A thread lift is a type of non-surgical treatment that helps lift loose, older skin and makes your face or neck look younger. Plastic surgeons put special threads under the skin to lift it into place. These threads help your body make more collagen, which is good for skin health. Threads are made from different materials and come in various lengths.
Unlike a facelift, a thread lift is not surgery and causes small, gentle changes.
It’s often called a “lunchtime facelift” because it’s fast and you can go back to your daily activities quickly with little time off.
There are different types of thread lifts:
Cat or Fox Eye Thread Lift: This lifts the eyebrows up toward the temples, giving your eyes a more youthful, cat-like look.
Eyebrow Thread Lift: A plastic surgeon lifts and tightens sagging or wrinkled eyebrows.
Nose Thread Lift: Threads are used to lift, straighten or slim the nose.
Sometimes, they are used together with fillers.
Neck Thread Lift: This lifts or smooths loose skin on the neck.
The results of a thread lift are not permanent and usually last between one to three years.
The threads break down and are absorbed by the body over time. If you like how you look, you can get another thread lift. Also read Facial Threads in Singapore for more information.
A thread lift is best for people who:
– Are starting to show early signs of aging.
– Are in their late 30s to early 50s.
– Don’t want big changes.
– Don’t want to have surgery.
– Had a facelift or neck lift and want to refresh their results.
– Have certain health conditions, like high blood pressure or diabetes, that make a traditional facelift risky.
Whether a thread lift is right for you depends on your goals and situation.
It’s a quick, low-risk procedure with little downtime, but the results are subtle and only last a while.
Before deciding, talk to your plastic surgeon and ask:
– How long do you want your results to last?
– Are you looking for small or big changes?
– Are you dealing with a small part of loose skin or a lot of sagging?
– Are you a good fit for traditional surgery, or do you want to avoid it?
– Is the procedure painful?
During the thread lift, you’ll get local anesthesia, so you won’t feel anything during the procedure.
Afterward, you might feel some pain, discomfort or soreness. You can take over-the-counter or prescription pain medicine for a few days until it goes away.