I want to ask if a thread lift is a good idea for slimming the face and dealing with chubby cheeks.I'm 22 years old and I have a very chubby face but I don't want to have facial liposuction because I heard it can cause premature aging. I also want to know what the risks are. Can a thread lift cause premature aging if you start with it at a young age? After the threads are dissolved will skin look looser than it was before the procedure? Is it safe to have the procedure again and again for years?
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Actually thread lifts are very commonly done in the San Francisco Bay Area. First, I have to clarify that thread lift for the nose is in fact not a lift but act as fillers. Using PDO threads as fillers is far superior to using liquid fillers (such as juvederm) The reasons are: 1. PDO...
If Botox lasted for six months, that is quite a long time. Usually it lasts 3-5 months for most people. I do think you are too young for a thread lift at 18. In fact you are too young for Botox also. The best advice for you is to limit sun exposure since this will serve you best in the long run....
Hi and thank you for your question! While PDO Thread Lift can be a great procedure for specific indications, generally speaking fillers such as Voluma would be much better choice for reconstructing and raising the nose bridge. I hope it helps and good luck!
