Cosmetologists are in no hurry to send patients to plastic surgeons. Especially those who seek to eliminate the first or mild signs of aging. There are many less traumatic techniques with similar results. Thread lifting has long been recognized as a good alternative to plastic surgery. Installing the thinnest guides under the skin helps to lose 5-10 years of age. The variety of materials allows the technique to be used not only to eliminate significant age-related changes. Self-absorbable threads are an excellent option for those who want to preserve their appearance rather than deal with obvious defects. Among the popular options in this group is the Italian product - Dermafil Happy Lift threads.
Product Features
The Promoitalia Group company from Italy produces suture materials for non-surgical lifting from biodegradable raw materials. The basis of the products is hypoallergenic, safe, and repeatedly tested by surgeons, caprolactone. A durable, non-allergenic substance copes well with cosmetic tasks.
The manufacturer produces happy lift threads in different variations:
- Boca is suitable for lip correction;
- MesoCogs for standard tissue lifting of the face and body;
- FreeFloating to eliminate pronounced ptosis;
- DoubleNeedle are designed to tighten difficult areas;
- i-Needles are ideal for working in the neck area;
- Vaginal Narrower is used for intimate correction.
A feature of all modifications is the presence of teeth. The notches in different versions are located differently. There is Dermafil Happy Lift with unidirectional and bidirectional, converging and diverging notches. The purpose of the additional element: picking up, pulling, securely holding tissue. It is the notches on a smooth base that ensure the retention of a pronounced lifting effect.
Happy lift sutures have an immediate effect. The result of the lift is noticeable immediately after the operation. The achieved effect is prolonged and intensifies as a natural fibrous frame is formed in place of the gradually absorbable threads. Natural destruction of the material occurs 9–12 months after the installation procedure.
Application of the technique allows:
- eliminate wrinkles and create conditions to prevent their formation;
- eliminate double chin;
- remove age spots;
- slow down the aging of the skin on the face, neck and décolleté;
- solve the problem of acne;
- shape the contours of the face;
- eliminate spider veins (rosacea);
- combat dry and oily skin and noticeable pores on the face;
- eliminate cellulite and fat deposits;
- remove keloids and scars;
- prevent the appearance of stretch marks (stretch marks) on the body.
Indications for use
The operation with happy lift products is recommended for those who want to prevent aging, want to preserve the youthful appearance of their skin longer, and strive to regain the lost freshness of their appearance.
The Happy Lift installation allows you to improve the condition of tissues, harmonize external data, and achieve beauty and youthful skin.
The age range of patients who prefer Happy Lift products is wide. The operation is performed at 25–35 years of age to prevent age-related changes, easily correct the first signs of aging, and harmonize appearance.
Patients aged 35–45 years are usually aimed at regaining a youthful appearance. At 45–55 years old, with the help of Happy Lift, significant age-related changes are eliminated. Cosmetologists advise older patients to consider the possibility of surgical lifting; they use non-absorbable suture materials for non-surgical lifting.
With the help of the happy lift installation, you can smooth out wrinkles and tighten ptosis. Threads successfully correct a “floating” oval, eliminate various defects: asymmetry, double chin, unsuccessful anatomical features of the eyes and lips.
Specific indications for using Happy Lift depend on the existing problem. The cosmetologist listens to the patient’s complaints and suggests ways to solve problems. Often thread lifting is not limited to.
Note! The use of happy lift materials in our work allows us to take a comprehensive approach to the issue of correction. Installation of Italian suture products does not exclude other surgical and non-surgical methods of rejuvenation.
How safe is the procedure?
Since all Soft Lift threads are soft, flexible, easy to slide and are inserted using specially designed atraumatic cannulas, the procedure requires minimal rehabilitation. The technical characteristics of the threads reduce the likelihood of hematomas by 10 times and reduce the likelihood of edema by 20%.
During production, the threads undergo special processing, which gives the material additional smoothness and eliminates porosity. This technological technique minimizes the possibility of infection of the implantation area. Even the presence of foci of chronic infection in a patient (caries, tonsillitis, sinusitis) does not provoke an inflammatory reaction.
Preparation for the procedure
The only thing that is necessary before installing happy lift products is to attend a face-to-face consultation with a cosmetologist. The doctor conducts a detailed conversation: finds out the patient’s wishes, suggests ways to achieve the goal, and confirms the possibility of thread lifting.
