Thread Lifting to Contour the Face

Q1. Please explain the thread lifting procedure and its effects in detail.

Thread lifting is a technique for pulling tissue in the skin using a thread with a protrusion. It has the significant advantage of allowing patients to return to their daily lives immediately after using a non-surgical method to reset facial outline changes caused by aging, such as nasolabial folds and sagging cheeks. N-cog, a melting thread, is used at The Well Dermatology. N-cog is a non-toxic thread that is completely biodegradable in the body and excreted in the urine as a single component of polydioxanone. Furthermore, new collagen and elastin fibers are formed around the thread inserted into the subcutaneous fat layer, and new blood vessels are formed to improve blood flow. As a result, you can see the improvement in skin elasticity and sagging.

Q2. Thread lifting, botox, and fillers are all used in conjunction at The Well Dermatology. What part of the face are these most commonly used on?

We treat the patient's face based on their individual characteristics. Botox and fillers are used to treat wrinkles, taking into account the patient's reasons for the problem and habits, and if the overall face sags with age, a melting thread is used to improve the chin line and front cheekbones.
Botox is primarily used to treat wrinkles on the forehead, middle of the forehead, and around the eyes, as well as to treat muscle hypertrophy such as a square jaw. Fillers are used to restore volume loss in the brow, temples, nose, cheekbones, and nasolabial folds.

Q3. What is better about it than just using thread lifting?

Even if the skin is pulled up by thread lifting, the complex treatment has a greater effect on enhancing the three-dimensional effect and improving the shape of the face. It significantly reduces wrinkles and improves skin texture.

Q4. How long does the effect last?

Botox loses its effectiveness after 4-6 months, and fillers vary depending on the type, but they typically last about a year. Thread lifting is also effective for about one year.

Q5. Which patients do you think would benefit from this procedure?

This combination therapy is performed on a wide range of patients. Because skin sags and wrinkles worsen after the age of 50, this combination treatment is highly recommended. It can be performed even if you are young and have wrinkles or a loss of volume.
It is generally very helpful in improving the overall contour of the face and the skin texture.

Hair revitalized with stem cells

Q6. Stem cell therapy is now used in a variety of fields. Is it possible to use stem cells to treat hair loss? (Principle of stem cell hair follicle transplantation)

Stem cells are the foundational cells of all living things. The healing and recovery of skin wounds is made possible by stem cells, which generate new skin. When transferred to another tissue, stem cells not only function as cells within the same tissue, but they also switch to a role that suits their environment. Hair loss treatment works on the principle of making the stem cells healthy again and hair growth by extracting tissue cells from a healthy area, separating the stem cells, and injecting them into the area where hair loss is progressing.

Q7. What is the course of treatment and how long is the procedure? (Course of treatment)

The treatment time is usually less than 30 minutes. Even after treatment, it is possible to visit the hospital and return home within an hour. The procedure is completely safe and pain-free, save for the slight pain felt when injecting local anesthesia. There is little impact on daily life after the procedure.
The effect is enhanced if you follow the procedure with scalp care or mesotherapy treatment. PRP treatment is also used on occasion.

Q8. When does the treatment's effect become apparent? Are there any additional treatments or procedures that must be received in addition to stem cell treatment?

It usually takes a month to notice a difference. If it is early, the effect will be visible after about 2 weeks, but in general, it is almost effective after two months.

Q9. Is it effective for patients suffering from advanced hair loss?

It is not generally recommended due to its ineffectiveness. A hair transplant is more appropriate in this case.

Q10. How long are the lasting effects of stem cell treatment?

If stem cell therapy is successful, you can consider your condition almost back to normal. This procedure has been around for about 5 years, and the effects experience by first patients are still lasting to this day.

Q11. Are there any precautions to take following treatment?

There are almost none. However, the tape must be attached to the site where the stem cells were collected for about a week. Moreover, It is not advised to wash your hair the day of the injection.

Q12. Can a patient with mild hair loss experience hair thinning while undergoing treatment? Is it effective at preventing hair loss in the future?

It is effective for male pattern baldness. Thinning hair will thicken, especially if it hasn't advanced too far. As a result, it is extremely effective in preventing hair loss. There has been no suitable treatment for female pattern hair loss so far, but stem cell hair follicle transplantation shows almost certain therapeutic effects.