With aging, our skin and fat tissue on the face and neck descend downward.  We would want to restore the balance of the face and neck to the youthful look. However, not everyone wants more invasive surgical intervention of a facelift, neck lift, or brow lift.  A refreshing and natural appearance is delivered with the office procedure facial thread lift. Thread lift of the face is often performed with thread lift of the neck in most patients to achieve the optimal contour.  Thread lift of the brows is also done to lift the brows in patients with droopy brows or brow ptosis.

Thread Lift Procedure Details

A thread lift is an office procedure to improve the droopy facial and neck skin. Multiple threads are placed under the skin to correct sagging skin along the face and neck. The threads provide immediate results of lifting the sagging skin and stimulate collagen production over time as well to improve the appearance.  The procedure is performed under local anesthesia in the office. The result lasts for 1-3 years depending on your body, skin care, and health status. The thread lift is often combined with dermal fillers including hyaluronic acid to reduce wrinkles and facial hollowing to augment the face for optimal results.

Thread Lift Recovery

Bruising can occur after the procedures and will take about 2 weeks to resolve, while swelling can take longer around 4-6 weeks. Some discomfort is normal and can be controlled with over-the-counter pain medications. The skin at the end of the threads, typically hidden close to the hair bearing area, are often bunched up and will smooth out over the next 4-6 weeks.  You do not want to put pressure on your face for the next week after treatment. You are recommended to sleep on your back with your head elevated to reduce swelling for 2 weeks. Although the result of the lift can be seen immediately after the procedure, the final result of the procedure is not seen until 4-6 weeks after the procedure.


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