Barbed Cog Thread Lift: What You Need to Know

Thread Embedding Acupuncture

Acupuncture is one of the major practices in oriental medicine that involves the insertion of disposable needles. Thread embedding acupuncture, also known as thread lift, is another kind of acupuncture in which threads are inserted under the skin at specific points to treat many issues.

Recently, thread-embedding acupuncture has been used to target lines and wrinkles on the face. Threads are placed in the dermis layer of the skin to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin fibers and help lift sagging skin.

What is the Barbed Cog Thread Lift?

The most amazing and revolutionary development in the thread lifting procedure is the Barbed Cog threads. These absorbable barbed cog threads produce a lifting action, which, can be good alternative to more invasive procedures. The spines along the course of the thread act as a hook to lift and support the skin. It is a soft approach that reduces the appearance of wrinkles and signs of aging.

Barbed Cog Thread Lift Procedure

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, both using topical lidocaine cream and injecting procaine under the skin. Needles pre-loaded with barbed sutures are inserted under the skin in the dermis layer to create immediate lift in the nasolabial and jowls. Depending on the size and shape of individuals’ faces, between 8 to 12 barbed sutures are used to produce the lift.

Compared to face lift surgery, thread lift treatment requires very little downtime and it tends to appeal to patients who don’t want to receive invasive surgeries.

Barbed Cog Thread Lift Benefits

When we are young, there is a great amount of collagen and elastin fibers under the skin, which create the firmness and wrinkle-free appearance of the skin.

The significance of these Barbed Cog threads is that they not only produce immediate face lift, but they also promote the production of collagen and elastin fibers, which on their own helps build up the density and foundation of the skin over time and helps thicken the skin. Overall, barbed sutures improve skin texture and promote skin elasticity.

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We offer a free 15-minute consultation to explain the Barbed Cog Thread Lift procedure and answer any questions you may have. If you are interested but not sure whether you are the right candidate, get in touch with us – we’re happy to help!