board certified plastic surgeon,
the unique design of Contour allows a traditional facelift,
browlift or neck procedure when you are ready.
True skin regeneration
for smoother. More beautiful skin.
Portrait skin regeneration begins with a simple procedure
that takes less than 15 minutes for a full face treatment.
Shortly after, you will see improvements in your skin
texture and tone and diminished wrinkles giving you
a new, more vibrant and youthful appearance. Over time
you will see continuing improvement that is truly unique.
Working below the surface of the skin, Portrait creates
the right conditions and natural growth factors for
generating new skin and creating new collagen for continuous
improvement in wrinkles, tone and texture. Clinical
studies show continued improvements as long as a year
after treatment.
And, Portrait is safe and effective. It gives you the
results you want without the lengthy downtime or the
risks associated with other treatments.
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