Thread lift is a cosmetic procedure that offers a minimally invasive alternative to facelift surgery. Thread lifts claim to tighten your skin by inserting medical-grade thread material into your face and then “pulling” your skin up by tightening the thread.
It's important to understand that while no lifting technique can produce permanent results, facelift surgery will usually produce longer lasting results than a thread lift. The results of facelift surgery can last up to a decade, whereas a thread lift will generally last from one to three years.
The thread lift may do an excellent job of pulling the jawline, jowls and chin right back up close to the bone, instead of drooping. The thread lift creates a much more youthful-looking facial profile without the need for dramatic surgery, which for the cost, can be worth it for men and women alike.
Unlike facelift surgery which uses general anesthesia, thread lift uses local anesthesia where numbing ends in a short time. You will still experience pain and swelling in the affected area, and your surgeon will recommend analgesics to help with the pain and discomfort. Take your medication as directed. Rest.
Winner: PDO Thread Lift
Fillers can be much more effective at contouring the face, volumising specific areas of concern such as the cheeks which become willowy as you age, sculpting and wrinkle smoothing in very targeted areas – this is often called 3D facial contouring or a 'liquid face lift. '
A thread lift will stimulate collagen whereas Botox will not. Botox works differently to a thread lift because it effectively paralyses the muscles which are used to create wrinkles. It can also be used around the eye area where threads may not be suitable.
A follow-up treatment every 12 months is the best way to maintain your results. If you're interested in having additional threads placed, perhaps to treat a different part of the body, we can make a recommendation about the timing of that treatment.
Also, they add, excess skin left over after facial “tightening” is left in place. The results seen a month after thread-lifting were likely due to swelling and inflammation, they say. Complications with thread-lifts seen in the study included visible knots and dimpling of the skin.
The complications includes minor pain, swelling, rippling, dimpling, bruising, bleeding at the entry or exit sites, edema, asymmetry, dysesthesia, skin irregularities, and inflammatory reactions.
Sleep on your side
Sleeping on your side, or even on your stomach, results in pressure on your face. You need to avoid this for about a week after your thread lift procedure. Try to sleep on your back with your head propped up on a pillow to minimize swelling after a thread lift.
The authors of a 2019 study found that a PDO thread lift caused immediate improvements in skin sagging after the procedure. However, there was a noticeable decline in results 6 months later.
Lactic Acid threads, dissolve after 12 to 18 months. PCL, or polycaprolactone threads, are the most durable of the three. They take two to three years to dissolve fully.
However, prices of a ThreadLift treatment usually range from $1,500 to $4,500, with the average cost of a ThreadLift coming in at $3,000. The final cost of your ThreadLift procedure may depend on the following factors: Your provider.
A study published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) confirms PDO thread lifts do work, stating thread lifts indisputably lift and shape facial soft tissues. Another study published by the NIH indicates this therapy yields around a 90 percent success rate.
The Fox Eye Thread-lift is a procedure which uses dissolvable threads to lift and elongate the eye to create a more almond shape, whilst simultaneously lifting the brow tail. This creates a Hadid-like look with a more open upper eyelid.
A successfully cured case of skin dimpling. A, Skin dimpling is visible 9 days after PDO thread lifting. B, Immediately after massage, the soft tissue outline basically recovered to its preoperative shape.
Results from a thread lift aren't meant to be permanent. Successful effects typically last from 1 to 3 years. Like other dissolvable dermal fillers, such as Botox, the threads used in the procedure will eventually be absorbed by the tissue underneath your skin. After a thread lift, you can resume your normal routine.
Thread breakage is a potential side effect. The threads may break due to excess facial movement, rubbing the skin, or exposure to moisture. When it does happen, breakage tends to be near the ends near the incision point.
Mono threads are singular, smooth sutures that are anchored to the face that provide a small lift to the face. Screw threads have 1-2 intertwined threads which provide volume to the treated area. For patients who only desire skin tightening and rejuvenation, mono threads may be sufficient.
Results Duration. The threads used for this surgical procedure are permanent and do not dissolve. The natural ageing process continues, which varies from patient to patient. The results are comparable to conventional surgical techniques and are expected to last for 3 to 5 years.
Some patients, particularly those who have especially thin skin, can feel the threads if they press on the surface of the treatment area. But the threads dissolve over time, so even if you feel them early after your treatment, they won't be there for long.
There may be visible protrusion of small mono or spiral threads from the skin and this can be resolved by cutting the thread back. This can be seen sometimes up to a few days after insertion. Serious complications include damage to blood vessels and facial nerve damage, resulting in facial paralysis.
Patients have noted a dramatic reduction in wrinkles and sagging, particularly in the mid-face, as well as improved firmness and elasticity. Generally, these results last anywhere from 18 to 24 months.
The Infinite-Thread® Lift is a no-scalpel facelift that uses permanent suspension threads and offers long-lasting rejuvenation of the face and neck. Its unique design tackles sagging skin, threading and repositioning the tissues on the face and neck, returning the skin to the way it was before the ageing process began.
So how does the Sugar Thread Lift work? The doctors implant or “thread” PDO (polydiaxanone) dissolvable threads into the superficial layers of skin. The patient's own body then produces new bundles of collagen around the threads to lift the desired areas (anywhere on the body but usually around the jawline and neck).