Is There an Alternative to Contour Thread Lift?

There are a few alternatives: mini-facelift, cheek lift, thread lifts for the neck.  Make sure you go see a board - certified plastic surgeon who is well - versed in cosmetic facial surgery.

When correctly performed, the thread lift procedure can certainly provide nice results in elevating the cheeks and jowls. Many patients even see improvement in their upper neck (under the chin region). However, the mid-neck to lower neck are really not adequately treated with the thread lift procedure. In my opinion, the thread lift sutures are simply not strong enough to withstand the daily forces of constant head turning. As Dr. Trimas has noted, liposuction and minor skin exicision... more

Surgical alternatives to Contour Thread lift procedures do exist. I performed several of those procedures with excellent results especially when accompanied by minor skin excision procedures or with judicious liposuction. There are other procedures that are also minor in nature and can be done in a similar fashion. Through several small incisions around the ear, looping type sutures can be used to elevate the neck and jaw line. In addition, the midface can be treated in a similar fashion... more