Is thread lifting an answer to look young?

Thread lifting is a procedure that works to tackle sags and folds. The procedure is becoming more popular than ever before, as demand grows for skin care where less is more. Hailed as a solution for both women and men that side-steps the commitment and healing time required for a face lift, invisible fine threads placed in the skin can get to places on faces that other procedures cannot reach.

While thread-lifting’s touch may comparatively be light, it’s not to be undertaken so lightly. Doctors of Aesthetics at Ree Age, have narrated this procedure to take you through the key things you need to know from the outset, so when you get it first time, get fair value for what you pay for. Before even booking an appointment, get to grips with what the treatments involve. That will give you confidence and put you in a much stronger position to judge whether what you are offered is what you are looking for! So, don’t be misled by the term either. 

Before booking an appointment, get to grips with what the treatments involve

However, in this procedure, one type of thread definitely does not suit all, so being able to decide what is the right one for you with the right doctor is vital. A successful outcome and investment well spent, comes down to matching a client’s concerns about ageing and their expectations.

MUST DECIDE WHAT DO YOU WANT

You must be able pin point what result you want; knowing what result you want will help guide you as to what thread-lifting procedure is best. You must decide whether you need skin rejuvenation to look fresher or skin lifting to remove noticeable lines and folds.

WHAT’S INVOLVED IN THREAD-LIFTING

There are three different procedures known generally as:

1.     Surgicalthread lifting,

2.     Non-surgicalthreat lifting

3.     Beautythreads.

While all treatments are used mainly for the face, they can sometimes be applied on the neck, cleavage and even body areas too. All three procedures will stimulate the production of collagen (the protein that gives our skin its youthful appearance), restoring firmness. This means beauty threads, which do not lift, can result in a subtle increase in firmness in patients aged 30 to 40, the result of the skin’s condition improving. All types of threads will tighten the surrounding tissues and increase blood supply which in turn can lead to healthier, firmer skin. It’s essential that whoever treats you is properly qualified and has thread- lifting experience. At Ree Age we have medically qualified and experienced team of thread lifting specialist who will look after patients.[since it is a medical procedure we call them patients who undergo this treatments.

Remember: some practitioners, who may unable to offer surgical and non-surgical options, may suggest beauty threads instead of other two.  Remember this does not mean this is the correct course for you. A thorough consultation can reveal what you are expecting and what they are offering; both should match to get desired results. Experts take account of a client’s biological age, but even more relevant is their ageing profile and relevant factors such as diet and previous illnesses etc.

Each thread-lifting procedure can be applied individually, and sometimes a combination is the right course. They can also be used with other techniques such as fillers.

WHICH TREATMENT IS RIGHT FOR YOU

1.    SURGICAL THREAD-LIFTING

To be completed by a cosmetic surgeon or an aesthetic doctor. Surgical thread-lifting can be compared to a face lift and procedures fall into two categories. FREE FLOATING THREADS are inserted beneath the skin under a local anesthetic and pulled into place, creating a lift that usually lasts between one to two years. FIXED THREADS, attached to the skin’s underlying structures, are capable of delivering a more radical, face-lift type result and are often combined with excess skin removal for best results. This lasts from two to four years. Recovery: for any swelling or bruising to go down, takes from 7 to 14 days.

NON-SURGICALTHREAD-LIFTING

Non-surgical threads are the middle way. The discreet and subtle option best suited for the people aged 35 to 55.  They rev up collagen production, are less radical than the surgical option, but do have lifting benefits significant enough to make a noticeable difference. (Again it is highly advisable that the procedure is completed by a cosmetic surgeon, aesthetic doctor or qualified medical practitioner in this area.) Usually 4 to 16 threads are applied in this treatment, requires a local anesthesia that can last from 20 minutes to an hour. Expect mild to moderate swelling, but recovery time is on average one or two days.

The threads, which come in different lengths, are pulled up to create the lift and can be successfully combined with filler and other treatments. The results last from 10 to 18 months, however the collagen boost goes on for longer and can be followed by top-ups. While all treatments are used mainly for the face, they can be applied to other areas too.

2.    BEAUTY THREADS

This is the treatment becoming most widely available, and with the most potential for client confusion and disappointed expectations. However beauty threads do have benefits for younger skin and can make the most of other procedures. Beauty threads work by prompting the skin into producing collagen. Getting good advice beforehand about what is being used is crucial, most materials have a similar effect so don’t be bamboozled into thinking one type is superior to another. Beware also any claims that these threads can drastically reduce fat.

In younger skins this means they will prolong its youthful radiance, but they will not produce a lift in the conventional sense, no matter what age the patient is. However because beauty threads create collagen, the skin does appear more firm and tighter. They also do boost the effectiveness of other procedures. Beauty threads are shorter, typically five centimeters or two inches, and are placed in multiples, sometimes up to 100 in a session that will involve a local anesthetic. This takes about 10 to 30 minutes where a grid is built up. Bruising and swelling do occur depending on the number of threads used. The benefits can last up to year or 18 months.

For more details and images visit :www.reeage.in. You can contact Ree Age at :  9535388877, 9900064180  
Corporate Office :

REE AGE

18-B, Bharat Apartments, 5th Main, 5th Block
Jayanagar (Near R.V Road Metro Station), Bangalore - 560 041
Tel : 91 - 80 - 4126 1894 / 95 / 2663 1215,
E-mail : info@reeage.in | Web : www.reeage.in

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What Causes Dark Circles Under Eyes?

