If you desire natural-looking results for firmer skin, then a thread lift may be the right procedure for you. It also offers immediate results without the downtime or scarring that occurs with a surgical facelift procedure.
BEFORE AND AFTER PDO THREAD LIFT SKIN
This procedure can also reduce the appearance of sagging skin, as it gently pulls the skin tighter. Who is a good candidate for a thread lift?Ī thread lift procedure can be beneficial for both men and women who are wanting to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and early jowls on the face. Early loosening of the facial structures.It can also mechanically lift tissues where the barbed sutures are placed. This minimally invasive procedure works by stimulating the production of collagen in the skin in order to produce healthier, firmer skin. Your New Lookīecause there are no incisions made with a thread lift, there will be no scarring on the skin.A thread lift, sometimes referred to as a "lunchtime lift," uses absorbable, barbed sutures to offer a tighter, more youthful aesthetic appearance to the face and neck. During the recovery period physical activity should be limited as much as possible to reduce the risk of the threads slipping out of place. The recovery time for a thread lift is about half the time of traditional facelift procedures and can be as little as two to three days. Patients experiencing a relapse from a previous neck lift or facelift may consider a thread lift to rejuvenate their results. A thread lift is a great alternative to the standard facelift for those with minimal signs of aging such as a more prominent jaw, slight bags under the eyes, and some sagging in the midface. Younger candidates may experience sagging in the cheeks and brows caused by weakened muscles. Most patients who receive a thread lift are between ages 35 and 45 and desire a facelift but do not have the amount of time off needed for recovery or who cannot afford the standard facelift. The gold thread is made of 24-carat gold Ideal Candidates The aptos thread is more versatile for certain applications because it is bidirectional. This lift is slightly more limited because the thread can only be pulled in one direction for the surgeon to lift an area of the face. A lift with this thread is firmly implanted and stationary to the area it is initially placed. The contour thread is made of a clear polypropylene material with tiny barbs that open and grasp the tissue when pulled. The three types of thread lifts available presently are the Contour Thread Lift, the Aptos Threadlift, and the Gold Threadlift. Depending on your individual needs, your surgeon will determine the best design of thread to use for your lift. Technology has allowed for new developments in the types of threads available, and the contemporary threads provide improved results. The ThreadsĪ different form of thread lifts were performed in the early years of plastic surgery but with varying results. The plastic surgeon can then attach more threads to these areas. Throughout the procedure patients can give feedback to their surgeons by looking in a mirror and describing if they feel particular areas need more lift. Multiple threads are often used depending on how large the area is that needs elevation. The upper end of the thread is attached to a higher portion of the face to maintain the lift. The barbs on the thread snag and attach to underlying tissue in the sagging part of the face and lift the tissue when the thread is drawn up. A thin, hollow needle is used to place a thread (barbed suture) under the skin and facial tissues. The ProcedureĪ thread lift can be performed under local anesthesia with intravenous sedation and takes about an hour to complete. The thread lift is sometimes considered a precursory procedure to correct sagging until a standard facelift can be performed, or it can even be used in conjunction with a brow lift, chin lift, neck lift, or facelift to give more support to the lifted areas. A thread lift is a minimally-invasive procedure done to correct sagging eyebrows and eyelids, aging neck tissues, and deep furrows between the nose and corners of the mouth, or “nasolabial folds.” It can add volume while elevating certain areas of the face and jowls.