I was told that if I get a thread lift I won’t be able to get a face lift. My point is not that a thread lift would spare me the need to get a face lift, I was told that the threads mess up the tissue which make it difficult to perform a facelift down the line, and maybe not possible, is this true? I don’t want to compromise my ability to get a facelift since it’s a tried and true effective practice.
Answer: Thread lift followed by facelift Thank you for your' question. A thread lift does not prevent you from having a facelift even if permanent threads are used . Permanent threads tend to cause some minor issues over time and the effect of thread lifting is fairly short term (especially if absorbable threads are used) but provided they are expertly placed by someone who fully understands the anatomy of where they are putting them they are usually not too much of a problem for the surgeon performing a subsequent facelift. I have frequently encountered threads in deeper tissues than the original doctor would have intended when I have performed a subsequent facelift. On a few occasions the thread and small sleeve of surrounding scar was adherent to branches of the facial nerve and great care was required to dissect it free and avoid a facial palsy. I feel sure the doctor who inserted the thread would not have intended to place it so deep but it goes to show that whatever technique is employed for facial rejuvenation the experience and judgement of the operator is paramount.
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Answer: Thread lift followed by facelift Thank you for your' question. A thread lift does not prevent you from having a facelift even if permanent threads are used . Permanent threads tend to cause some minor issues over time and the effect of thread lifting is fairly short term (especially if absorbable threads are used) but provided they are expertly placed by someone who fully understands the anatomy of where they are putting them they are usually not too much of a problem for the surgeon performing a subsequent facelift. I have frequently encountered threads in deeper tissues than the original doctor would have intended when I have performed a subsequent facelift. On a few occasions the thread and small sleeve of surrounding scar was adherent to branches of the facial nerve and great care was required to dissect it free and avoid a facial palsy. I feel sure the doctor who inserted the thread would not have intended to place it so deep but it goes to show that whatever technique is employed for facial rejuvenation the experience and judgement of the operator is paramount.
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