What is threadlifting, what is the price of a lip augmentation with threads, the features of the procedure. Indications and contraindications for its implementation, benefits and results. Real patient reviews.
Lip threadlifting is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure for lip augmentation in a non-surgical way. It is offered in most cosmetology centers and is on a par with plasma lifting and contouring with hyaluronic acid, gradually replacing even botox.
Lip threadlifting price
The cost of the procedure depends on the initial size of the lips, the number of threads used, their type, the prestige of the clinic and the doctor's experience.
In Russia, the price is usually higher than in Ukraine, with the highest prices being observed in large cities and large medical centers. The cheapest services are offered by cosmetologists who work for themselves, including with a visit to the client's house.
In Russia, the cost of threadlifting is 2300-19000 rubles per thread
| Lip threadlifting | price, rub. |
| Cutaneous anesthesia | 600-800 |
| Cosmetologist consultation | 700-900 |
| 3D mesothreads SCREW / TWIN | 1500-1700 |
| 3D mesothreads MULTY | 1000-1500 |
| Placement of one mesothread | 500-700 |
| 4D mesothreads COG | 5200-5500 |
| 3D mesothreads ROSE | 4100-4400 |
| Mesothread MONO | 500-600 |
The price of lip augmentation with threads includes only the cost of materials, the work of a doctor, other consumables, recommendations for care after the end of the session must be paid separately. Payment here is most often actual, rather than time-based, although in some clinics it is practice to charge additional funds for exceeding a certain time of appointment.
In Ukraine, lips can be enlarged with threads on average for 600-5000 hryvnia
| Lip threadlifting | Price, UAH. |
| Cutaneous anesthesia | 150-300 |
| Cosmetologist consultation | 250-350 |
| 3D mesothreads SCREW / TWIN | 300-400 |
| 3D mesothreads MULTY | 650 |
| Placement of one mesothread | 250-400 |
| 4D mesothreads COG | 2500 |
| 3D mesothreads ROSE | 1500 |
| Mesothread MONO | 200-260 |
The price is indicated for 1 unit, and since usually at least 10 threads are required. for 3D type and about 5 pcs. for 4D, then their cost must be multiplied by the corresponding amount. A number of beauty parlors offer a discount when purchasing a kit.
Note! A doctor's consultation is provided free of charge only on the day of the procedure, in any other, for example, at the first visit to agree on further actions, you will have to pay for the doctor's services separately.
Description of the lip threadlifting procedure
Threadlifting is an innovative way to increase the volume of lips without surgery, there are no strong painful sensations and health risks. It involves the introduction of special biologically pure threads under the skin in the area of the upper and lower lips. Usually they are made from polyglycolic or polylactic acid, polydioxanone, which are almost never rejected by the body.
The introduction of threads into the lips is carried out using thin sterile needles from 25 to 60 mm long, fixed in a syringe. They promote the production of their own collagen and create a reliable framework for the lips, maintaining their volume until resorption, for about 2-3 years. This happens slowly, immediately after the material is embedded in the tissue.
For modeling the shape of the lips, several types of threads can be used: smooth (linear), spiral (screw), serrated and notched. Within the framework of one procedure, only a certain type of them is usually used, mixing is rarely practiced.
The procedure takes about 40 minutes and is performed under local anesthesia by a beautician with the appropriate permission. This does not require placing the patient in a hospital, it is enough to create the conditions for an outpatient clinic.
This method is recommended for girls over 25 years old with low corners of the lips due to aging. It can also be used for prophylaxis to prevent deterioration of their contours and give them a more aesthetic appearance. This option is also quite good for those whose upper and lower lips are very different in volume. It is worth paying attention to it even with small lips.
Among other indications for threadlifting, it is worth highlighting the occurrence of purse string wrinkles, lip tightening with threads, the formation of age and facial skin folds in the mouth. It is also relevant in the case of excessive mimic activity, with improper lip care and a disturbed bite.
Important! The threads absorbed in the tissues are naturally replaced by collagen fibers produced by the body.
