I'm in my 30's. I would like the nasolabial folds and mouth corners lifted as they are drooping.. (FYI, I've lost 20 pounds in 2 months). Do you think fillers can fix my problem? or I need a thread lift?
October 12, 2019
Answer: Thread lift There have been a few different types of thread lifts over the years. I have never performed it and suspected it was useless. The results of unhappy patients I’ve seen have pretty much convinced me if this. Go on line and see if you find any truly worthwhile before and after pictures. You can try fillers but they end up being expensive over the long haul. Many people like them but they really add up over time.
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October 12, 2019
Answer: Thread lift There have been a few different types of thread lifts over the years. I have never performed it and suspected it was useless. The results of unhappy patients I’ve seen have pretty much convinced me if this. Go on line and see if you find any truly worthwhile before and after pictures. You can try fillers but they end up being expensive over the long haul. Many people like them but they really add up over time.
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June 14, 2019
Answer: Fillers vs Thread Lift Thank you for your question. Looking at your photo it is not easy to assess, which of the two treatments would give better results. Novathread is one of the many FDA approved lifting threads in the USA, and it has achieved a significant market share in this country. They are a brand of polyioxanone (PDO) thread with barbs along its length that can achieve temporary lifting of the soft tissues of the face. It has been suggested that collagen building up along the course of the threads provides longevity even after the threads have dissolved.I usually use the combination of the two, filler and Novathread as the best option for skin tightening and lift after the weight loss.
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June 14, 2019
Answer: Fillers vs Thread Lift Thank you for your question. Looking at your photo it is not easy to assess, which of the two treatments would give better results. Novathread is one of the many FDA approved lifting threads in the USA, and it has achieved a significant market share in this country. They are a brand of polyioxanone (PDO) thread with barbs along its length that can achieve temporary lifting of the soft tissues of the face. It has been suggested that collagen building up along the course of the threads provides longevity even after the threads have dissolved.I usually use the combination of the two, filler and Novathread as the best option for skin tightening and lift after the weight loss.
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November 1, 2018
Answer: Long-lasting Fillers and/ or ProfoundRF Thread lifts with reabsorbable sutures have several problems - The first, and most important concern is that if an early recurrence of the facial deformity in loss of the lift occurs, sometimes this is one-sided. Additionally there are problems with palpable sutures and injury to nerves and unevenness. There has been a lot of improvement in the thread lift technology over the past 10 years and it continues to improve however, currently I do not feel that they are the best option for our patients. Better options for moderate improvement that is long-lasting for the nasolabial folds and lower face may include; Long-lasting fillers like Bellafill Cosmetic or Sculptra, minimally-invasive ProfoundRF (deep radionfrequency + microneedling) which induces your body to build up new collagen and elastin for facial structure and improved elasticity. Face and/ or neck lift remain a good option for some patients. Hope this helps!
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November 1, 2018
Answer: Long-lasting Fillers and/ or ProfoundRF Thread lifts with reabsorbable sutures have several problems - The first, and most important concern is that if an early recurrence of the facial deformity in loss of the lift occurs, sometimes this is one-sided. Additionally there are problems with palpable sutures and injury to nerves and unevenness. There has been a lot of improvement in the thread lift technology over the past 10 years and it continues to improve however, currently I do not feel that they are the best option for our patients. Better options for moderate improvement that is long-lasting for the nasolabial folds and lower face may include; Long-lasting fillers like Bellafill Cosmetic or Sculptra, minimally-invasive ProfoundRF (deep radionfrequency + microneedling) which induces your body to build up new collagen and elastin for facial structure and improved elasticity. Face and/ or neck lift remain a good option for some patients. Hope this helps!
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