The difference between thread lift and ultrasonic scalpel

Both thread embedding and ultrasound knife are within the scope of medical cosmetology. People who love beauty sometimes use thread embedding to make their skin look more delicate and lustrous. The ultrasound knife method is relatively better and lasts longer. The main principle of ultrasonic scalpel is to cause the original cells to die and produce new cells to synthesize collagen, making the skin look firm. The technology of thread embedding is relatively backward.

Which is better, ultrasonic scalpel or thread embedding?

Both ultrasonic scalpel and thread embedding have the effect of lifting and tightening. However, the lifting effect of ultrasonic scalpel is longer-lasting than that of thread embedding. Ultrasonic scalpel can be performed every 1 to 3 years depending on the sagging of facial skin, while thread embedding needs to be performed every 6 to 12 months. The lifting effect of ultrasonic scalpel is also longer-lasting than that of thread embedding. The patient should choose a method that suits him/her based on his/her own situation and the effect he/she hopes to improve.

The difference between ultrasonic scalpel and thread embedding

Ultrasonic knife: Ultrasonic knife mainly emits high-intensity ultrasonic waves to make cells vibrate at high frequency, generating heat energy inside and between cells. When the temperature reaches about 70 degrees, aging cells will be close to apoptosis, and the body will produce new cells and synthesize collagen. Thread embedding: Thread embedding is a minimally invasive method of implanting different thread materials into the subcutaneous skin in an alternating manner through a small needle hole to achieve the effect of tightening sagging skin.

The difference between ultrasonic scalpel and thread embedding

The principle of ultrasonic knife is mainly to heat and tighten the subcutaneous fascia through the energy of ultrasound, and produce tiny trauma, which stimulates the self-repair mechanism of the tissue and produces cells with more moisture and collagen than before, thereby achieving the effect of lifting and tightening the skin. Thread embedding mainly involves implanting absorbable protein threads into the skin. On the one hand, it tightens the loose skin tissue, and on the other hand, it promotes the regeneration of collagen and elastin, tightening the loose skin tissue, subcutaneous tissue, and muscle tissue at multiple levels to form a supporting force, thereby achieving the effect of lifting and tightening loose and sagging skin.

The difference in the duration of effect between ultrasonic scalpel and thread embedding

Ultrasonic scalpel: When the ultrasonic scalpel is just used, the feeling of facial lines being lifted is not very strong, because in the place where the ultrasonic scalpel is focused, in addition to the tightening of collagen, a part of the collagen will denature or even coagulate, which is "mild damage". Mild damage to the collagen regeneration process will last for a period of time. After 6 months, the skin collagen will be basically stable and the effect of the ultrasonic scalpel will be obviously shown. Therefore, it will take 3 to 6 months for the effect of the ultrasonic scalpel to be fully shown. Doing it once can last for 5 to 10 years. Thread embedding: The maintenance effect of thread embedding is not as long-lasting as that of ultrasonic scalpel, because the wires implanted in the body will be degraded in the body and the maintenance time is relatively short. Generally, depending on the patient's condition, it needs to be redone after 6 to 12 months. One advantage over ultrasonic scalpel is that the lifting effect can be seen immediately after thread embedding.

The difference between ultrasonic scalpel and thread embedding

Ultrasonic scalpel: Ultrasonic scalpels are divided into genuine and imitation versions. If an imitation version of the ultrasonic scalpel is used, due to poor quality of the instrument, it may cause temporary redness, tingling, numbness and swelling on the patient's skin, and even allergies. Thread embedding: The thread materials of thread embedding are different. If serrated thread is used for thread embedding, there will be an obvious sense of tightness, pain when touched, and pulling pain when making exaggerated expressions. If the doctor is inexperienced, unskilled in technique, incomplete preoperative disinfection, and improper postoperative care, the patient may develop complications such as bruising, infection, and thread exposure on the face after thread embedding.

Can ultrasonic scalpel be used together with thread embedding?

Can't. You cannot do thread lift within 6 to 12 months before using ultrasonic scalpel, because ultrasonic scalpel converts sound waves into heat energy, heating the skin from the inside out to achieve the lifting effect. If you do ultrasonic scalpel after thread lift and the wire has not degraded yet, there is a risk of burns.