Alias Name
PDO Threadlift; Threading Face Lift

Procedure Detail
A thread lift or threading face lift is a simple procedure that involves lifting the skin using sutures that were traditionally only used for surgery but maintaining them hidden under the skin’s surface. It is often referred to as a non-surgical face lift. With the developed techniques, this can be used to offer benefits similar to a facelift

Features
An excellent alternative if you are searching for lifting or rejuvenation of the skin.

Benefits
Get s V-Shaped Face, Overall Face Rejuvenation, a boost in your overall self-confidence

Recommended
Sagging, loose skin around your face.

Suitable Candidate
Adults that have less disrupted skin elasticity and appropriate facial volume; sagging, loose skin

Popularity

Safety

Complexity
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Pros
Minimal downtime, no scarring, reduced cost, less invasive, and less postoperative complications

Cons
For severe sagging skin, the effect is limited; the bruise needs a longer time to recover; the effect varies from person to person.

Unsuitable Candidate
Those with important organ diseases; those prone to scarring; those with bleeding tendency; those with local skin diseases

Scar
No

Treatment Time
30min – 1hr

Anesthesia Method
Local anesthesia

Treatment Course
Single time, repeat treatment 2 years later

Procedures Technique
Minimal invasive

Sustainability
2-3 years

Recovery Period
1-3 months

Qualification
Practitioner in medical aesthetics or plastic surgeon

Pain Scale
Medium

Before the Procedure

1. Communicate with the doctor about the expected results and post-operative maintenance.
2. Do not put on makeup, no sauna, no alcohol, and do not eat spicy food on the day.
3. Those who are allergic to drugs, keloids, take muscle relaxants, and myasthenia gravis Patients, menstrual and pregnant women cannot perform this type of surgery.

0-3rd days
Recovery tips:
The face may appear with varying degrees of swelling and bruising.

Aftercare methods:

1. Apply ice compress within 48 hours after surgery to reduce swelling and bruises.
2. Use a semi-recumbent position to rest , which is conducive to reduces local swelling and pain.
3. Follow the doctor’s instructions , take antibiotics.
4. It is not advisable open your mouth too wide to prevent the thread from slipping off the original fixed position.
5. When washing your face, avoid the needle entry point, keep it clean and dry, and wash it after 3 days

4-7th days
Recovery tips:
The bruise and swelling gradually disappear, there will be a strong foreign object sensation, the feeling will disappear after one month.

Caring methods:

1. Avoid facial rubbing and massage.
2. Avoid facial expressions and stretching movements, such as chewing hard and laughing.
3. Rest, avoid using irritating medication or cosmetics on the face, keep it Clean to prevent infection

8-15th days
Recovery tips:
Facial bruising and swelling usually disappear within 7-10 days; normal lifestyle will not be affected during this period.

Caring methods:

1. No smoking, no alcohol, spicy food, seafood and other irritating foods should be avoided within one month after the operation.
2. Exfoliation and facial treatment are prohibited within 2 weeks after the operation.

16-30th days
Recovery tips:
The improvement can be seen, but it is not the final result. You need to wait patiently for full recovery.

Caring methods:

1. Do not go to hot saunas, yoga and other high-temperature environments within 1 month after the operation, and do not expose to the sun.
2. Do not eat heavy pigmented foods such as soy sauce, and do not drink alcohol or eat too spicy food.

31-90th days
Recovery tips:
The effect of thread lifting and tightening gradually appears, reaching the best result in about 90 days.

Caring methods:

1. Thread lifting can generally last for 1-2 years. If you feel that not satisfaction after the first operation, you can make second treatment after 3 months after the operation

Reminder
The post care is for reference only. Due to individual differences and different surgical procedures, the recovery cycle, treament time and aftercare methods will be different. The specific plan is to follow the doctor’s advice..