Thread Lift As an Alternative to Full Facelift?

A Threadlift and a Facelift treat separate areas of the face, so one procedure cannot substitute for another. The threadlift focuses more on the cheek area and nasal folds, giving a subtle lift to the midface. A full Facelift primarily lifts the sagging skin in the neck and jawline. A threadlift is a relatively minor procedure that can be done under a local injection in about one hour with a smaller incision. A full Facelift is a more... more

We have many options available for facial rejuvenation. Your choice depends on a number of factors, including your goals, recover time, medical history, and budget. The thread lifts provides moderate improvement of the jowl and lower portion of the nasolabial folds. The Silhouette lift is a new, improved version of the threat lift. The suture itself is stronger and works with bioabsorbable cones rather than barbs which has reduced complications due to contour irregularities, failure, and... more

Thread lifts are NOT an alternative to a full facelift. They may be an alternative to a mini face lift. However, the early reports of thread lifting and the initial excitement has clearly subsided and many of the original products such as the contour threads are no longer available. The threads are passed through the face with needles or very small incisions (typically within the hairline) and with the far end possessing barbs, or other "snagging" like devices to grab the... more