As a child, you may have seen an older adult such as your mother or even grandmother poking and prodding at their face while standing in the mirror. Lifting at the temples or by the hairline gaining a tighter appearance, then when their hands left the face…the sagging continued. Lifting near the jaw so that the face looked as if it were being pushed back by a forceful wind.
You may have laughed to yourself, not understanding what they were doing at the time. Now you find yourself in the mirror, pulling and tugging on your face. Thinking about the day when your face did not droop. You are definitely not laughing now.
What can you do about it though? Most creams and moisturizers don’t work and maybe you are scared to “go under the knife.” That’s it then you shall be old looking forever, or is there another way?
What is a Non-Invasive Face Lift?
A non-invasive face lift allows for the face to be lifted and wrinkles reduced without having to undergo surgery. The new non-invasive technique is called threading. Threading allows for corrections of facial problems including:
- Mid-face sagging
- Elevation of eyebrows
- Neck lift
- Jaw lift
During the threading procedure, 6 to 18 biocompatible fine threads are used to lift the skin near the jaws, mid-face, neck, and eyebrows. The threads are inserted through the skin and attached to the superficial musculoaponeuronic system (SMAS) which gives the face support.
The skin is then lifted upward and slightly backward to give a natural youthful appearance. The threads are attached either near the temples or in the hairline where they can not be seen. The threads are inserted into small incisions. Scars are minimal and are not noticeable being that there are hidden away.
The non-invasive procedure can vary in length depending on what is being lifted. Facial areas take 30 to 90 minutes. Local anesthesia is used and there is no visible scarring. The recovery period of the procedure lasts three to five days.
Who is a Good Candidate for Non-Invasive Face Lifts?
Real sagging and drooping of the face begins between the ages of 30 to 50. This would be the optimal time to have your non-invasive face lift. A little pull here and there will give a natural and healthy looking face instead of a windblown look. Many people wait until they are well into their 50s or 60s until they consider plastic surgery and the results can be horrific. Many times the surgeries leave people unhappy about their face more so than when they first went in for surgery.
With the threading face lift, individuals do not have to worry about surgery, stitches, long periods of recovery time, and scarring. They also do not have to worry about getting too much of a “drastic” pull of the skin.
Individuals wishing to reduce lines and wrinkles, lift the brows, lift the jowls, and lift the mid-face without the hassle or risk of surgery are good candidates for a non-invasive face lift.
What are the Benefits of the Non-Invasive Face Lift?
Benefits are plentiful when it comes to the threading of the face. Not only is the client getting a more younger and fresh-looking face, but he is obtaining it without having to be cut open. As we all know, many products on the market do not work to help reduce the signs of aging and it seems that the only way people can really turn back time is plastic surgery. The non-invasive face lift has given people another option.
There are minimal scars and the ones you may have will be hidden. There is also no need to lie in bed for weeks in pain with bruising, redness, soreness, and swelling. Imagine having your wrinkles reduced, your brows lifted, and your jowls lifted all on your lunch break? While there is still a recuperation period, the three to five days is still relatively low compare to plastic surgery.
Risks
It seems like the threading procedure may be the answer for a great face lift since there are so many benefits. With all of these benefits, are there any risks? As the doctor is making small incisions into areas of the hairline or temples, there is risk for infection.
This risk is minimized as long as the doctor is careful and is aware of what he is doing. Infection risks can also be minimized when the patient takes care to follow all after care directions if any are given.
Patients may also have bruises and a feeling of soreness. This may last for approximately a week. Some patients have even stated that they can feel the actual thread underneath the skin.
Patients should have realistic expectations and discuss all the options with their doctor before undergoing any procedure.
