Very reputable surgeon, but I'm still very skeptical. Claims about the procedure: is done in 30 mins in select patients who don't need a breast lift; works best with bigger areolas; no scars just small punctures; depending on the chosen technique last 3-5 years or 10-12 years. As with most patients I'm sure, my big concern is scars so this would be amazing, do you think it's possible? Are the claims realistic? Thank you in advance for answering.
Answer: Thread lifting The thread lifting is limited in how long it will last. With the dissolving threads, the lift could start failing as early as 3 months. With the permanent threads, the lift can hold longer. However, the excess skin is not removed so it will start to sag again. If you have minimal sagging, I would recommend the minimally invasive, tiny incisions, of radiofrequency skin tightening like ThermiTight or Renuvion instead. The results last longer and skin is actually tightened. If you only want to have smaller areolae, the threads might work for a while.
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Answer: Thread lifting The thread lifting is limited in how long it will last. With the dissolving threads, the lift could start failing as early as 3 months. With the permanent threads, the lift can hold longer. However, the excess skin is not removed so it will start to sag again. If you have minimal sagging, I would recommend the minimally invasive, tiny incisions, of radiofrequency skin tightening like ThermiTight or Renuvion instead. The results last longer and skin is actually tightened. If you only want to have smaller areolae, the threads might work for a while.
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October 25, 2019
Answer: Breast thread lift As I read the claims of the procedure you describe, it appears the surgeon is making stab incisions around the areola and using a permanent suture to constrict a large areola to reduce diameter. If I am interpreting that description correctly, then it would be a fairly limited change. The areola can only be constricted so much before it becomes distorted. No photos are posted, so that may be all the change you need. But if you need a traditional lift, then threads would have a limited effect and be short lasting as others have said.
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October 25, 2019
Answer: Breast thread lift As I read the claims of the procedure you describe, it appears the surgeon is making stab incisions around the areola and using a permanent suture to constrict a large areola to reduce diameter. If I am interpreting that description correctly, then it would be a fairly limited change. The areola can only be constricted so much before it becomes distorted. No photos are posted, so that may be all the change you need. But if you need a traditional lift, then threads would have a limited effect and be short lasting as others have said.
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October 23, 2019
Answer: Breast thread lifting limited results Unfortunately, many of the cases I have observed do not have long lasting results. Distortion of the breast shape, uneven right and left breasts, recurrent ptosis, threads slipping or breaking, etc can occur. Also, some of the puncture sites are high up on the chest and visible if they scar thickly.Traditional breast lifts with or without implants offer more consistent, lasting results.Further consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to better discuss your options and expectations.
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October 23, 2019
Answer: Breast thread lifting limited results Unfortunately, many of the cases I have observed do not have long lasting results. Distortion of the breast shape, uneven right and left breasts, recurrent ptosis, threads slipping or breaking, etc can occur. Also, some of the puncture sites are high up on the chest and visible if they scar thickly.Traditional breast lifts with or without implants offer more consistent, lasting results.Further consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to better discuss your options and expectations.
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October 23, 2019
Answer: Breast lift with treads?? First they started using treads on neck and face. It proved to be very short duration and most patients were unsatisfied after few months. Doing breast lift with treads seems to be even more questionable. Seeing long term result or, if possible, talking to a patient(s) who had experience with this technique, would help you to make informed decision. Good luck.
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October 23, 2019
Answer: Breast lift with treads?? First they started using treads on neck and face. It proved to be very short duration and most patients were unsatisfied after few months. Doing breast lift with treads seems to be even more questionable. Seeing long term result or, if possible, talking to a patient(s) who had experience with this technique, would help you to make informed decision. Good luck.
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October 23, 2019
Answer: Threads Break and results are fleeting I think I would be very skeptical of these claims. There have been many attempts to use threads for lifting techniques in surgery but they have been plagued by failure of the threads after 6 months to a year, or sooner in some cases. I would want to see some long term results that have been published before I would want to sign up for such a procedure. Best of Luck on Your Journey.
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October 23, 2019
Answer: Threads Break and results are fleeting I think I would be very skeptical of these claims. There have been many attempts to use threads for lifting techniques in surgery but they have been plagued by failure of the threads after 6 months to a year, or sooner in some cases. I would want to see some long term results that have been published before I would want to sign up for such a procedure. Best of Luck on Your Journey.
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