What Is A Wire Lift And How Is It Done?

A wire lift is a treatment for facial weakness, a problem that worries both women and men.

In order to have a well-defined face without signs of the passage of time, it is important to know that it is not necessary to undergo expensive and painful aesthetic surgeries. After all, you can now choose a wire lift.

In this article we will tell you more about it.

What you need to know about a wire lift

Also known as tension threads or “magic threads”, this facelift aims to rejuvenate the inner tissue of the skin by correcting flaccidity. The procedure is fast, without cuts and with biocompatible material. That’s why it’s so popular.

Wire lifting started in Japan. Believe it or not, it came from the technique used to sew in heart surgery. It does not cause any problems like allergies. They use polydioxanone material to perform the procedure.

Using strands to tighten or give a better appearance to the skin is not new. However, it is true that the techniques have improved over time.

In the 80’s, for example, “gold threads” were used. The main problem with this technique, however, was that the material caused side effects. Many experienced, for example, irregularities in the skin tissue, hardening in the treated area, etc.

Wire lifting manages to regain the firmness of the face and neck through a kind of net-like fabric where the threads are intertwined. This “mask” is then placed on the skin to hold the facial tissue.

How is a wire lift done?

First and foremost, the technique is 100% adapted to each individual patient. Thus, they perform it with the needs of the patients in mind , such as age, facial structure and degree of lethargy.

One of the most important benefits of a wire lift is that there are very few cases of allergy or rejection. The threads are in turn not visible and require little maintenance.

Many people call the polydioxanone wires (PDOs) “magical”. After all, they have the ability to form supporting tissue naturally. Meanwhile, they also help in the formation of fibroblasts and collagen around them to tighten and thicken the skin.

The results of this technique are progressive and quite natural. You may notice the first changes after the third week and improve up to 3 months after implantation.

The side effects of this beauty treatment are:

• redness at the insertion points
• bruises if capillaries rupture
• transient pain (disappears within 2 to 6 days)
• mild edema

A wire lift is suitable for people aged 35 and up. It is good for both men and women who want to repair, prevent or improve sagging skin on the face. You can also combine it with other treatments, such as mesotherapy, radiofrequency or plasma.

However, it is worth noting that this treatment is not recommended in people who have excessive laxity due to old age or those who want to loosen sagging skin that comes from obesity or a large weight loss.

Advantages and disadvantages of wire lifting

The main uses of the tension threads are:

• raising of the cheeks
• elimination of wrinkles around the eyes
• recovery of the neck
• reduction of “double chin”
• improvement of nasal folds

You can also use wire lifts for treatments on other parts of the body (buttocks, abdomen, breasts, arms, etc.).

Among the benefits of this treatment, we highlight:

• Immediate effects and no changes in facial expressions
• It does not require anesthesia, hospitalization or special preparation
• The threads are not visible and give a more natural result
• It leaves no scars or bleeding. In addition, you can combine the treatment with other techniques
• The material used is biological and does not produce allergies or rejection (and is naturally absorbed)
• It is a quick treatment and can be used as many times as needed

On the other hand, there are also some disadvantages to wire lifting:

• Bruising, swelling or mild infection may occur in some patients
• If the person performing the procedure has no experience, it can cause asymmetry in the face

• The results are not permanent, and they gradually disappear if they are not maintained. After 12 months, there is no trace of the threads if you do not get a new implant
• At a very low percentage, a thread can break and cause health risks