What is a Thread Facelift?

What is a Thread Facelift?

As people age, sagging occurs due to the inability of the loosening skin layers in the face, neck, arm and abdomen area to oppose gravity. For people who are uncomfortable with this appearance, non-surgical thread face lifting is performed. Threads which are suitable for the procedure are positioned under the skin in the sagging area to help the skin build-up. This effortless operation is performed under local anesthesia in 30-60 minutes. The result can be observed immediately.

Since it can be applied quickly, it is also referred to as a “lunchtime facelift” in other countries. Since this non-surgical thread face lifting method was developed in France, it is also known as the “French lifting”.

Which Type of Thread Is Used in the Thread Facelift?

The French facelift consists of flexible threads with a polyester inside structure and a silicone content compatible with the skin texture on the outside. The threads that are being used for this process can be supplied in permanent or temporary forms. The threads, which are infusible from the material they contain, take place between 6 months and 2 years on average. The removal of the threads from the body happens with natural methods.

Since the texture of the thread is in the form of threaded, it is easily connected with the tissue. The materials of the threads used for this process are entirely compatible with the human body. They can also be used to treat partial facial paralysis that occurs as a result of accidents or paralysis. Thanks to these threads, wrinkles and sagging in the area can be solved safely. The silicone contained in the threads is also used for medical procedures. The silicones in it don’t cause any harm.

What Are the Application Areas of Thread Lifting?

The “French Facelift” or “Thread Facelift” method isn’t only valid for the face or the neck area. It is an application that can be used in other parts of the body as well.

For example, it can be applied to breast sagging, breast deformations, breast shaping, sagging in the hip area, deformities and their recovery, and stretching of arm and leg sagging.

How does the Thread Lifting Application Happen, and What are the Stages?

At the beginning of the application, local anesthetic cream is applied to the area. After that, it is expected to affect, and then it is cleaned with an antiseptic liquid. The doctors place various types of threads in the areas where the threads will be suspended or stretched, accompanied by a cannula. After all the threads are set for the application, they are slowly pushed under the skin with the cannula. After the placement is completed, the treatment is completed by applying soothing creams to the skin. After application, a cold compress is applied for 15 -20 minutes. All this process takes place on average 1 to 1.5 hours.

When the thread facelift process is completed, the surgical threads can be destroyed by the subcutaneous cells. Therefore, this application isn’t permanent for life. Since each person’s muscle structure, hormones, age, and skin are different, the duration of the application varies from person to person.

Who Can Get a Thread Facelift?

The average age range for applying non-surgical facelifts is 35 to 60 years. It can also be used later, depending on the skin condition. People who have problems with skin health, people who don’t want to have facelift surgery, people who are afraid of surgery and side effects, and people who don’t want to experience the recovery process may prefer this application.

Facelift surgery can be preferred to get more efficient results because of the most suitable method for pronounced lines, excessive sagging, and advanced age. Of course, it is essential for the application that the skin does not sag excessively and that there aren’t any deep lines. The importance of advanced age is also a substantial consideration for this process.

For Whom the Thread Facelift is Not Suitable?

A thread facelift isn’t suitable for people with diabetes, neuromuscular diseases, recently had facial paralysis, people with conditions in which the immune system damages their tissues, pregnant and breastfeeding, and those with allergies to chemical materials, those with susceptible skin.

What are the Benefits of Thread Facelift?

The benefits of this method:

• For people who don’t want to change their natural look, the thread facelift method is an advantage.
• Since it is performed under local anesthesia, pain is not felt.
• It saves time as it can be applied in a short time.
• Daily life can be continued after the application.
• If an undesirable result is observed, it offers the possibility of correctable and reversible application.
• Since it is not a negative application to the muscles, the mimics stay the same.
• Eyebrows help people look more self-confident because they significantly affect the first impression.
• Since it is not a surgical procedure, anesthesia is not used because the pain level is low.
• The healing process is generally observed for a maximum of 2 weeks.
• It helps the deformity of the face caused by the deformation of the lines to gain more prominent cheekbones.
• It offers the opportunity to have a more natural and youthful appearance for people who have the application.
• There is no requirement of gender for the thread facelift application.
• Anyone between the ages of 35 to 70 can consider, except for the listed people who are not suitable.
• Since it doesn’t require anesthesia, it does not have to deal with long procedures such as hospitalization.
• A distinctive and more natural, dynamic appearance is achieved in a short time.
• It is possible to see the effect immediately.
• A similar lifting process can be applied when loosening or sagging is felt after the application.

What are the Side Effects of the Thread Facelift?

Revelling of the thread, swelling, edema, bruising at the needle area, scars, headache and basic pain in the facelift area can be seen as side effects after the thread facelift.

What to Consider After the Application?

After the application, redness, itching, tenderness, a small level of edema, and a small dimple or bulge at the entrance of the thread is usual to be seen. These symptoms will disappear after 1-2 weeks.

If the application took place in the face area, dental treatment, extreme sports and facial massage, consuming harsh food, using facial expressions a lot, and lying on your face should be avoided. When the face is washed, an upward movement should be preferred. It would be more beneficial to lie on your back for a while after the application as a precaution. People who apply make-up can apply it 24 hours after the application.

How Many Sessions of Lifting Are Applied?

Thread Lifting application can be effective in only one session. If a re-application is desired, it is possible to have it done again.

Does Thread Facelifting Stop Aging?

The suspension method is a non-surgical technique that restores the youthful appearance; as mentioned above, it does not stop aging due to physiological changes.

What to Do in Cases Not Satisfied with the Thread Facelifting Application?

As mentioned above, because the application is a reversible process, if not desired, existing threads can be stretched, replaced with new threads, or tried other methods, even after a few years.