Liquid Face Lift (Liquid Thread)

Wide and high cheekbones, prominent jaw and chin are often considered the basic elements of a beautiful face. With significant weight loss and aging, it is clearly seen that the tissues on the face lose volume. Although the bone, muscle and fat tissues on the face lose volume, the surface area of ​​the skin supporting them does not change. As a result of the loss of collagen and elastin in the skin and subcutaneous tissues, the support that holds the relevant structures in place decreases and the face is seen to sag downward. This causes the person to look older and tired than they are. The jawline becomes wavy, the cheeks become flat and hollow. There are various procedures that can be applied to eliminate this appearance. Liquid face lift is one of the procedures that has recently become increasingly popular.

What is Liquid Facelift?

With aging, rapid breakdowns occur in the connective tissue, especially the elastin and collagen structure in the skin. A more tired and sunken expression occurs as a result of the decrease in the amount of fat on the face. Liquid facelift is a successful procedure that has the effect of reversing the aging process and largely eliminates the appearance caused by the effects of premature aging.

Liquid facelift is a comfortable and practical procedure that does not require a surgical procedure. Poly L-Lactic acid microparticles and hyaluronic acid used in the liquid facelift process have the ability to trigger collagen production in the dermal layer of the skin. It renews damaged skin tissue and provides a natural volume. Liquid facelift has an effect between filler and mesotherapy. Even if its effect wears off, it stimulates collagen production in the body thanks to the PLA it contains and maintains the volumetric effect.

Dermal fillers reveal their effect by filling the gaps that occur in human skin over time. It helps the skin look fuller and smoother and helps eliminate wrinkles. The liquid facelift method aims to eliminate sagging skin, wrinkles and fine lines, and restore lost volume in the skin. In addition, the liquid facelift procedure can be applied for purposes such as filling the sunken appearance on the cheeks, eliminating under-eye hollows, improving the appearance of the face caused by the effects of aging, and eliminating wrinkles around the forehead, lips and eyes.

How is Liquid Facelift Performed?

Liquid facelift is a comfortable and easy medical aesthetic procedure. Since it does not require any surgical procedure or general anesthesia, there is no long recovery period after the application. In this way, patients can continue their daily lives where they left off after the application.

Before the liquid facelift treatment, the patient undergoes a comprehensive examination. The first step of the procedure is to clean the skin properly and apply a local anesthetic cream to the treatment area. The numbing effect occurs in approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Then, the liquid is injected under the skin with fine-tipped needles.

Patients do not feel any pain or ache during the liquid facelift treatment. Although the results obtained after the procedure last for an average of 18 to 24 months, this period may vary depending on various factors, especially skin type.

During the liquid facelift treatment, hyaluronic acid, the basic filler material in the skin, is used. The main feature of hyaluronic acid is that it can hold up to a thousand times its own weight in water. Therefore, it is an ideal solution for plumping the skin and adding volume. Hyaluronic acid-based fillers are considered the most successful materials for eliminating fine wrinkles and lines. Thanks to liquid facelift procedures, facial features are softened and a tightening effect is also provided on the skin. In addition, the skin’s elastin and collagen production is triggered. In addition, there are fillers such as calcium hydroxide apatite or polycaprolactone, which have less volume effects than hyaluronic acid but a longer effect period.

What Should Be Considered During the Recovery Process After Liquid Facelift?

Although there are no possible side effects of liquid facelift treatment, as in all medical aesthetic procedures, it is considered natural to see slight redness and bruising due to the injection process. Such temporary side effects usually disappear on their own within a week. However, there is no such thing as permanent swelling or puffiness after the liquid facelift procedure.

With the liquid facelift procedure, the lost connective and fatty tissues in the tissues are replaced over time. It is possible to experience temporary edema after the application. It is recommended to massage the application area 5 times a day for 2 minutes for 5 days after the liquid facelift treatment. In this way, the injected liquid can be more effective.

In the liquid facelift treatment, the connective and fatty tissue that the tissues normally contain but are lost over time is replaced. When this loss, which usually occurs in the deep layers of the face and under the muscle layer, is corrected, a swollen and unnatural appearance does not occur when viewed from the outside. Although a slight edema due to the injection may develop in the days following the application, the liquid facelift procedure is met with great interest as a treatment that provides a more vigorous and better-looking facial appearance.

How Long Do Liquid Facelift Effects Last?

The permanence of the liquid facelift treatment results may vary depending on factors such as the material used during the procedure, the injected dose, the technique applied and the person’s skin type. The application is completed in 30 to 60 minutes and the permanence period can vary between 1.5 and 2 years. Liquid facelift treatment does not have a negative effect on the patient’s quality of life.

The patient is taken to a routine follow-up program after the liquid facelift treatment. The patient is usually called for a check-up 1 week after the procedure and is retouched if necessary. It is important for the patient to stay away from excessive and tiring exercises during this period.

Who is Liquid Facelift Suitable For?

People with a small amount of wrinkles on their skin and who have aesthetic concerns due to mild to moderate sagging are considered candidates for the liquid facelift procedure. People who have advanced wrinkles and sagging on their skin and want to achieve effective results would be much more correct to choose the surgical facelift procedure.

People with mild to moderate jowl sagging and significant tissue loss are suitable for liquid facelift treatment. Middle-aged or elderly individuals who have aesthetic concerns due to vertical lip-nose lines can be treated with liquid facelift treatment. On the other hand, people with bleeding disorders, diabetics, immune system patients, and people with nerve and muscle diseases cannot be treated with liquid facelift treatment. Therefore, doctors can examine the patient thoroughly and obtain information about the patient’s medical history before liquid facelift treatment.