Thread Lift

Thread lift is a cosmetic procedure that uses a dissolvable suture, to lift the sagging skin and tighten the face.

The PDO thread lift works with the same aim but differs from the usage of biodegradable polyester sutures. Polydioxanone (PDO) sutures are the best-suited equipment for rejuvenating the skin.

Thread lifting with polydioxanone (PDO) sutures helps to lift the lax tissue and repositions the face contour for a youthful look.

The appropriate age range for the non-surgical facelift method; is 35-55 years old. However, it can also be applied to older people who do not have too much sagging on their faces and do not have a heavy and oily face. People who do not want to have facelift surgery and receive anesthesia, who are afraid of the side effects of the surgery, and who do not want to experience a recovery period may prefer it.

Typically 55 or younger are ideal candidates for a thread lift procedure. Individuals with sagging skin in certain areas are ideal for a thread lift procedure.

Individuals who are not interested in facelift surgery or the ones who think surgery is not suitable for them may also consider getting thread lift treatment.

Please note; that individuals with loose skin in excessive areas must consider facelift surgery.

You do not need to make any preparations for the thread facelift procedure. It is recommended that you do not take blood thinners or alcohol and that you quit smoking for the proper continuation of wound healing.

Your doctor will first examine you and determine the number of threads and thread type to be placed. Your skin is cleaned and local anesthesia is applied.

Thread lift is the procedure, performed with the help of temporary sutures that produce a visible "lift" in the skin. During the procedure, the surgeon will apply local anesthesia and passes the threads beneath the skin. The procedure requires no incisions. There will be only entry points for the threads. Besides the lifting effect thread lift also activates collagen supplies that help to keep the skin strong, voluminous, and supple.

During the healing process from PDO thread lift, the individuals may experience mild swelling, bruising, or tenderness at the suture sites. These are the minimal side effects of the procedure and will be resolved within about 3-5 days.

After the PDO thread lift procedure, most of the individuals may work within 1-2 days.
The results of PDO thread lift surgery will be noticeable after the swelling subsides and the tissues heal completely. This takes around a few weeks.

In Turkey, thread Lift is performed at around $350 -$1500 while the surgical facelift is performed at around $8000 and $12000.

In the US, the average cost of thread lift is approximately $1,950, with prices ranging from $500 to $4,400 depending on factors such as your surgeon’s experience, location, and the complexity of the procedure.

In the UK, The cost of the can vary thread lift significantly, typically between £800 and £2,400, depending on the number of threads required.

Both Surgical Facelift and Thread Lift are procedures that lift and tighten facial tissue. But they have differences between each other;
Thread Lift is a minimally and less invasive alternative to Surgical Facelift.

The results of "Thread Lift" last around 2 years while a Surgical Facelift is a more permanent solution (results will last 7-10 years or more)

Pros :
1. PDO thread lift is a quick procedure that takes less than an hour.
2. The PDO thread lift procedure requires no deep cut. As it is performed minimally invasive, the risk of scarring or infection is lower than facelift surgery.
3. Done under local anesthesia.
4. Recovery after PDO thread lift is quick. It takes a week for the redness or swelling to heal. When compared with face lift surgery this period is short.
5. As we said before PDO thread lift is a minimally invasive procedure. This means the pain during and after the procedure will be comparatively less.
6. PDO thread lift allows more than one area to get the treatment. Areas around the eyes, the jaw, cheeks, and cheekbones can be all treated.

Cons:
1. PDO thread lift is a short-term treatment. The effects of PDO thread lift last between six months to two years.
2. The effectiveness of the treatment is limited.  PDO thread lift procedure is more effective in the individuals who are 35-55 age group.
3. The PDO thread lift is classified in the surgical process group. Although it is performed minimally invasively, it is still invasive which means it carries the risk of infection, bruising, temporary discomfort, rippling of the skin, and temporary numbness

The swelling will pass in 1 week. Within weeks, new collagen bundles form around the thread under the skin. It is aimed to increase the circulation, collagen production, and moisture of the skin under the placed threads. With the increased production of collagen, wrinkles are reduced, skin tightening increases, and sagging areas are recovered. It may take up to 3 months to see the full effect. Although it varies from person to person, its effect lasts for 2 years on average. Although the effect wears off, the person may have a more tense appearance than before the procedure. Thread face suspension can be done again when the effect wears off.

Thread Lift procedure is performed with low-traumatic methods which makes the procedure considered relatively painless. Are There Any Scars? There is virtually no risk of scarring after the thread lift procedure.