On average, patients require between 2 – 4 threads on each side of the face for a mid-face thread lift. An additional 2 – 4 threads may be needed for the lower face and/or neck.
By combining this procedure with a thread lift, you can maximize the overall amount of skin firming you receive and create more even lifting by treating the neck as well as the face. While thread lifts can tighten the skin effectively, they aren't designed to address blemishes on the skin's surface.
The number of PDO threads per treatment depends on the treatment area size and how much lifting and tightening it needs. Some areas require as few as six threads, while others as many as 20.
Thread lifting is minimally invasive procedure to lift and tighten sagging skin on the face, neck and body. For the neck, common concerns are sagging skin causing a 'turkey neck' appearance, as well as fullness or sagging under the chin, also referred to as a 'double chin'.
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.
Con: There can be complications
Madnani warns of complications like bumps and pain. Other possible complications include dimpling from an extruding thread, trouble opening your mouth, infection and bruising. Furthermore, although the risk is low, Dr. Klausner says there is potential for asymmetry.
Infection: There is always a risk of infection with any surgical procedure, including a thread lift. If an infection occurs, it may require antibiotics or additional treatments to resolve. Nerve damage: In rare cases, it may result in nerve damage. This can cause numbness, tingling, or pain in the treated area.
How long does a thread lift last? Results from a thread lift are temporary, lasting from one to three years. Over time, the threads dissolve, and your body absorbs them. If you like your results, you can have another thread lift procedure.
As it turns out, NovaThreads is Dr. Pilest's preferred treatment for clients with moderate skin sagging around the neck and jawline. NovaThreads is a thread lift procedure that uses absorbent surgical threads (PDO threads) to gently lift and tighten skin in the lower facial region, including the neck.
Most candidates suitable for a Mini Thread Lift are between 30 and 70 years old. However, the procedure can effectively enhance the appearance of people over 70, and some individuals opt for the procedure in their 20s and 30s, often as a means of correcting hereditary conditions or re-contouring of facial structure.
With this in mind, the ideal candidate for a thread lift would be someone in their late thirties to early fifties who have experienced early signs of facial ageing, such as a loss of volume and elasticity in their skin, and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Disadvantages of a thread lift when compared to a surgical facelift: The results from a facelift last much longer than a thread lift. Depending on your age and goals, a thread lift may not be adequate. A facelift may have more impact on older patients or those who may want more dramatic correction.
The 3 stitch neck lift is plastic surgery of the upper neck and chin area. This procedure uses liposuction to sculpt and tighten the neck and jawline. Only 3 stitches are used in this cosmetic procedure and dissolve with time.
The chin strap (given at second post-operative visit) should be worn at all times except when showering/bathing for the first week. For the second week, it should be worn only at bedtime. All skin sutures and stainless steel clips in the scalp will be removed during the first week or two.
Kim Kardashian
The socialite admits that she often uses thread lifts and is one of the first to come forward and accept them. According to her, she considers them to be her secret for young and healthy skin. She uses them along with her traditional filler and injection treatments.
PCA lifts are the newest and the longest-lasting treatment.
Some patients may feel only minimal discomfort, while others may experience moderate pain. The type of thread used, the technique employed by the practitioner, and the patient's pain tolerance can all play a role in determining the level of pain experienced during the procedure.
You will probably see some initial firming and lifting right after your procedure, with your thread lift face results continuing to take shape over the next three weeks or so. As your body begins to naturally generate collagen, your tightened, lifted outcomes should continue to improve for the next few months.
Many patients opt to have regularly scheduled PDO thread lifts once or twice a year. Your results may last longer depending on the condition of your skin, your age, and how well your body responds to polydioxanone threads; younger patients may find that results last for a little over a year.
Q At 76, I have fairly good skin but I hate the sagging underneath my chin. Am I too old for a thread lift? A 'Age is just a number when it comes to threads,' says Dr Vincent Wong. As long as skin is in good condition, he says, and can still generate collagen (a doctor must assess this), you can have a thread lift.
Unfortunately, as the ageing process continues, most people will require repeat thread lifting. We recommend repeating the procedure after 9 -12 months after the first two sessions for a long lasting result of up to 3 years.
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.
One of the many benefits of this treatment is its ability to offer results that are completely natural. Once the threads are in place they visibly and immediately lift the skin, but only by a few millimeters, which ensures subtle, natural results.
Your provider's expertise makes all the difference during a thread lift since placing the threads and lifting the skin requires experience, skill, and artistry. Sugar threads (non-barbed) are generally less expensive and can cost $500 and up depending on how many are placed.