A ‘Thread lift’ procedure essentially involves inserting threads in or beneath the skin to lift it for a more youthful appearance.

With ageing the skin starts losing its underlying support and becomes lax. Gravity takes advantage of this laxity and pulls the skin downwards and gives the face a droopy appearance. Thread lift addresses this very problem and helps the skin regain its lost support, thus improving the contour of the face.

The most common indications of thread lift procedure are:

1. Correction of droopy face and jowls
2. Double chin correction
3. Improving skin texture and open pores
4. Lifting acne scars

At our clinic we mainly use Cog threads and monothreads. Cog threads are used for lifting the facial skin and improving jowls, nasolabial folds, marionette lines and neck folds. Monothreads are mainly used to treat acne scars, open pores and improve skin texture.

FAQs

• What to expect during the procedure?
  • Before starting this procedure, a numbing cream will be applied to the skin almost for an hour. After this, fine threads are advanced along pre-marked contours.
• What are the advantages of thread lift over traditional facelift?
  • Thread lift offers excellent results with a quick recovery. It is so simple that one can get it done during the lunch-time and just get on with life. It is a minimally invasive procedure with no need for general anesthesia as required in traditional facelift surgery. Also due to all the reduction in the surgery cost, the procedure becomes much more affordable than the traditional surgery.
• What is the suitable age for getting a thread lift?
  • Usually after 40 years of age people start noticing sagging skin and this is the time one can plan for a thread lift procedure to improve or maintain facial contours.
• How much will a thread lift cost me?
  • This is very variable as different patients need different types and numbers of threads for different indications. This can be answered only during the consultation process but you can rest assured of quality treatment at very competitive rates.
• What are the risks?
  • Thread lift procedure has minimum side effects and risks which include temporary bruising, swelling, infection, unsatisfactory results. But these can be easily avoided if the procedure is done with proper aseptic precautions and by keeping realistic expectations.
• What are the post-procedure precautions?
  • For the first couple of days, you can use ice compresses to deal with any swelling and help to reduce discomfort.  Most patients experience some mild swelling and injuries, but these are usually quick to settle. Recovery times are usually less than a couple of days although strenuous exercise should be avoided for a week.
• When will I be able to see the results?
  • There is an immediate improvement in the area treated with a thread lift. Though the results continue to improve for the next one and a half months. That’s the reason we advise our clients to get the treatment done about a month before a big occasion.
• How long do the results last?
  • The longevity of the results mainly depends on the type and severity of the indication for which the thread lift has been performed. The results of mono threads usually last for about a year and a half. Cog thread results can be expected to last for over two years, though it may vary from patient to patient.