At home, no special preparations are required. The doctor will definitely inquire about the medications you are taking and will recommend stopping blood thinning medications. 2-3 days before the procedure, it is advisable to give up alcohol and avoid smoking.
Be sure to come to the procedure in perfect health. Even a slight illness will be a reason to postpone the date of the operation. To carry out the procedure, it is important to have clean skin. At a preliminary consultation, the cosmetologist will assess the current condition of the skin and recommend a care regimen.
What is SMAS lifting
The procedure is a deep facelift aimed at regenerating the muscular aponeurotic layer, which is also known as the smas system.
I’ll tell you a little about how the technique affects the skin.
The muscular aponeurotic layer contains collagen and elastin fibers, which are responsible for the elasticity and smoothness of the skin. Over the years, the oil layer can deteriorate, collagen production decreases, the muscle layer becomes flabby, and this affects a person’s appearance. Women especially suffer from this, discovering the following shortcomings:
- drooping eyelids and bags under the eyes;
- the appearance of deep wrinkles and folds around the lips;
- sagging cheeks, which changes the contour of the face;
- formation of a double chin;
- the appearance of small folds and wrinkles in the neck and décolleté.
At this time, you can go to a beauty salon for a smas-lifting, which will eliminate all these appearance flaws. It is this that affects the muscular aponeurotic layer, unlike other types of lifting.
The facial contour is modeled along with skin smoothing, the result lasts for a long time. The method is not aimed at hiding wrinkles, its goal is to restore the former youthful features of the face.
The clinic can offer you one of three ways to perform SMAS lifting:
- classical;
- ultrasonic;
- endoscopic.
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The most popular among these methods is ultrasonic SMAS lifting.
Carrying out the operation
On the day of the Happy Lift installation procedure, it is advisable to avoid drinking excess liquid. Thread lifting is performed under local anesthesia. The doctor will suggest using the application method on your own or administering an anesthetic drug as an outpatient injection.
The thread lifting procedure using happy lift materials takes 30–60 minutes. Duration is related to the amount of work required. The manipulation begins with cleansing and disinfecting the skin. The cosmetologist marks the prepared skin with a medical marker.
Concerning safety, it is important for the patient to ensure that the procedure is sterile. New materials from freshly opened packaging must be used in the work. Additionally, you can check the compliance of the product’s expiration dates.
Skin punctures 3–5 mm deep are made along given lines at the places where the threads are supposed to enter and exit. The technology of work and the amount of material are selected individually depending on the problem being solved. Linear, structural, V-shaped laying of threads is possible.
After installing the Happy Lift, the skin is again treated with an antiseptic. At the insistence of the cosmetologist, it is possible to use a compress to relieve swelling, a regenerating cream to accelerate the healing of puncture sites, and a compression bandage to fix soft tissues when correcting complex cases.
If the patient feels well, they are released. The doctor preliminarily stipulates the conditions for successful rehabilitation. Compliance with the restrictions will help eliminate the possibility of complications.
Carrying out manipulations
When visiting a cosmetologist’s office, the doctor talks with the patient about the desired results, and then prescribes tests. After the results obtained, the doctor selects the substance, dosage, and number of interventions in the body.
Injection lipolysis consists of the following 5 stages:
- The patient needs to consult with a specialist: identify the problem area, identify contraindications and indications for the procedure, and calculate the amount of the drug needed.
- Treat the skin with antiseptic agents.
- If necessary, numb the areas where injections will be made using an anesthetic ointment.
- The master introduces Light fit into the subcutaneous tissue area.
- Repeated treatment of the skin with antiseptic agents.
After the end of the session, patients are recommended to be under the supervision of a cosmetologist for at least 40 minutes.
If, during a visit to the office, a cosmetologist conducts a cursory examination and is not interested in the patient’s well-being, then it is better to refuse such a specialist. Injection procedures are best performed in clinics that have a good reputation and positive feedback from clients.
Rehabilitation period
The rehabilitation period after thread lifting with Happy Lift materials is short. On the part of the body, the occurrence of local redness, swelling, hemorrhages, and pain at the places where the threads are inserted is considered normal. The external picture can be spoiled by prominent puncture sites. Manifestations disappear in 2–7 days. Doctors do not recommend using cosmetics to disguise traces of manipulation.
