What is Thread Face Lift?
A thread-lift, also known as feather lift, is a delicate cosmetic procedure to gently lift sagging facial skin to produce a smoother, more youthful appearance. If gravity has started to take its toll on your face, a thread lift may be a less invasive native to a face lift to rejuvenate the face without the risks and downtime associated with surgery. The thread-lift procedure involves very fine surgical sutures being ed in to the soft tissue of the face to lift and support sagging areas. It offers close to the same results as a full face lift and is a good option for a more subtle rejuvenation.
Am I a Candidate? As we age, the effects of gravity become more noticeable on our faces. The supporting tissue of the cheeks weakens, facial fat is lost, the jawline that used to be firm and tight forms jowls, the edges of the mouth drift down towards the chin, and the lower face and neck sags. Suitable candidates for a thread lift procedure are those who are experiencing mild to moderate sagging of facial tissues, usually those in their mid-thirties to fifties.
Before the procedure – Prior to your procedure, it is important to clearly set out your expectations with our nurse.
During the procedure – During the procedure, small 1-2mm incisions will be made at various points on the face. A hollow needle will then be ed into the skin to put the threads in place. The threads are attached to the fat underneath the skin, and will then be adjusted to tighten and smooth the contours of your face. The excess thread is trimmed so it does not appear above the skin surface. A thread lift procedure takes approximately 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the number of areas being treated and the type of threads used.
Recovery – Post-procedure you may experience some slight tenderness. Recovery is generally quick, with most patients returning to work the same day.
Benefits – A thread lift procedure uses various different types of suture threads to help lift and tighten the skin. This process helps to raise the outer brow area, reduce jowling along the jawline, and reduce sagging in the cheeks, naso-labial (nose to mouth) folds and the lower eye areas.
Risks and Complications – There are few potential side effects to a thread lift procedure as the treatment is not as invasive as other lifting procedures.
Thread Lift Cost – Prices for a thread lift vary depending on the areas being treated, see our competitive price list.
