In today’s fast pace life, everybody is looking for instant solutions to all the problems. When it comes to keeping up once appearances and beat the clock of ageing, rarely people have patience to wait for the cumulative effects of topical anti-ageing products. Moreover, the results with topical agents may not match one’s expectations at the end.
Face lift came up as a single step procedure to bring about dramatic results. But surgical face lift has its own pros and cons, and in the first place, who wants to go under a surgeon’s knife!
So here we have a revolutionary treatment with the benefits similar to those of a surgical face lift “minus” the surgery - Thread Lift, which provides a ray of hope from all the corners!
Thread lift, also known as face lift, is a minimally invasive procedure where dissolvable sutures are placed under the skin to “lift” and re-position the facial tissue. Thread lift involves the use of a special, implantable surgical thread that lifts sagging skin on the forehead, eyebrows, mid-face, and the neck. Other than the face, threads can also be used to tighten the loose tissue on forearm and abdomen.
Ageing process is associated with bone resorption, atrophy of facial fat, loss in muscle mass, and degradation of dermal collagen and elastin. These changes manifest clinically as wrinkles, folds, creases on the skin, with sagging of remanent tissue under the effect of gravity. A thread face lift can reverse these signs of ageing by repositioning the facial tissues without surgical complications.
Thread lift employs usage of bio-compatible threads made of polydioxadione (PDO) which get absorbed inside the deeper dermis within 6 months of instillation. Diminishing the lines and smoothening the folds by lifting skin at a deeper level, is the complete purpose of threads.
Threads give you instant improvement in terms of less droopy and lifted face. Simultaneously fibroblasts are also stimulated to produce more collagen in deeper dermis along the direction of threads, improving the firmness of the skin. The result is stimulated anti-ageing effect of instilled threads and more supple and rejuvenated skin which lasts for good 18 to 24 months. This procedure is much more rewarding and cost effective!
Thread lift is most effective for women 25 - 45 years of age with early signs of ageing.
Older women in their late 50's and 60's can also benefit from the procedure to reduce sagging and wrinkles.
Even young men and women can opt for thread lift, especially when they lose weight very fast and end up with loose skin. This lax skin can be taken care of with threads.
Thread lift is a minimally invasive procedure. It is done in sterile conditions taking complete aseptic precautions.
Steps of the procedure:
The procedure is very simple that can be done in just 45-60 minutes.
Thread lift is associated with slight discomfort. Hence, it is better done under local anaesthesia.
Thread lift has no down time.
There might be slight swelling which usually subsides by the next day. If in case any bruising occurs while inserting the threads, it may take a week for it to resolve.
You can appreciate an instant lift of your sagging tissues. Deep folds and wrinkles improve along with the fine lines. The sagging old looking face is immediately converted to a lifted young looking face.
Maximum result is appreciated 3 months after the procedure as the collagen remodelling that is stimulated by the PDO threads starts to show its clinical effects by then. You can also notice a significant improvement in the texture and tone of the skin. The skin feels firmer, brighter and more glowing.
Thread lift is a single sitting procedure. However, as ageing is a continuous process, repeat procedure can be done after 18-24 months.
The results of thread lift are long lasting as not only the tissues are physically pulled up but also the existing collagen and elastin are stimulated to reform and restructure. The effects usually last for 18-24 months.
When performed by an experienced doctor, the procedure is very safe. However, minor side effects may arise including subtle bruising and swelling in the affected area, which usually resolve on their own within a week.