How long does the thread lift last?

3 answers to “How long does the thread lift last?”

A: I couldn't agree more - choose Threadlifts with caution

Kamran Jafri, MD

Hi Cutz, You have received very thorough and excellent advice from all the Doctors here. I just wanted to add that in my experience I have seen more dissatisfied than happy Patients who have had threadlifts. I personally do not offer them to my Patients. I do not wish to make a generalized statement on... more

A: 14% Satisfaction

Brent Moelleken, MD

14% is the satisfaction rate on this website from threadlifts, the lowest of any recorded category. Comments from patients cover the gamut, from it didn't work, it didn't work long enough, facial distortion, extruding hooks, chronic pain, palpable lumps, etc.  In our practice, we remove suture... more

A: Not long enough!

Richard P. Rand, MD

The Threadlift was a novel idea but just didn't work in reality to justify what was a significant expense. At their best, they might have had a subtle benefit for a year but usually much less than that. For that reason, I am not aware of any real plastic surgeons who can offer proper surgeries and other... more

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