Story at-a-glance

·         Darkcircles under your eyes may appear because of thin skin or because of hyper pigmentation around your eyes

·         In some cases, dark circles are accompanied by sagging skin, also known as bags, under your eyes

·         Both dark circles and sagging skin are related to environment factors and genetics, and both may be affected by the choices you make each day

At one time or another, most people are plagued with dark circles under their eyes. Whether you are overly tired, aging or suffering from allergies, you may be faced with dark circles in your mirror.

However, while they are not dangerous to your health, the condition does have a psychological effect on how you see yourself and what others think when they meet you. Despite warnings not to make first impressions from the way others look, the reality is that virtually everyone does it.¹

There are changes you can make that will reduce the appearance of dark circles under your eyes. Some are easy and others are a bit more challenging. However, the result will be that you'll no longer look as tired and worn-out when you first get up in the morning.

Thin Skin and the Color of Your Blood

The reasons for dark circles are varied, but they all start with the difference in thickness of the skin around your eyes. This is called the periorbital area. In most areas of your body, the skin is between 2 and 3 millimeters (mm) thick. However, under the eyes the skin is normally 0.5 mm in thickness.

Thinner skin means the blood vessels under your skin are more visible to the naked eye and produce a different color to your skin. Here's where what you see on the surface is a reflection of what's directly below.

Your skin and the tissue directly below the outside layer of skin, called the subcutaneous tissue, only allow blue or violet wavelengths to pass through. This results in your veins appearing blue, because only the blue light is reflected back.

This reflected color is different if you have darker or whiter (albino) skin. In the former case, the veins will appear green or brown and in the latter, dark purple or dark red.

This is just one of the reasons dark circles appear below your eyes. You are more likely to see the bluish hint of blood vessels below your eyes, compared to thicker skinned areas of your body. As you age, your skin also loses collagen and elasticity, making the skin thinner and your circles more prominent.

Not All Dark Circles Are Created Equally

Not all circles are due to the visibility of your blood vessels beneath thin skin, though. While this is a common reason, and a higher probability if you are genetically more prone to thin skin under the eyes, it isn't the only reason.

The second type of circle is caused from hyper pigmentation of the skin under the eyes and is more commonly brown in color. This hyper pigmentation, or higher amount of pigmentation in the skin, is the result of more melanin being produced in the skin under the eyes.

This particular condition is more noticeable in people whose skin is normally darker or has more pigmentation. In a study by the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Medical College in India, researchers found dark circles under the eyes was the most common condition found in a routine dermatology practice.

This type of dark circles caused by hyper pigmentation can have either a primary or secondary cause. In a primary cause the increased pigmentation is found under both eyes and occurs spontaneously. In a secondary cause, the increased pigmentation is caused by a systemic or localized process.

Some of the causes believed to contribute to hyper pigmentation around the periorbital area are temporary and resolve after the irritant has been removed. Possible temporary and permanent triggers for periorbital hyper pigmentation include:

Dark circles under your eyes may also be triggered from the oxidation of blood leaking from the blood vessels around the eyes. The release of blood and oxidation leads to not only dark circles, but also swelling and bags under your eyes.

This occurs when the body attempts to clear blood leakage from a thin-skinned area easily affected by gravity.

This condition is relatively harmless to your health, but can be a challenge to deal with. There are surgical and medical treatments available to stop the blood leaking, but it is best to start with lifestyle changes and nutrition to treat the condition and avoid other more invasive options.

Bags with Your Dark Circles?

Another condition that can make your dark circles appear even darker and more noticeable is swelling under the eyes, commonly called bags. When you are young, this swelling may be caused by allergic reactions, illness or an excessive buildup of fluid in your body.

As you age there are yet other reasons for developing puffiness and swelling under your eyes. The effect of gravity on tissue that is slowly losing collagen and elasticity can result in tissue sagging. This includes the fat under your eye tissue.

Fat deposits around your eyes help protect them. As you age, fat may escape from the membrane normally containing it, resulting in the fat falling beneath the eye, causing bagging.

However, in recent research published in Clinical Neurophysiology, scientists discovered the possibility of another reason for the fat deposits beneath your eyes.

Plastic surgeons from California found that in study participants, it wasn't the fat that escaped the membranes with age, but rather the body produced more fat in the eye area, creating the bags.   The exact mechanism of the fat deposits beneath the eye may not be completely understood, but doctors recognize the increased risk of bags under your eyes as you age.

Although you might be tempted to point the finger at a lack of sleep and rest to the increasing size of the bags under your eyes, there is no scientific proof linking this cause and effect. However, lack of sleep does increase the severity of the puffiness under your eyes, especially first thing in the morning.

                                                  ( Contributed by a doctor)

For more details and images visit :www.reeage.in. You can contact Ree Age at :  9535388877, 9900064180  
Corporate Office :

REE AGE

18-B, Bharat Apartments, 5th Main, 5th Block
Jayanagar (Near R.V Road Metro Station), Bangalore - 560 041
Tel : 91 - 80 - 4126 1894 / 95 / 2663 1215,
E-mail : info@reeage.in | Web : www.reeage.in

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