Thread Lift
Procedure, Risks, Types
Thread lifting is a cosmetic technique that is less intrusive than surgical intervention. We must first comprehend the aging process to understand how thread lifting can be useful.
Age-related skin changes are an aspect of aging. Over time, your skin starts to lose its suppleness and strength. As a result, the skin sags and wrinkles. Additionally, as you age, your cartilage weakens and is less able to support the skin around it. As the skin and cartilage in your face alter, you might notice sagging and loosened skin.
A medical-grade thread is inserted into the face during a thread lift procedure, which tightens the thread to “pull” the skin up, giving the appearance of a younger-looking face. It can be used in conjunction with other methods, such as Botox or dermal fillers to lessen the effects of aging
The late 30s to early 50s is the normal age range for a thread lift candidate. The mild effects of a thread lift may work best on someone who is in generally good health but is only now beginning to perceive the symptoms of aging. However, a thread lift may be a safer option for those who are not candidates for a surgical facelift due to health issues that make general anesthesia unsafe.
A Thread Lift: How Does It Operate?
Two mechanisms underlie thread lifts. To begin, your doctor will insert temporary threads beneath your skin to draw it back or up. The region appears tighter as a result. The threads are rough filaments that cling to and hold them in place. Your face seems instantaneously elevated thanks to these threads.
Your natural healing reaction is stimulated by the threads, which is your second action. Your body will produce more collagen where the threads exist because it will treat them as an injury. Your natural skin collagen protein gives it a full, plump appearance.
How to Perform a Thread Lift?
Your skin will first be locally anesthetized. Then, where your doctor intends to place the threads, tiny hollow needles called cannulas will be inserted beneath your skin. The cannulas will be used to direct the threads into position. Your doctor will determine how many threads you require depending on how much of your face needs to be treated. As soon as the threads are in place, the cannula will be removed. There won’t be any scars, although you might experience some discomfort.
Regions that need a thread raise:
When certain facial areas “sag” or start to seem less firm with time, many people select a thread lift. These regions consist of:
- Cheeks and Jawline.
- Brow arch.
- The area just beneath the eyes.
- Forehead.
Thread Lift Risks
Although a thread lift is a low-risk operation with a quick recovery, there are still some negative effects. A 15–20% chance of problems, such as dimpling, exists which over time, this effect can diminish. Any potential issues are minor and simple to fix.
Following a thread lift, it’s typical to feel the following:
- Bruising.
- Swelling.
- Minimal pain is seen where the thread injection was made.
Thread lifts can lead to difficulties like:
- Irritation. Following the operation, you can have redness.
- Stiffness. The threads can occasionally give someone’s face a stiff or difficult-to-move sensation.
- Infection. As it is a medical procedure, so there is a chance of infection.
What is expected following a thread lift?
A successful thread lift requires relatively little recovery time. You may have some noticeable swelling and bruising, but if you’d like, you can return to work straight away.
Results should be seen straight away after the threads are introduced, but you might notice more in the upcoming days and weeks that follow as swelling and bruises start to go down. The effects of a thread lift are not intended to be long-lasting. Successful results often last between one and three years. The threads utilized in the treatment, like other dissolvable dermal fillers, will gradually be dissolved by the tissue beneath your skin.
Following-procedure instructions:
In the first few weeks after the treatment, we advise you not to massage your face aggressively. You might forgot your regular moisturizer and sleep with your head raised to prevent turning over onto the freshly placed threads. Additionally, you should refrain from saunas and strenuous exercise for the first week or so following the thread lift procedure.
The Duration of a Thread Lift:
The full impact of the collagen increase is not felt for several months. Your skin will appear younger because of the threads’ first tightening. Your skin will continue to improve as it produces more collagen. After around six months, the threads will disappear beneath your skin. Because their skin produces more collagen following the lift, some people experience results for a longer period.
In comparison to a facelift, and thread lift:
You won’t see the same major impacts with a thread lift as you would from a surgical facelift. Having reasonable expectations is crucial if you’re considering investing in this therapy.
Even while a facelift cannot stop the aging process, its results last for years. Despite the thread lift’s transient nature, its moderate benefits frequently last for two years. To extend the benefits, you could need additional expensive and time-consuming procedures like dermal fillers.
On the other side, facelift surgery carries a much higher chance of difficulties. It isn’t much you can do if you don’t like the results of a facelift but undergo another invasive treatment. While you can just wait for the threads to dissolve if you don’t like the outcome of a thread lift.
Compared to a facelift, a thread lift is less expensive. After having it done, there is little recovery time and you can resume working immediately.