The benefits of lip augmentation with threads
With this technology, you can achieve a natural, not vulgar lip resizingwhich, as a result, will look well-groomed, aesthetically pleasing and beautiful. At the same time, they also become smoother, wrinkles on the surface and nasolabial folds are smoothed, purse-string wrinkles are eliminated.
Thanks to lip augmentation with threads, it is possible simulate a contour in the form of a red border, to reduce the size of age and expression wrinkles in the mouth area, to give the skin in this area smoothness and elasticity. The benefit of this procedure lies in the tightening of the lips themselves, which makes them not only more voluminous, but also higher.
An important achievement is also increased collagen production in tissues, without which it is simply impossible to maintain their elasticity and elasticity, which means that it is impossible to stay young as long as possible. Thus, threadlifting works for the result, and not only corrects the existing problem.
Contraindications to lip threadlifting
It is undesirable to enlarge and raise the lip with threads for people under 25 years old, since with the onset of active aging processes they can change their shape many times - drooping corners, "spreading" to the sides, asymmetry. But if this is only a recommendation, then until the age of 18 such a procedure cannot be done at all.
Absolute contraindications include:
- Pregnancy … The procedure should be postponed, regardless of the period, until the child is born, it can be dangerous for both the baby and the mother. In this case, the likelihood of developing allergies and rejection of the material used increases.
- Menstruation … It is advisable to wait until the critical days are completed and contact a beautician in the absence of blood loss. The fact is that the body at this time recovers much more slowly, including more difficult tissue regeneration.
- Breastfeeding period … It is necessary to wait until it stops completely, so that the baby certainly does not develop an allergy to the materials used in the process.
- Diseases of the blood … It is strictly forbidden to carry out procedures with poor coagulability. This can lead to the opening of bleeding, with the stop of which some problems may arise, which can cause a deterioration in well-being and create a life-threatening situation.
- Increased body temperature … You should abandon threadlifting already when it increases by more than 1 degree. This may mean that the body is now fighting any infectious diseases, in which any intervention can exacerbate the situation.
- Superficial arrangement of vessels … In this case, due to the injection, even if a professional is working, their integrity can be accidentally violated. As a result, with a high degree of probability, bleeding will open and subsequently, most likely, a hematoma will appear.
- Dermatological diseases … Among them are lichen, advanced psoriasis, eczema, urticaria, dermatosis. It is also undesirable to carry out the procedure with chapped and bitten lips, which may interfere with adequately assessing their condition. It is also worth abandoning this technique in the case of numerous rashes, abscesses, violations of the integrity of the skin in the area of insertion of the threads.
Among the absolute contraindications to lip correction with threads, it is also necessary to highlight the tendency to form keloid scars, recently made deep facial peeling and plastic surgery performed 2 weeks before. This option is not suitable even if there are implants under the skin at the site of implantation of mesothreads, as well as for patients with oncology, diabetes mellitus, acute infectious and autoimmune diseases.
Threadlifting is not carried out with low immunity, mental disorders, allergies to components in the composition of the material and after chemotherapy. It is contraindicated if there are vascular pathologies, hypertension, ischemia.
Note! To exclude contraindications, a full consultation with a doctor is needed with a thorough collection of the patient's history and identification of possible risks.
How is lip threadlifting done?
The threads are inserted not only into the lips themselves, but also into the surrounding areas, that is, into the skin. A suitable place is chosen in accordance with the aim pursued. It may be necessary to introduce the material in different areas, for example, 5-10 pieces will be needed in a place near the corners of the mouth, 10 to 29 pieces in the nasolabial fold.
The procedure for performing lip augmentation with threads:
- The skin is cleaned of make-up and impurities using a disinfecting solution - alcohol, Chlorhexidine, Miramistin.
- The desired places are lubricated with anesthetic gel or lidocaine for pain relief.
- The doctor makes miniature punctures at predetermined points using an ultra-thin medical alloy needle.
- The doctor gradually, one by one, introduces mesothreads through the punctures made, which, with the correct technique, should be easily distributed in the tissues.
- After securely fixing the thread, it is removed from the needle, which is then carefully removed from the skin.
