Thread Lifting

Full Face Thread Lifting

Forehead Mesh Pattern with Smooth Thread

Threads are crafted from colorless protein that naturally breaks down in your body over approximately six months.

There are three types of thread for face and body rejuvenation:

1) The smooth thread -When inserted superficially in a mesh pattern, they stimulate fibroblasts, a special cell in skin, encouraging targeted collagen production for a regenerative and firming effect, visibly enhancing skin quality, and promoting facial rejuvenation. A mesh or a net is created with thin smooth threads inserted subcutaneously in areas where there is slight hollowness or tissue resorption. These smooth threads can be inserted in the cheek and jowl area, the jawline area, the temporal region, and the submental area

2) The barbed thread- Featuring barbs akin to small fishhooks, they create tension in the skin, resulting in a facial lift that combats sagging tissues. Jowls and a rectangular lower face are the usual consequence of aging. To produce the “inverted cone of youth”, a facelift lifts the jowls back into the face, augmenting the upper face and narrowing the lower face. No other treatment modality can provide such a change in overall facial shape from rectangular to heart shaped.

3) The cavern thread -It works by playing a scaffold role that can effectively lift tissues due to their large mass or volume.

In our clinic, we have an established protocol for thread insertion:

•     The first step is to select the right candidates for thread lifting. “Looking tired” men and women who is between 30 and 50 with strong cheek bone, enough under skin fat, and flexible skin are ideal candidates for a thread lift.

•     Having believe in the motto of “anything that is said before is an explanation; anything that is said after is an excuse”, a thorough consultation with the potential thread lift patient is done explaining all the pros and cons of the treatment with regards to any post procedure misunderstanding and complaints.

•      Then we decide on the direction of the vector(s) to lift, the type and size of threads, the pattern, and how many threads to use.

•     As the last step we mark, prep, anesthetize the skin and insert threads in the correct layer of the skin.

What are common side effects of thread lifting?

•     Most patients after treatments should expect edema and swelling. To help with the swelling, patients should ice the treatment areas three to four times per day. They can also take Arnica as a safe homeopathic method to reduce swelling post-treatment

•     Pain, bruising, and facial tenderness are common after thread lift that are resolved within one week.

Who Should Avoid Threads? (Contraindications)

Threads are not suitable for individuals with:

·         Bleeding or blood clotting disorders (e.g., Hemophilia)

·  Certain autoimmune diseases (e.g., scleroderma, , amyloidosis)

·         Uncontrolled diabetes

·         Active skin infections, inflammation, or acne

·         Pregnancy or breastfeeding

·         Keloid predisposition

·         Undergoing chemotherapy

·         Hepatitis B or C and/or HIV

What is postoperative care after thread lifting?

Patients are advised to :

•     Follow up 2 to 3 weeks after treatments.

•     Apply cold compresses to the treated areas for 10 minutes every hour.

•     Sleep elevated for the first 3 to 5 days.

•     Avoid exercise for a week.

•  Take Arnica for 5 days postoperatively and take acetaminophen or ibuprofen as needed.

•  Avoid any excessive facial expressions the week after treatment to prevent any displacement of the threads.

•     Avoid any facial massages or dental work for 1 month.

•     Wash their faces in the direction of the threads.