Thread Lift Perth

Threads are micro sutures that are introduced with a fine needle to lift, tighten and stimulate collagen production. The main areas that are affected by these threads include the brows, cheeks, lower face and neck. This technique can move the brow and/or cheeks back up to their original position and create a lift structure within the neck. With a single suture running from side to side under the chin and jaw, this scaffold suspends any loose tissues and gives the appearance of a neck lift.

At Academy Face and Body clinic Perth, we are constantly looking for less invasive ways to obtain cosmetic benefits. Although surgeries for brow lifts and cheek lifts have become less invasive, they are still significant procedures that require downtime.

Thread Lifts do not involve the solid fixation of these tissues to a more elevated position. Thus, it should not be expected for threads to deliver the same long-lasting results as surgery. This is the main difference between these two procedures.

Expected improvements last approximately 2 years. Further threads can be placed later on to reproduce improvements to the face.

Thread Lifts are ideal for someone who:

• Requires mild to moderate elevation
• Requires elevation of the outer brow rather than the inner brow
• Has sagging cheeks, jowls and/or brows

There may be some reduction in early jowls, but thread lifts are not a replacement for a facelift. In fact, thread cheek elevation is a good combination with an ‘S-Lift’. A thread neck lift is specifically designed to tighten the tissue around the neck region.

The technique is ideal for patients who do not require a full-face lift or ‘S-Lift’, but rather want to restore the neckline and revitalise the appearance of the neck.

Thread Lifts are not ideal for someone who:

• Has unrealistic expectations
• Does not want to repeat the procedure
• Has large amounts of loose skin or very heavy skin (may be better suited to a ‘S-Lift)
• Has thin, fragile skin

Depending on the amount of bruising and puckering of the skin, which may vary from very mild to very obvious, it takes approximately 1-3 weeks for puckering to fade. There is very little swelling to deal with initially. Any swelling is generally more noticeable in the cheeks/jowl region than the brow.

You may experience mild discomfort during the first week. However, this can be managed with over-the-counter analgesics or as prescribed by Dr Oates and his team of doctors.

Thread lift procedures are usually very safe and risks and complications are rare. Bruising and swelling are common and will gradually settle over the course of the first 2 weeks. Puckering of the skin may also occur, however, this can be remedied with a light massage from your doctor. The risk of infection is rare; however, antibiotics will be prescribed as part of your post-operative plan. You will also be supplied with a pre-operative wash to use prior to your procedure to reduce the risk of infection.

The cost of a thread lift will be different for everyone. It not only depends on facility and surgeon fees but the number of threads used and the enhancements required. In order to get a better idea of what your thread lift will cost, schedule a personalised consultation at Academy Face and Body.

Once your procedure has been scheduled, it’s advisable that you stop smoking and avoid alcohol for a week before your procedure. This is because your skin needs to be as hydrated as possible for the anaesthetic to be effective. Any medications and supplements that could thin your blood should also be cut out to prevent excess bleeding and bruising.

It is possible to remove and adjust the threads. However, because the threads gradually start to dissolve, sometimes removal can be impossible. Once the threads start to dissolve, they become a part of your facial tissue until they’ve been fully absorbed. If for any reason you have a reaction to the threads, this will usually occur within the first few days. This will give us enough time to remove or adjust the threads.