Will removing threads 4 years post Thread Lift cause jowl to sag?

I am having a neck lift done and have had a Thread Lift for 4 years now. My doctor wants to remove the threads in the neck and jowl area while doing the Neck lift.

However, he will not be doing a Face lift, only a Neck lift. Will my face drop in the jowl area if he does this? Usually, people who remove the threads get the Face lift. I don't need one right now and think it’s because of the Thread Lift. Help!

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A: Thread lifts

By Robert M. Freund, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

Sounds like you are one of the lucky few that had a good experience with the threadlift. A recent study showed that the threads and the lift lasted no more than 3-4 months in most comers. I disagree that the scar tissue has had an effect. In my experience the only way to have an enduring lift is to lift and... more

A: Removing the threads will not cause the face to drop.

By Toby G. Mayer, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

After several months the threads which repositioned the jowls and deeper structures have done their job. Scar tissue has secured these structures in their new position and are not needed any more.

A: No

By Peter Malouf, DO - Fort Worth Dermatologist

Having performed hundreds of threadlifts and mini lifts, I hardly reccomend removing threads unless they are causing discomfort, or have broken and migrated. Since you are having an additional surgical procedure, removal will not likely cause your jowl to sag, although you make experience more bruising and... more

A: Removing the threads after 4 years should not change anything

By Marcus L. Peterson, MD - St. George Plastic Surgeon

The best person to assess if the threads should be removed is the surgeon that is examining you. Thread lifts are able to have an effective hold for about one to two years so after this time there should not be any drooping or loss of support by removing them. It would probably be a good time to... more

A: Thread lift and neck lift

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

If you had threads placed a few years ago and the jowls are improved then likely you have enough scar tissue that will limit recurrence of the jowls. It is unlikely that removing the threads at this point will cause the jowls to return anytime soon. If your surgeon is performing a neck lift,... more

A: Thread lift longevity

By Steven H. Williams, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

It is difficult to know for sure but usually thread lift longevity is not more than 2 years. The reason why is the tissue that the threads suspend weakens or the threads pull through. Removing these threads at this point will USUALLY not cause significant changes in the way you look. You should... more