In essence, if you want more drastic and quicker results- threading is the option. If you want longer lasting results, improvement in skin quality, and non-invasive procedure- go with Ultherapy.
Thermage is better for patients who care more about addressing the texture and quality of sagging skin. It has the power to tackle problematic issues like cellulite or drooping fat thanks to its emphasis on contouring. However, Ultherapy is generally more effective when it comes to stimulating deeper skin layers.
You can do the thread lift at any time after your Ultherapy. Consulting a board-certified dermatologist who has experience with a wide range of anti-aging techniques will give you the most long-lasting and natural-looking results.
Following Ultherapy, many patients are reporting nerve damage. Ulthera warns that the procedure may cause muscle weakness, numbness, pain, paresthesia, and tingling that “typically” resolves within 6 weeks. Many patients, however, have reported permanent pain, numbness, tingling, and disfigurement.
Winner: Dermal Fillers
Whereas the PDO Thread lift involves penetrating the skin and may be seen as a slightly more invasive procedure – although much less invasive than a traditional face lift as it takes under an hour to complete and only requires a local anaesthetic.
Complications: Although thread lift is considered minimally invasive, some sutures and cuts are required. There is still a risk of complications such as bruising, thread breakage, thread extrusion, fever, and infection.
The ideal thread lift candidate is usually in his or her late thirties to early fifties, whereas most patients over the age of about 55 will benefit more profoundly from facelift surgery.
The ideal candidate for this type of therapy is someone who is starting to notice some sagging, wrinkling, or general loss of elasticity in the skin. Typically, these patients are about 30 to 40 years old, but there is no age requirement for the treatment.
The results of Ultherapy tend to last around two years but they can last longer if you take steps to boost your collagen production and keep your existing collagen healthy. To discover if this non-invasive facelift is right for you, please reach out to the office of Ingrid E.
Ultherapy treatments stimulate the skin from the inside out to smooth and tighten many areas, including the face, jowls, eyes, and brow. Ultherapy is also effective for lifting the skin on specific areas of the body, including the neck, chest, knees, and stomach.
Eventually, the threads will dissolve after about six months, but the revitalizing effects can continue to last for up to 3 years. The treatment has begun to gain significant attention among both men and women wanting to eliminate early signs of aging.
When the sutures begin to dissolve, it is likely you will notice the gradual return of sagging features. However, there is evidence to support that collagen is produced in the tissues surrounding the threads, which can lead to a longer lasting effect.
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.
Never Too Old for Ulthera
Ulthera is designed to treat mild to moderate face and neck skin laxity. While younger patients tend to have faster and better results due to higher levels of collagen, older patients by no means are left out in the cold by Ulthera's rejuvenating effects of targeted ultrasound.
Khloe Kardashian and Kylie Jenner visit a laser spa to receive Candela GentleMax Pro treatments. Here at Infinity Laser Spa, we use the Soprano by ALMA lasers and V-FROST by Vertex Lasers.
Laser resurfacing This is the most effective procedure for tightening loose skin. Unlike the laser treatment described above, this procedure requires some downtime. You'll need to stay home for 5 to 7 days. Laser resurfacing also gives you the fastest results.
We strongly recommend that our clients receive Ultherapy once a year as part of their regular skincare routine to keep results consistent. That's because this revolutionary non-surgical facelift encourages your body to produce new, healthy collagen, and this takes between several weeks and several months.
Although this technique is very easy, it is not right for everyone. In particular, you should not use this treatment if you are pregnant. Further, you may not be a good candidate for this ultherapy treatment if you have extremely lax skin or significant sun damage.
While some people can expect their ideal results to last for five years, your results may start to fade after four years if you are targeting sagging neck and jawline skin.
Ultherapy is recommended when improving the appearance of the chin and neck area. The treatment can help tighten and tone the skin and reduce wrinkles and sagging skin. However, Ultherapy works best for the chin and neck when used with laser resurfacing.
Immediate results are not noticeable; it will take three to six months for the final results to be revealed. The new collagen created will strengthen the structure of the skin for a refreshed and revitalized appearance that takes years off the patients appearance.
The best candidates for Ultherapy are in their 30s or older and notice sagging skin, in particular, on their eyelids, brows, neck, and chin. It's important that patients have some skin elasticity remaining, so that their skin is more likely to respond to Ultherapy treatments.
Thread lifts generally last between 12 and 18 months. However, this is dependant upon the individual patient and their age, lifestyle, skin type and how quickly their body breaks down the sutures. The procedure itself delivers immediate results.
If you're bothered by low-hanging jowls but aren't ready for surgery, a polydioxanone (PDO) thread lift might be the solution you need. At Yco Facial Plastic Surgery, our skilled surgeon Mario Yco, MD, provides PDO thread lifts, which can revitalize your facial aesthetic without the risks of surgery. Dr.
Absolutely. Jowls are one of the primary indications of thread lifting and often times our very first course of action when treating the jowls, and we'll get into the details as to why that's the case, but there are a number of treatment options out there that can effectively tighten the area.