No special skin care is required after installing happy lift. You can limit yourself to delicate cleansing. In the first days, you can additionally use an antiseptic. It is possible to use a standard cream depending on your skin type. It is advisable to adhere to the restrictions indicated by the doctor. Usually it is enough to refuse:
- sleeping on the stomach, side;
- bright facial expressions, sudden movements;
- tactile effect on tissue;
- increased physical activity;
- tanning, steaming;
- swimming in the pool, open water;
- performing other cosmetic interventions.
Important! The bans remain in effect until full recovery. They return to their usual activities gradually, no earlier than 1–2 weeks after installing the Happy Lift.
Mild side effects often hinder immediate assessment of the results of the procedure. After 1–2 weeks, the resulting picture becomes clearer.
The effect reaches its peak within 2–10 months during the period of collagenogenesis and the formation of a fibrous framework.
The result is noticeable up to 2–5 years. It is advisable to repeat the operation no earlier than after 9–12 months (after complete resorption of the threads). Happy lift threads can be installed to enhance the achieved effect on unaffected areas 6–8 weeks after successful rehabilitation.
Recovery period
Light fit lipolytic, reviews of which speak of its magical method of getting rid of fat accumulation, helps girls and women always remain young and beautiful in the eyes of others. After the cosmetic procedure, the recovery period will last for a month.
At this time it is prohibited:
- exercise;
- cool the injection site (apply ice);
- take hot baths, visit baths or saunas;
- sunbathe;
- drink little water;
- eat salty, fried and fatty foods;
- drink alcohol.
Contraindications
Installation of the Happy Lift is carried out for patients in ideal health. The procedure completely eliminates the ongoing occurrence of inflammatory processes in the body. The occurrence of systemic disorders, exacerbation of chronic diseases, various ailments indicate a temporary ban on intervention. Cosmetologists warn about the need to refuse surgery if:
- the course of cancer and autoimmune diseases;
- problems with blood, tissue regeneration;
- serious endocrine, cardiovascular disorders;
- pregnancy, lactation;
- mental illnesses.
It is advisable to avoid thread lifting if you are prone to keloid scarring. In this case, the operation may result in the acquisition of defects of a different nature.
Comparison with other procedures
If SMAS lifting is contraindicated for some reason, then it can be replaced with alternative methods. Some of them are more gentle, but the results are similar.
Circular lift
The differences between these procedures are fundamental. SMAS lifting affects the deep layers of the skin. A circular lift involves peeling off the upper layer of the dermis along the perimeter of the entire scalp. At the same time, the result is not durable, and sometimes the face begins to look not entirely natural.
On the other hand, SMAS lifting is more dangerous, since there is a risk of affecting the facial nerve or parotid salivary gland, which leads to irreversible consequences.
Threads
Another procedure with similar results. Only with it, special threads are implanted under the skin, matching their structure with biological material. After which the oval of the face becomes clear and toned.
RF lifting
It involves heating the skin with an electric current. As a result, collagen is released, which helps smooth it out, but the structure of the skin itself does not change.
Consequences
The development of side effects if the thread installation technology, sterility, and correct patient behavior are observed are minimized.
Slight hyperemia, compact edema, and local hematomas are possible. Manifestations rarely take on a large scale and resolve on their own within 2–7 days.
If the doctor makes mistakes or the patient fails to comply with the recommendations of the rehabilitation period, the following may occur:
- new defects (tissue migration, asymmetry);
- contouring (translucent) thread;
- functional failures (movement of the eyes, mouth, limited facial expressions).
An additional problem may be an associated infection and the development of an inflammatory process. A complication occurs when sterility is violated by the doctor during surgery or by the patient during recovery.
History of creation
The best developers from Russia, Japan, Italy, Korea and many other countries worked on the creation of Soft Lift threads, taking into account the wishes of practicing surgeons and cosmetologists around the world.
The threads are produced by an international holding company at factories in Italy, Japan, Korea, and Russia. The most advanced materials and technologies from around the world are used in the manufacturing process.
Pros and cons in comparison with analogues
The undoubted advantage of thread lifting using any materials is the possibility of performing a lift, similar in results to classical surgical plastic surgery. The procedure is noticeably more effective than a circular lift with fillers. The procedure is carried out quickly, with minimal tissue trauma, and the body does not require long-term recovery.
