Thread Lift as an alternative to full Facelift?

I have heard that a "thread lift" is alternative to a "full" facelift. What is this? Is it less extensive and expensive? Less scarring? I am 49 but with minimal sagging. I'd just like a little lift. Is there such a thing?

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A: Thread lifting as an alternative to face lifts

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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... more

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