A thread lift procedure is wherein temporary sutures are used to produce a subtle but visible “lift” in the skin. Also referred to as a “lunchtime lift,” it offers a tighter, more youthful aesthetic appearance to the face and neck.
This minimally invasive procedure works by stimulating the production of collagen in the skin and producing healthier, firmer skin.
Thread lifts don’t require anesthesia. Simple and quick, PDO (polydioxanone) threads are the most popular as far as thread lifts are concerned. These can be further divided into three categories
Mono threads: Smooth sutures that help rejuvenate your skin by stimulating collagen production.
Cog threads: These threads have barbs that latch into your skin like small fishhooks, to provide support and lift parts of your face.
Screw Threads: Made up of one or two intertwined threads, these are used to help restore volume to sunken parts of your skin.
Loss of collagen is one of the main causes of aging skin. The presence of these sutures in the skin triggers cells in your body called fibroblasts to produce more collagen. (The story of youthful skin is all about Collagen)
Collagen is the protein that gives your skin its smoothness and elasticity.
Recovery time from a thread lift is minimal. You may have some swelling and bruising for the first 24 to 48 hours but you can return to most of your daily routines right away.
Results may last from 6 to 8 to 12 months.
Combining additional therapies or cosmetic procedures such as Botox or Juvederm further boosts the effects of thread lift.
One can achieve the best results with the correct combination of these procedures
