Everything You Need to Know About Thread Lifts

Are you looking for a subtle, natural-looking solution for wrinkles or saggy skin? Then let’s talk about a thread lift. Thread lifts, also called PDO thread lifts, are revolutionary procedures that use specially designed “threads” under the skin to encourage natural restructuring and repair. If you don’t want to take the risk of surgery but aren’t satisfied with topicals or injections like BOTOX® alone, then a thread lift may be a great option for you.

How Thread Lifts Work

Using a thin cannula, a trained aesthetic professional will insert medical-grade, biodegradable “threads” into the subdermal layer of the skin where the client desires to see lift. The threads are then pulled to the desired level of lift that looks natural and not overdone. Over the following months, the threads dissolve and stimulate collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production in the area, leaving it looking and feeling healthier, firmer, and smoother.

Benefits of Thread Lifts

Minimal Downtime

A traditional facelift requires 4-6 weeks of downtime and recovery since it is a full-blown surgical procedure. Thread lifts, on the other hand, are more simple procedures that can be done as an outpatient service and require much less recovery time. In fact, most restrictions are lifted after just 72 hours post-procedure, and clients can expect full recovery around two weeks out. Every client is different, so recovery time can vary.

Immediate Results

We live in a world of immediate gratification, and thread lifts really deliver. You’ll see an immediate reduction of sagging skin in the treatment area(s), which will just get better with time as the threads dissolve and are replaced with new collagen structure. Maximum results are usually seen around six months post-procedure.

Low Risk

When compared to a traditional surgical facelift, a thread lift is much less risky. Thread lifts do not require general anesthesia, allow the client to recover at home instead of inside a medical facility, and are usually only associated with minor side effects like localized swelling, redness, and bruising. These effects resolve within a few days after the procedure without further intervention.

Versatility

You can really customize your look with a thread lift, since this innovative procedure can be done on pretty much any part of the face or neck. You can opt to just focus on your brow area, cheeks, or chin, or go all in and get multiple areas done at once. 

Ideal Candidates

If you’re 30-50 years old with mild to moderate sagging of the skin on the face or neck, a thread lift will probably be a great option for you. The procedure works best for those who don’t have other serious skin issues. By scheduling a consultation with a qualified aesthetician, you can determine if a thread lift is the best choice for your needs, goals, and preferences.

What to Expect

After your consultation, you’ll schedule an appointment for your thread lift session. You’ll receive local anesthesia and the procedure itself only takes around an hour. You’ll get to see immediate results, with results improving over the next few months. For continued results, you’ll need maintenance treatments anywhere from 1-3 years out.

Say Goodbye to Saggy Skin With a Thread Lift at Ultimate Image

If you’re in Tampa Bay and ready to bid farewell to your mild to moderately-sagging face and neck skin, give Ultimate Image Cosmetic Medical Center a call at 727-799-7000 or email us at info@ultimateimagetampabay.com to schedule a consultation today. We can help you achieve the tight, firm skin you’ve been wanting with minimal risk and downtime. Come find out why people all over Tampa Bay trust Ultimate Image to keep them looking and feeling their best through all the phases of life.