Thread lift
THREAD LIFT
Thread lift
Thread lift is used mainly on the face to address sagging that develops over time with gravity, and to create a younger expression. Under local anaesthesia, in a short time of about 30 to 60 minutes, it can give a clear result especially on the face, neck, brow and nose. An experienced specialist can carry it out in clinic conditions. It can be used for sagging of the midface and jawline, for the nose-to-lip fold and the deep grooves at the corners of the mouth, and for sagging of the neck. The threads used in what is also known as a thread lift or a nonsurgical face lift come in two kinds: permanent, and temporary threads that dissolve. Notches on the threads let them hold the skin so the tissue is supported. With dissolving threads, the effect lasts about 1 to 2 years, depending on the thread and other factors. Thread lift can be used at many points on the face and neck, and also on some areas of the body. It is also used to improve breast deformity and sagging, to lift sagging of the buttock from gravity, and to tighten the inner arm and inner leg. Threads placed along the inside of the skin through fine needles, under local anaesthesia, are drawn upward to gather the skin. Placing the threads under the skin like a net also increases the effect.
Questions asked most often about thread lift
Who can have a thread lift?
The most suitable candidates are people with loose, sagging skin who want a longer and stronger result than botox and filler, and a nonsurgical face lift. People with advanced sagging and a heavy face are not suitable. For people of very advanced age, a surgical face lift will give a better result. Thread lift can also be used to raise the brows, to create a fox-eye look, to correct a loose neck, to define the jawline, and to lift the nose.
How long does it take?
Depending on the technique and the number of threads, it takes 30 to 60 minutes.
Is it painful?
With the local anaesthetic given beforehand, pain and stinging are minimal. Contrary to what is expected, it is quite comfortable compared with a surgical method. The pain threshold is also considered, and an extra dose of local anaesthetic can let the treatment be completed without pain.
How long does the effect last?
Duration varies with facial anatomy, the thread and the number of threads, the area, and personal metabolic differences. In general the effect continues for 1 to 2 years.
Is it a risky procedure?
When thread lift, which has been used often recently, is assessed against scientific data, it does not create a serious risk when it is done by experienced specialist doctors. When threads of proven quality are used by someone with enough experience, in sterile conditions, possible risks are very few. For that reason it should be done in clinic conditions, and it matters that the doctor is experienced.
What should be watched afterwards?
Pain, swelling, puffiness, redness and small dimples can be seen straight afterwards. These signs disappear on their own after a few days. For 2 weeks after a thread lift, the hammam, sauna, hot showers, facial massage and hard exercise should be avoided. Dental treatment should also wait a few weeks. Sleeping on the back for a while is needed so that asymmetry does not develop.
Can everyone have a thread lift?
It should not be done if there is a skin infection in the area, in bleeding disorders, uncontrolled diabetes, advanced cancer, severe autoimmune disease, people under 18, and pregnant women. Allergic effects are very rare, but people with marked allergic sensitivity should tell the doctor, and after the necessary checks a specialist should treat only those who are suitable.
In short, what advantages does thread lift have compared with other cosmetic treatments?
Thread lift is also known as a nonsurgical face lift, and it is a comfortable treatment because daily life returns quickly. It is a good alternative for people who are afraid of surgery.
A result is seen quickly. It gives a dynamic, younger expression afterwards.
Depending on the technique, the number of threads and the structure of the thread, the effect lasts 1 to 3 years.
It gives the face a natural lift.
Because of the local anaesthetic beforehand, pain is not felt during the treatment.
The return to social life after a thread lift is quite short.
As well as tightening the skin, the special structure of the threads increases collagen production.
The entry points are only needle holes, so there is no permanent scar afterwards.
It is more economical than surgical methods.
It can be used across a wide age range.