While a thread lift isn't a replacement for a surgical face-lift by any means, the right patient can get a lot out of it, experts say.
Thread lifts have actually been around since the 1990s, but the materials and techniques used in the procedure have evolved over time, Dr. Alan Matarasso, spokesperson for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, tells TODAY.com.
Thread lifts also provide a secondary benefit: As the threads dissolve and the tissue heals, the skin producesin the area, which adds volume, Percec says. Together, the effects of a thread lift typically last one to two years. There is no downtime"in the sense that you can't go public," Percec says. But patients should expect some bruising and healing for a few days, and they will need to avoid exercise for a few weeks."There's always a risk of bruising and infection, but it's very low. It's lower than the risk you would have with surgery," Matarasso explains.
In general, know that surgeons charge by the thread, which typically cost hundreds of dollars each. When working on the lower part of the face, from the cheekbone to the jawline, surgeons often use three or four threads per side, Matarasso explains. "It's more painful to pay for surgery because it's a bigger upfront cost," he explains."But over time, you're going to probably spend more on most minimally-invasive or non-surgical procedures than you would on surgery."
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