What is Thread Lift?
Thread lift is a minimally invasive treatment to treat sagging skin. The procedure is done by inserting a medical-grade thread into targeted skin and pulling up your skin by tightening the thread. Thread lift face can also be used for facial reshaping, such as creating higher nose, lifting eyebrows, and contouring the cheekbones.
Depending on the function whether to lift saggy skin or to shape a particular facial area, the face threads come with different lengths and materials.
To create a high profile nose for example, you will need shorter threads. On the other hand, if you want to lift the skin on your lower face, you will need longer threads.
Thread lift has become a favorite treatment among those who desire a younger look without undergoing surgery. Compared to facelift surgery, this procedure is quicker, safer, and more affordable.
Which Areas Can be Done with Thread Lift?
Face and neck are the main areas to be done with thread lift procedure. Thread lift thread lift procedure can have benefits on these areas:
- Cheek Thread Lift
This is the most common area treated. Due to aging, we start to lose volume within the face, especially the cheeks. As a result the cheeks become sagging and dropping. With the help of thread lift, sagging skin can be lifted and appear younger. - Jowls Thread Lift
It is not only cheeks that lose fat volume as we age, so does jawline area. This is when thread lift can help to tighten your jowls. - Eyebrow Thread Lift
You must be familiar with foxy eyes. To create this lifted effect, the threads are inserted from the upper eyebrow through the upper forehead. - Neck Thread Lift
To smooth neck lines and lift loose skin on neck, is a good option to restore youthful appearance on neck threading. - Nose Thread Lift
Nose thread lifts have become more popular nowadays. Compared to nose filler, nose thread lift is more effective to create a sharper nose because of its rigid material. It can also help the nose slimmer and straight.
How does the Thread Lift Work ?
The Threadlift works by stitching and suspending portions of the loose skin, pulling back and lifting the skin. The thread under your skin not only helps to lift the saggy skin but also stimulates collagen production and restores skin elasticity.
What to do after having threadlift procedure ?
After the procedure is done, our medical team will explain what to do and what to avoid after thread lift.
- Keep the treated area clean. You can also apply antibiotic cream.
- Do not exercise or swim for at least a few days or until the injection site is closed to prevent infection. We don’t want germs to enter through the injection site.
- For one to two weeks after the procedure, do not massage the treated area. You should also avoid facial or aesthetic treatments and dental work.
- Try to avoid excessive facial movements, such as laughing out loud.
- To reduce swelling, you can compress the treated area. But make sure the compress is clean.