Threads of youth

No wrinkles, but the falling oval of the face disturbs us the most - says Dr. Iwona Radziejewska-Choma, owner of Saska Clinic.

What are the problems most often reported by patients?

These problems depend on your age. Most patients are aged 35-55, although our oldest patient is 89 years old, so it's not like we only want to keep youth in middle-aged age. But you're asking about their needs - it's generally about slowing down the aging process. There is growing awareness of the importance of caring for the condition of the skin. Of course, specific shortcomings, such as wrinkles or a falling oval, are also important. Around the age of forty we are disturbed by the fading outline of the jaw, the drooping cheeks forming the so-called chomiczki. Patients often emphasize that it is not the wrinkles that sleep on their eyes, but the shape of the face that is changing.

What methods are used in this case?

In the case of thicker skin, containing a larger amount of adipose tissue, ultrasound, or HIFU, is most often used first. It gives the effect of firming, raising the skin and burning this fat. The threads look good on lighter faces.

Do you have your favorite?

Definitely the Aptos thread. The treatment with their use gives fantastic results, and is not as invasive as a classical facelift.

Why are you choosing these threads? What are their advantages?

Aptos threads contain polylactic acid and caprolactone.

What is the procedure itself?

We make something like a net under the skin, a kind of frame. After a dozen or so months, the threads dissolve, but during this time, thanks to polylactic acid, the skin is strongly stimulated to produce collagen. As a result, except that with the help of threads, we raise the skin and restore the young oval of the face, the skin itself becomes firmer, more resilient, definitely thicker. Her condition improves significantly, which translates into a younger look. With Aptos threads, you can correct and rejuvenate all areas of the face, and even eliminate its asymmetry.

How long do the effects last?

The treatment can be repeated after two years. We already have the third generation thread available, additionally covered with hyaluronic acid, which not only helps to smooth out wrinkles or shape the features, but also nourishes, moisturizes and tightens the skin. Threads are used not only in the face and neck, but also to lift the bust, eliminate skin overhangs on the shoulders, etc. Aptos threads have different lengths and are selected not only to the needs of the patient, but also the area of ​​the body that requires visual improvement and revitalization.

You use the 3D Lifeviz Mini 3D face imaging system from the French company Quantificare. What are its functions?

It's a special camera that takes a series of photos from four sides. As a result, we get a three-dimensional image of the face in optimal lighting, which allows you to see the shortcomings and make a dermatological analysis of the skin. On this basis, you can suggest perfectly tailored treatments and evaluate their effects. The patients themselves are surprised to see such a precise picture of their face in 3D. In the case of many treatments, the effect increases gradually over time, which is why it is worth repeating 3D imaging. A comparison of the pictures from before the surgery and after six months makes an amazing impression on the patients.