Thread Lift

A thread lift is a lifting method in which threads placed under the skin are used to lift sagging tissue. Because the materials used in a thread lift are biocompatible with the body, the procedure is generally well tolerated; temporary swelling, bruising or tenderness may occur. The main aim of the procedure is to counter wrinkles, laxity and sagging of the skin. Threads containing polycaprolactone, polylactic acid and polydioxanone are used during the procedure. The threads do not damage the tissues. People who want to look younger but prefer to avoid surgery can benefit from a thread lift. Flexible threads are used, so wrinkled areas can be tightened to the desired degree. Threads are not only used for a more youthful look; they are also a suitable treatment option for people who have had facial paralysis. Wrinkles that appear on the skin can be treated in a planned way with this method. Completing the procedure in a short time is important for its success.

How Is a Thread Lift Performed?

A thread lift procedure involves the following steps:

• First, local anesthesia is applied to the patient's skin, so the patient does not feel pain during the procedure.
• The duration depends on the procedure being performed. It usually takes 30-45 minutes.
• Since the thread application is not surgical, no stitches are needed.
• Patients do not need bed rest or time off at home after the procedure.
• Patients go home on the same day and return to their social lives.

Does a Thread Lift Hurt?

Whether a thread lift is painful is what people considering the procedure worry about most. The threads are placed at a depth that patients cannot feel, which removes this concern. There is no pain that causes discomfort. Because extremely fine threads are used, nothing can be felt when the area is touched by hand.

How Is a Nose Lift with Threads Performed?

Lifting the nose with a thread lift is preferred especially for noses with a slight hump or a drooping tip. This medical application is used to make the hump less visible or to lift the tip of the nose. The procedure does not cause pain and is performed by our experienced physicians. The thread nose lift is generally well tolerated; temporary swelling or bruising may occur.

People who prefer to avoid surgical procedures often choose the thread nose lift. For suitable candidates, the shape of the nose and the profile can be improved immediately with this method.

A drooping nasal tip is a problem that can restrict airflow. Women and men with this problem may have difficulty breathing. Relieving breathing problems is important for quality of life, and the thread lift method can help with this.

Whether a person is a suitable candidate for this procedure is determined after an examination. For suitable candidates, the treatment area is cleaned first. The nose and the surrounding area are then numbed with local anesthesia, so the procedure is generally comfortable. The thread nose lift is carried out as follows:

• The thread is inserted through a tiny opening made in the skin of the nose.
• The cartilages at the tip of the nose are attached to the septal cartilage (septum) with the help of a thread.
• Because of this step, the procedure is also known as the nose suspension technique.

The procedure takes about 20 minutes on average, and the number of threads needed to lift the nose varies. Depending on the person, 3 to 6 threads are used to lift the nasal tip, and 4 to 6 threads are used for the bridge of the nose.

Almond Eyes: Thread Lift or Surgery?

A thread lift in the eye area takes about half an hour, while surgical lifting of the eye takes more than two hours. Eyelid or eye-area surgery may require a hospital stay, whereas the thread lift method requires no hospitalization. Other differences between eyelid surgery and the almond eye thread lift are listed below:

• After surgery, some swelling and bruising occurs around the eye or in the eye itself. How long the bruises take to fade depends on the skin structure; they usually disappear within 7 to 10 days. With the almond eye thread lift, this kind of bruising is not expected.
• Eye surgery involves stitches. With the thread lift method, stitches or dressings are not needed.
• Surgical interventions on the eye cause pain. This sensation is not experienced with a thread lift.

How Is a Slanted Eye Thread Lift Performed?

The main reason people choose an upward slanted eye thread lift is the different look it gives to the gaze. With this procedure, people with round eyes can achieve a slanted appearance.

The thread lift is performed under local anesthesia. PDO threads are essential for this procedure; the outer eye area is pulled sideways with these threads. The main advantage of the procedure is that only local numbing is used, without general anesthesia, so patients can return to their daily lives immediately. Since no surgical intervention is made, there are no stitches or scars. The PDO threads used are biocompatible with the body, so the procedure is generally well tolerated; temporary swelling or bruising may occur. The slanted eye thread lift may last longer if it is combined with botox or fillers.

Adults over 18 who want a slanted look to their eyes can consider the thread lift method after a physician's assessment. The procedure is especially popular with people whose eyes turn downward. It takes 20 to 30 minutes. You can return to daily life immediately after the procedure, and the effect can last about 10 months.

How Long Does a Thread Neck Lift Last?

Materials such as polylactic acid and polydioxanone are used in a thread neck lift. Thread lifting can also be used to lift a double chin. The threads used in the procedure have the same characteristics as the sutures used in heart surgery. These threads dissolve over time and stimulate collagen. The dissolving of the threads does not reduce how long the result lasts.

Thread lifts are used on the skin under physician supervision, and their effect typically lasts between one and two years, varying from person to person. After this period, it is very rare for the threads dissolving under the skin to cause any reaction in the body.

What Are the Types of Thread Lift?

The types of thread lift can be grouped by the area treated. Thread lifts chosen according to facial expression movements are most often used on the face. In addition, the thread lift method can be used in the following areas:

• Cheeks
• Under the chin
• Neck
• Crow's feet area
• Cheekbones
• Facial oval
• Eyebrow area
• Forehead lines