Thread Lifting:
Lower Face and Neck
Thread lifting is a procedure which refers to the nonsurgical repositioning of skin and soft tissue of the face and neck with dissolving barbed threads (usually PDO/polydioxanone).
The Expert is In
Dr. Vuich has been performing thread lifts since 2016. She is an internationally recognized instructor, teaching physicians how to perform these advanced rejuvenating procedures.
Custom Designed
Each thread lift at Renew is uniquely tailored to your specific needs and goals, and can be combined with other facial rejuvenation procedures such as dermal filler, platelet rich plasma injection, skin tightening or resurfacing and botulinum toxin treatments.
Long Lasting
The type and number of threads used has a significant effect on results and result duration. Consult with us to see if threads can be of benefit to you!
See MINT PDO thread lifting performed at Renew MediSpa by watching the video below:
MINT PDO Thread Lifting at Renew MediSpa
Watch Dr. Vuich perform a thread lift!
“My face is falling!”
PDO threads are made of dissolving surgical suture material. They are placed through just a few needle pokes and are designed to provide immediate lift as well as ongoing collagen stimulation for the life of the threads. Dr. Vuich has been performing thread lifts since 2015 and has been a thread lift instructor since 2017.
If you are not yet ready to go “under the knife”, thread lifting offers an intermediate solution to improve facial contours without surgery or scar tissue. As the threads slowly dissolve, they leave just collagen in their place. Many plastic surgeons recommend thread lifting to patients whose laxity does not yet warrant a surgical procedure, or to those who have previously had a face lift and are years later looking for something to address loose skin again without repeating surgery.
Thread Lifting is a highly customized procedure. From the choice of thread types/brands, to the patterns in which they are placed, and the number of threads used for a given region- it is all up to the thread lift provider and can vary considerably from one to another.
Before & After Photos
Before and After Lower Face Thread Lift (no dermal filler or botulinum toxin was used)
Thread lifting also works very well in combination with other procedures such as dermal filler, botulinum toxin/”botox”, laser resurfacing
and skin tightening procedures such as Profound RF, Ultherapy or Precision TX.
Client Testimonial Video
Thread Lifting is a decades old procedure, but only became popular in the United States beginning around 2015.
Adding thread lifting to your aesthetic procedures helps us to keep things “looking natural”.
When someone tries to lift “too much with volume/i.e. dermal filler” the resultant shapes can easily start to look weird and out of proportion to the other facial features. No doubt you have seen someone with what Dr. Lisa calls “alien cheeks”- overstuffed with volume.
By placing just enough dermal filler to correct existing volume loss, and THEN moving on to other types of procedures such as skin tightening and/or thread lifting, we can continue to improve on your lift while maintaining natural looking proportions. In some instances we do go straight to the threads- for example, if you have sufficient volume but it has just “fallen”, we may recommend this approach. Your journey begins with a consultation and photographs so that we can assess the amount and type of age-related changes and design the treatment plan that will best address your needs and goals.
Non-Surgical
No scalpel required! Threads are placed through small needle pokes not much larger than those used to start an IV. These are called “pilot holes”, and they heal quickly and neatly with no sutures required.
Minimal Downtime
Although a period of “no vigorous exercise” may be recommended, there is otherwise minimal downtime with thread lifting. In most cases bruises (if they occur) are minor and swelling resolves over the course of a couple of days.
Fast Acting
A successful thread lift will yield some very satisfactory and immediate correction, as well as ongoing improvement over the course of 3 months as you will develop a collagen response around the thread material.
Watch our Video to Learn Everything
You Need to Know!
Dr. Lisa Vuich explains some of the basics of Thread Lifting and answers Frequently Asked Questions like which threads match which
needs, How to prepare, how to choose a thread lift provider
As with all aesthetic procedures, we cannot guarantee a specific result or duration of effect for any one client.
We do before photos and progress pictures to document your results, and we utilize the absolute best threads/sutures on the market.
We cannot stop the aging process. The Thread Lift is expected to require "Touch Up" or "Booster" appointments over time.
The more you do PDO threads, in general, the stronger the result and the longer you will start to go between such booster treatments.
In preparation for your procedure you should:
Avoid Aspirin, Motrin, Aleve, Naprosyn and other nonsteroidal medications including prednisone.
Avoid Vitamin E and Fish Oil as they may also increase your risk of bruising,
Expect several days of swelling, possible bruising, and 2 weeks of avoidance of heavy exercise.
Follow up appointments are made at 3 weeks, 3 months and 6 months to re-do photos, assess results, and answer any questions regarding future treatment planning. Threads/sutures dissolve slowly over time, but the lift they provide lasts longer than the life of the thread due to the collagen production they elicit in the tissues where they are placed. Be sure to review the Post-Procedure Instruction Sheet for precautions/restrictions and expectations for healing.
We look forward to helping you benefit from the advanced science and artistry that make this procedure so exciting to master and deliver to you! Please feel free to ask any questions you may have, and don't forget to watch our procedure videos if you want to learn more. Lisa Vuich, MD
