Alias Name
Nose Lift with Thread

Procedure Detail
Nose Thread Lift is a non-surgical nasal augmentation procedure. By inserting the nose threads via blunt cannula into the bridge of nose, which gives improved projection to change the shape of nose bridge, nose tip etc, so that each part can achieve the desired shaping effect as desired.

Features
Nose augmented non-surgically using polydioxanone (PDO) threads that are 100% bio-compatible and absorbable by our bodies, better result with HA filler.

Benefits
Elevate the nose bridge and tip, beautiful, defined nose.

Recommended
Flat nose

Suitable Candidate
Those who want short operation time and quick recovery; those who have fears about surgery but need rhinoplasty; those who have done traditional rhinoplasty but are not satisfied.

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Pros
Simple operation, short treatment, low pain; fast recovery, can quickly return to normal life after treatment; compared with surgery, it is safer and has fewer side effects; it can be performed together with other rhinoplasty, such as HA injection; the cost of surgery is much lower than surgery; the thread acts as a support for the nasal column, changing the shape of the tip of the nose and nostril, achieving multiple effects

Cons
No change to the back of the nose, unless combining with hyaluronic acid. Compare to prosthesis, the change is small, suitable for the nose base, and only needs to raise the tip of the nose; There’s a possibility of thread exposure; Compare to prosthetic rhinoplasty or autologous cartilage rhinoplasty, the result last rather short

Unsuitable Candidate
People with infections on the face or the whole body (such as boils or folliculitis); those with active sebaceous glands or rosacea;  pregnancy, menstruation and lactating women; minor below 18.

Scar
No

Treatment Time
30 min

Anesthesia Method
Local anesthesia

Treatment Course
Single time , can be repeated 12 months later

Procedures Technique
Non-invasive

Sustainability
1-2 years

Recovery Period
1-3 months

Qualification
Practicing physician in medical aesthetics or board-certified plastic surgeon.

Pain Scale
Mild

Before the Procedure

1. If there is a face and nose infection, it must be cured, and if there is inflammation in the nose, the treatment should be suspended.
2. The patient with a history of bleeding tendency should check the platelet and blood clotting time.
3. When necessary, the recipient should measure blood pressure and do an electrocardiogram. If there is a mild abnormality, take symptomatic medication before the operation.
4. Women avoid the menstrual period for surgery.
5. Stop taking anticoagulants such as steroids and aspirin 7-10 days before surgery.

0-3rd days
Severe swelling period from 0 days to 3 days Recovery Tips:
Obvious swelling, mild and tolerable pain. For severe swelling, antibiotics can be taken orally for 3 days.

Aftercare methods:

1. Use ice compresses within 48 hours after operation, 15 minutes each time and rest for 2 hours before reapply, several times a day.

2. Change to warm compress after 48 hours, 15 minutes each time, Rest for 2 hours before reapply, several times a day until the swelling is reduced

4-6th days
Recovery tips:
In this period, swelling is quickly reduced. Due to physical differences, some people will have bruises.

Aftercare methods:

1. Care should be taken to avoid random collisions and heavy pressure on the nose within one week after the operation.

2. Keep the wound clean to prevent infection. After the operation, you can wash your face normally, and the wound should be cleaned with saline, and then wiped dry with a sterile cotton swab and then put on the ointment.

3. Within one week after the operation, raise the pillow higher when sleeping.

8-30th days
Recovery tips:
The final shape is fixed.

Aftercare methods:

1. Within two weeks after surgery, avoid squeezing acne, picking your nose and blowing your nose, and avoid wearing glasses, rubbing, and sleeping on your stomach.
2. Within two weeks after surgery, avoid spicy food and alcohol, no smoking.
3. If there is abnormal bleeding or hematoma and abnormal pain, consult a doctor in time.

31-365th days
Recovery tips:
The final shape is fixed.

Aftercare methods:

1. Regular visits to follow up on the postoperative result.
2. Secondary treatments can be performed after the threads are absorbed.

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