- The affected area is treated with alcohol to eliminate the likelihood of infection through punctures.
At the end of the procedure, the beautician tells the patient about the nuances of lip care and possible complications, gives recommendations on behavior in case of their occurrence. After that, he can be free, in some cases the doctor asks him to come for a second appointment after a certain time to assess the condition.
Important! In especially severe cases, it may be relevant to carry out a second reinforcement, but at least 3 months should elapse between procedures.
Lip threadlifting results
The effect of the procedure becomes noticeable almost immediately after visiting the doctor. After a few days, it intensifies even more and persists for an average of 1 year. During this time, the material is absorbed, breaking down into water and carbon dioxide. At this moment, the production of its own collagen is activated and a natural framework is created.
Threadlifting not only increases the volume of the lips, but also shapes the shape, makes them even and smooth. As a result, the skin is tightened and looks healthy, the face gets beautiful proportions and looks well-groomed.
After the introduction of mesothreads, it is necessary to smile, talk and laugh less. You need to try to chew not very actively, without haste, make sure that the mucous membrane is not damaged by hot or cold water, aggressive substances.
It is also important to give up active physical activity for 10 days, do not visit the sauna, pool, solarium and bath, do not take a hot bath and do not stay in the sun for a long time. For 2 months after lip threadlifting, peeling and massage should not be carried out in these areas.
From side reactions, the appearance of soreness is possible, which manifests itself with active facial expressions of the lips, a feeling of tightness of the skin, its swelling and compaction. In rare cases, there are small hematomas and swelling, slight numbness. Such consequences usually go away on their own 4-6 days after the completion of the procedure.
Important! If, after lifting the upper lip, the effect of their "pumping" occurs, then this may indicate the use of too many threads, their incorrect distribution in the tissues and, accordingly, the low qualifications of the doctor.
Real reviews about lip augmentation with threads
Most of the reviews are positive. Basically, young girls turn to lip augmentation with threads, in whom they are naturally thin and voluminous. But among the patients there are also mature women in whom their size has changed due to the natural aging processes of the body.
Juliana, 32 years old
Firstly, I have been doing threadlifting for a long time, but I still have excellent impressions from it. I decided on it because of the discovery of the sagging of the upper lip and their small volume. The procedure was performed in a large, prestigious clinic with an experienced doctor. In the morning I came, they did everything quickly, literally in 40 minutes, they anesthetized well, I didn't even feel anything, the puncture was like a mosquito bite. At first it was unpleasant to think that there would be some threads inside the tissues, but in fact, I did not feel them at all. Beautician services and materials are certainly not cheap, but worth it. I am planning to visit my doctor again soon.
Svetlana, 23 years old
For a long time I decided on reinforcement, but after seeing a lot of positive reviews about the introduction of threads into the lips and photos of patients from one of the Moscow clinics, I still went for the procedure. It took me 1 visit to change the volume, but just in case, in order to avoid future "sagging" of the skin, after 3 months I went to my doctor again. The second time it was somewhat more painful and took more time, but even this did not spoil my opinion regarding the correct choice of the technique, clinic and specialist. For myself, I feel that there is no harm from this procedure at all, which is extremely important for me, as a person who closely monitors my health.
Viola, 28 years old
I enlarged my lips, which are very thin from birth, with good, expensive mesothreads. The doctor coped with it in 1 session, did not hurt, although I am terribly afraid of injections, in every possible way reassured me. The next day, a slight swelling appeared, but after a few days, the result was also noticeable, which pleased me pleasantly. True, it seems to me that now there is too much difference between the upper and lower lip, you may have to go for a second procedure, mentally prepared. This is definitely better than being complex about small lips, especially when you have a large face and big eyes.
Photos before and after lip threadlifting
How to make lip augmentation with threads - look at the video:
If you look at the photos of girls before and after the introduction of threads into the lips, you can see a huge difference. This method is really very effective, and most importantly, it is safe, affordable and quite simple. Of course, it has a number of contraindications, but if it suits you, it will be difficult to find a more practical and effective way to solve the problem of small lips.
