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

As a certified NOVA Thread and Silhouette InstaLift physician and boarded Plastic Surgeon, I am using both these wonderful technologies more and more frequently in my practice. Initially the Silhouette InstaLift/Lift options seemed to have real substance and offered results on the correctly chosen candidates. But in side by side comparisons that I have done, in 6 patients, the NOVA LIFTs (threads) are equal or better in obtaining results. Plus the ease of insertion vs the InstraLift sutures for the non Plastic Surgeons is impressive. With also the multiple areas of use not only facially, but in the neck, chest, arms, buttock, breasts, thighs, abdomen, etc. allows the NOVA LIFTS to have a step up on the Silhouette sutures.. I believe there are uses for both these new technologies of an old concept (minimal surgeries to lift and stimulate). I recommend only licensed physicians be certified by both companies.

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.