Thread lift is a noninvasive, outpatient surgery that is marketed over the world as a “lunchtime facelift” or a “weekend facelift.” It entails using implanted, specially developed surgical threads to raise drooping skin on the mid-face, forehead, brows, and neck. However its popularity has diminished over time, but it can be an effective treatment for moderate brow and facial sagging. The secret is to select the client who will gain the most from the process, and a facial aesthetics expert should be able to evaluate and inform you whether the procedure is appropriate for you.

A thread lift involves the insertion of biodegradable threads beneath the skin’s surface, which are then gently pulled to lift sagging areas. These threads stimulate collagen production, promoting skin firmness and elasticity. The procedure is precise and tailored to individual needs, targeting specific facial areas like the brows, cheeks, and neck.

Thread Lift Treatment At Epicorium

The thread-lifting process normally takes about an hour and is done under local anesthesia, which is often combined with conscious sedation. It is performed as an outpatient operation, with no hospitalization necessary.

Before the process, the patient’s face is marked in the direction of elevation determined after evaluating the client. This is a critical stage that necessitates the services of a professional surgeon who specializes in facial aesthetics.

The specific barbed thread is then introduced into the facial skin with a strong, hollow needle, usually through a very small incision covered in the hairline. Using a ‘tunneling technique,’ it is advanced subcutaneously along previously marked contours and then pulled across the area being treated. The barbs equally distributed on the thread adhere to the fleshy regions of the face, and the thread pulls it tighter.

These threads/sutures are constructed of polypropylene, which is a non-absorbable, safe, and robust substance that will not dissolve over time. The threads are thus extremely long-lasting, but the anchoring barbs are designed to be broken down by the body after several years, at which point the collagen fibers hold them in place.

A minimum of four threads is usually required to produce optimal results. The treated regions would seem somewhat elevated almost immediately, reducing sagging and creating a fresh, revitalized aspect. Because clients are usually completely conscious throughout the process, they can see into a hand-held mirror and approve of the attained pull while the surgeon is working on them. Following that, the strands are twisted and buried beneath the skin, so no visible scarring is expected.

Dos & Don’ts After A Thread Lift

Smoking must be avoided beginning a few weeks before the surgery and continuing for a few weeks afterward, as it interferes with wound healing and collagen synthesis.

We also recommend avoiding as much facial expression as possible to prevent the threads from becoming loosened or extruded. Excessive chatting, laughing, chewing, face rubbing, and sleeping in a prone position should be avoided. This precaution should be followed for at least 3-4 weeks. Direct sunlight must also be avoided for several days.

Benefits Of Thread Lift

The key benefits would be that this surgery may be performed under local anesthesia, with the patient having the opportunity to provide input during the treatment. The patient also gains a more youthful, rested appearance in a relatively short period of time, with little social downtime and minimal scarring, and it is less expensive than a full facelift. Furthermore, a previous thread lift surgery does not exclude a facelift surgery if one is required.

Although the visual results are less spectacular and last less than a facelift surgery, they last significantly longer than non-invasive treatments and far longer than anti-aging skin lotions.