The advantages of happy lift threads, in comparison with similar materials, include expanded capabilities due to the presence of conveniently located teeth. To achieve a pronounced lifting effect, fewer threads are used. The variety of types of Happy Lift allows you to solve different problems. The disadvantage of this option is the high cost, which limits the mass reach of clients. At a similar price, you can supply polymilk options, which are considered more advanced.
How do threads work?
SoftLift Invisible reinforcing threads ensure the creation of a collagen framework. When installing 6–10 threads on each side in the middle third of the face, a simultaneous bright effect of biostimulation of the skin and its tightening is achieved.
Polylactic acid, from which these threads are created, stimulates the formation of young collagen.
This process will increase over 4-6 months, after which it will be possible to carry out correction with polypropylene threads, providing more pronounced lifting and improvement of the oval of the face.
Comfort polypropylene threads provide a longer-lasting tightening and oval correction effect.
Opinion of cosmetologists
Doctors use Happy Lift materials in their work along with similar products. Cosmetologists often praise happy lift, but they don’t actively work with them due to the higher cost of the threads.
Cosmetologists appreciate the effectiveness of threads with notches, but they do not single out Happy Lift separately.
The cosmetologist is satisfied with the happy lift materials and recommends them to clients.
Composition of Hip lift cream
The 100% natural product consists of only 7 components - the most valuable gifts of nature that can radically transform the silhouette:
- Soap quilaha, which creates tone of the gluteal muscles, due to which they become taller and rounder in a short time.
- Pineapple extract is a well-known fighter for the standard figure.
- Kigelia Africana is a natural stimulator of active collagen production for butt firmness.
- A complex of jojoba oil, hop concentrate and field cabbage sterol is “responsible” for skin elasticity in all problem areas.
- Field ivy extract restores the conductivity of the capillary system.
- Butcher's broom extract stimulates the formation of connective tissue cells, giving the buttocks density and firmness.
- African Kigelia extract improves skin turgor and minimizes stretch marks.
Patient reviews
Patients are satisfied with the effect of threads of a configuration similar to Happy Lift. They actively use options with notches, but prefer analogues at a more attractive price.
Patients prefer to use cheaper materials of a similar configuration, but are dissatisfied with their effect.
Patients actively use threads with notches, but choose Happy Lift analogues at a more reasonable price.
Patients are confident in the effectiveness of threads with notches, but do not use happy lift, but analogues.
How much does the procedure cost?
Comparing prices for the procedure, I can say that they depend on the status of the institution and its location. Therefore, when choosing a clinic, you should not focus on prices; it is better to listen to recommendations and reviews, and also check for the availability of relevant documentation.
| Clinic | Methodology | Price |
| Clinic "Vector" | Eyelid lifting | Upper (40 lines) 12,000 rub. |
| Lower (98 lines) 27,000 rub. | ||
| Face | 504 lines – 90,000 rub. | |
| Cleavage and neck | Each region costs 60-70 thousand rubles. | |
| Cosmetics Center | Lower third of the face (200-250 lines) | 44,000 rub. |
| Knees (120-140 lines for two legs) | 25,000 rub. | |
| Submandibular zone and neck (500-550 lines) | 74,000 rub. | |
| 2 hands (up to 120 lines) | 21000 rub. | |
| Aesthetic Medicine Clinic “PRAGA” | Face+submandibular area+neck | 59,000 rub. (with discount) |
| Face + submandibular area | 49,000 rub. (with discount) | |
| Cheekbones+cheeks+submandibular area | 45,000 rub. (with discount) |
Reviews from experts
Lebedeva M.I., cosmetologist: I immediately drew attention to the composition of this serum. The main components of Lift Roller are: peptide complex (nutrition and regeneration), hyaluronic acid (deep hydration) and a special lightening pigment 24K Gold (colloidal gold). The effect of using this lifting product is simply amazing. And the most interesting thing is that after completing the course there is no withdrawal syndrome from the cosmetic product. And this is important.
Protasova V.I., cosmetologist: For all the time I have been using the Lift Roller serum, I have not heard any negative reviews about it from my clients. The product solves problems such as dull, uneven skin tone, puffy eyelids, dark circles under the eyes, wrinkles around the eyes and sagging skin. It easily penetrates the skin, and the metal rollers not only gently massage the skin, but also facilitate precise dosing. To achieve the desired effect, you must use the serum daily morning and evening throughout the course.
