illari Multi-Braided Mesh™ (I-MBM™)
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illari Multi-Braided Mesh™ (I-MBM™)

illari Multi-Braided Mesh™ is a thread with 16 of 7-0 smooth threads braided together inside a 19G blunt cannula. This mesh of smooth threads drastically increases the thread structure resulting in a thicker thread. After insertion, this thread provides the maximize stimulation of collagen production and volumizing effect. Available in 19G 38mm and 19G 60mm.

Thread Product Specs

Applications

Specialty PDO Cog Thread Sutures

illari Multi-Braided Mesh™ (I-MBM™) Threads are multiple PDO threads braided as a mesh structure with a 19G blunt cannula. This braid of smooth threads drastically increases the thread structure's contact area after insertion to maximize the stimulation of collagen production and volumizing effect. This has the same effect in maximizing the skin volumizing effect of placing multiple PDO threads with a single insertion. Twisted threads closely attached give a wider area of fibrous connective tissues to develop and threads take a longer time before biodegrading when they are closely attached.

illari Multi-Braided Mesh™ (I-MBM™) Threads are to be placed into the subcutaneous fat layer of the skin to promote the production of collagenous connective tissues around the inserted threads.

USP Size

Needle Size

Type

Length

2-0

19 Gauge x 38mm

Blunt L Type

50mm

19 Gauge x 60mm

Blunt L Type

80mm

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Watch: Threads in Action

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Assessing Your Patient

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Brow Lift Procedure Continuation

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Brow Lift Procedure Setup

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Brow Lift with PDO Threads

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Marking for Brow Lift

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Numbing and Brow Lift with PDO Threads

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Numbing for Brow Lift Procedure

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Numbing Preparation

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Mesh PDO Thread

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Neck Lift with PDO Thread Part #1

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Neck Lift with PDO Thread Part #2

PDO Glossary of Terms

What are PDO threads?

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PDO, or polydioxanone, is a biocompatible product commonly used in surgery as an absorbable suture. PDO are not permanent when placed under the skin and will be reabsorbed over about 4 to 8 months. PDO sutures eventually are broken down in the body ultimately ending up as water and carbon dioxide.

There are two (2) basic types of PDO threads – monos (smooth threads) and cogs (barbed sutures).

Monofilament threads (monos or smooth threads) are thin lengths of PDO that are preloaded onto a thin needle which are inserted into the skin. The needle can hold single flat threads, threads wound in a spiral (screw, twisted, tornado) or multiple threads braided together (mesh). The more PDO material in the thread, the more collagenesis is created and biostimulation expected. Mono threads are usually completely absorbed within 4-6 months.

Cog (barbed) threads are thicker lengths of PDO that are loaded onto a cannula which is then inserted into the skin. These threads have little cogs or barbs which will engage the skin and can lift up sagging skin in different areas of the face and body (cheek, jowl, arms, knees, or brow etc.) when the thread is pulled upwards. As they are stronger than mono threads, cogs (barbed threads) can obtain more lifting and contouring. Cog threads are also fully absorbed between 6-9 months.


How do PDO Threads work?

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PDO, or polydioxanone, has been shown to stimulate new collagen within the skin. The newer technologies utilizing free floating (no fixation points) PDO Threads allows for much less risk of complications such as scars and nodules that are seen with the older threads that were either permanent or fixed under the skin.

Common treatments such as lasers, peels, RF, or even PRP treatments, cause a wound healing response and a stimulus for new collagen at one point in time. In contrast, PDO threads are absorbed within 3-6 months, but the collagen production they stimulate can extend the results for over a year. Studies indicate that while the threads dissolve relatively quickly, the neocollagenesis process they trigger continues to enhance skin structure and elasticity well beyond the initial treatment period. This prolonged collagen production provides lasting firming and lifting effects, with some improvements noted to last up to 18-24 months (SpringerLink).


What can PDO threads do for patients?

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A PDO thread lift treatment can help improve skin quality (smooths and rejuvenates), create tissue integrity, and tighten sagging skin on the face, neck and body (arms, abdomen and buttocks). Depending on the indication to be corrected you will use monos (smooth threads), cogs (barbed threads) or combinations of threads.

As a general rule, mono (smooth) threads are suitable for younger patients who are not yet experiencing sagging skin, loss of skin volume, and want to maintain their skin quality. Mono (smooth) threads may help tighten the skin in some areas or to prepare the skin to receive cog threads in the future.

Cog (barbed) threads are generally suitable once there are signs of sagging skin, such as the cheeks or chin area and typically for patients in their 30s onwards. All types of PDO Threads stimulate collagen under the skin where they are placed including the Mono (smooth) or COG (barbed) threads.


Which anatomical areas are most requested by patients concerning thread lift procedures?

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The face is the most popular and requested area for treatment. Most patients request lifting around the jawline since the aging process in the face tends to accumulate additional fat around this area and we lose that youthful “V-Shape” to the face. By the age of 40+ the effects of gravity start showing within the face as fat in the cheeks will descend resulting in a flatter, upper part of the face.

Eyebrows are also very popular as well with females as they prefer that the eyebrow be at least 1cm above. Most patients want to fix their eyebrows because they are lower than the desired look. Similarly, as we grow older, it is one of the first noticeable parts of the face that begins to sag and lower. Even as you reach 30+ years of age, your lateral eyebrows will already start to droop and who opt to lift their eyebrows.

Other facial areas for threads include the neck area as well as narrowing the tip of the nose and correct the tip of the nose creating a high nose bridge. It is a 30-minute procedure with zero downtime and very good results.


Which is contraindicated concerning thread lift procedures?

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There are both relative and absolute contraindications for the thread lift procedures, though the following illustration may seem like there are many contraindications it is very safe in most of your patients:

List of relative and absolute contraindications for the thread lift procedures

Treatments

PDO (Polydioxanone) threads generally last about 8-10 months for its full biodegradation after insertion and upon insertion stimulates collagen production during that period of time. The result from this collagen stimulation may last up to 12-24 months depending upon the patient and indication corrected.

Topical anesthesia is strongly recommended for the treatment. Swelling and edema may last 3-5 days after treatment and Transient bruising may occur but is different for each patient and treatment indication.

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Quality

illari Threads have garnered global acclaim, being trusted and employed by medical professionals all around the world—including Empire Medical Training’s faculty. Our diverse range of threads provide options for practitioners at any level: cutting or molded barbs, multi-braided mesh, embossed—whatever you need to meet your patient’s needs with top-tier quality guaranteed.

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