Nova Thread Lift vs. Other Threads: What is the Difference?

Hi, thank you for your question.I would not say that the results depend upon what brand of thread that is used, but rather the skill level of the doctor. Realize that the threads are being marketed as a source of new business to a variety of medical professionals, and the experience level is highly variable. The complications, although usually minor, tend to occur among newer providers, and the best results are associated with seasoned practitioners.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. They typically last around 6 months in the human body, although there is wide variation. It has been suggested that collagen building up along the course of the threads provides longevity even after the threads have dissolved.

Thank you for your question. 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. These are very similar to the long lasting absorbable sutures that we use in surgery. They typically last around 6 months in the human body, although there is wide variation. It has been suggested that collagen building up along the course of the threads provides longevity even after the threads have dissolved. Lifting threads represent an evolution and refinement of the permanent barbed threads that were used in the early part of the century.
I would not say that the results depend upon what brand of thread that is used, but rather the skill level of the practitioner. Realize that the threads are being marketed as a source of new business to a variety of medical
Professionals, and the experience level is highly variable. The complications, although usually minor, tend to occur among newer providers, and the best results are associated with seasoned practitioners.

Thank you for your question. NovaThreads are made out of a dissolvable material called PDO,  it's the same material used  by surgeons who perform internal surgeries. They are totally safe and effective. What's special about NovaThreads is that they are made slightly thicker and also have tiny "barbs" or "hooks" to lift the skin. Over the course of 3-6 months as the thread is being dissolved it in turn causes collagen stimulation and lifting.
The results typically last 6-12 months depending on the area being treated and individual results vary. NovaThreads can definitely be performed on the face and body to lift and smooth out the skin which makes them so much attractive.
Please find a well trained expert in your area and good luck. Best, Dr. Avaliani