{"id":25015,"date":"2023-06-07T10:04:11","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T17:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"https://www.realself.com\/news\/?p=25015"},"modified":"2023-10-11T15:06:31","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T22:06:31","slug":"thread-lift-gone-wrong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https://www.realself.com\/news\/thread-lift-gone-wrong","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix a Thread Lift Gone Wrong"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thread lifts<\/a> have been around for decades, during which their popularity has waxed and waned. But they’re currently on an uptick, thanks to a resurgence of interest in this nonsurgical, minimally invasive procedure. <\/a>The cosmetic threads market pulled in more than $121M in 2022<\/a>—and is projected to increase to more than $215M by 2030. Credit new and improved thread materials coupled with more advanced techniques that have helped mitigate many of the issues associated with earlier iterations. Thread lifts now come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are being used on both the face and body<\/a>. But they’ve always been—and still remain—somewhat controversial, with experts split<\/a> as to exactly how effective and reliable they are. At the end of the day, there’s no denying that there are some notable disadvantages to a thread lift. Here, doctors explain exactly what to consider before undergoing the procedure in order to ensure the best possible results as well as what can be done if a thread lift goes wrong.<\/p>

What is a thread lift?<\/h2>

Simply put, it’s the use of multiple sutures (the threads) that are inserted under the skin and used to either lift and reposition sagging skin and\/or to stimulate collagen, explains Dr. Jessie Cheung<\/a>, a board-certified dermatologist in Willowbrook, Illinois. The sutures can be made of different materials: polydioxanone (PDO), poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), or a blend of poly-L-lactic acid and polyglycolic acid (PGA), adds New York City board-certified dermatologist Dr. Ariel Ostad<\/a>. All are FDA approved and dissolvable, meaning they gradually break down and are absorbed by your body over time.<\/p>

What are the benefits of a thread lift?<\/h2>

“Thread lifts are popular because they’re marketed as a noninvasive way to lift tissue,” says Dr. Babak Azizzadeh<\/a>, a board-certified facial plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, California. And indeed, they are quick and easy, typically taking less than an hour and requiring only small amounts of local anesthesia. It’s instant gratification with minimal to no downtime, notes Dr. Cheung. And in the right candidate (more on this caveat in a moment), the results can be impressive.  <\/p>

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