What is my best option now? Will threads help? (Photo)

Brookeb19. Thank you for your questions and photographs.  An in person consultation is necessary to determine your best course of action.From the information provides I believe that you would be an excellent candidate for a thread lift.  It is important to note  just like all cosmetic surgeons are not the same; not all threads are the same.  I particularly like MINT threads as they are made from a single strand and not cut in order to create better holding strength.    Review photos from that doctor prior to moving forward.  Good Luck.

Hi @BrookeB19! You would be a great candidate for PDO threads in the jowls and nasolabial folds. PDO threads are great for lifting facial anatomy for structural changes and to promote collagen and myofibrolast stimulation improving overall skin texture and health. Best of luck to you!

Thank you for sharing your question and posting your photos. It seem from your photographs that you probably would benefit from thread lifting. See and experienced oculoplastic surgeon in person for comprehensive evaluation and discussion of potential treatment options. Good luck!

You seem to fall in that category of patients that are experiencing early loose/saggy skin that aren't quite ready for a face lift but could use some tightening of the soft tissue and skin. Treatments like Thermage and Ultherapy have been around for a while, but its difficult to get deep tightening of tissue trying to pass energy through the skin.There is a new type of treatment available that may bridge that gap for you: EmbraceRF technology harnesses the radiofrequency energy, but instead applying on top of the skin like Thermage, has a probe that is introduced underneath the skin through a small incision and tightens tissue from the inside. We have this technology in the Seattle area, but you may find someone closer to you.

Unfortunately thread lifting does not provide the kind of "lifting effect" that the manufactures claim. Threads are supposed to provide a biostimulatory effect and therefore tighten the skin of the face. In general, results are disappointing. Since fillers have not proven effective in your case I would suggest cheek implants to improve the contour and definition of your cheeks as well as lift and diminish the nasolabial folds. Silicone cheek implants are safe, permanent (yet easily removed) and placed through an incision in the mouth so there is no skin incision. The procedure is performed in the office with twilight anesthesia.

Hello. Thanks for sharing your case with us. When it comes to facial wrinkles and folds of the lower 2 thirds of the face, you should always star with Hyaluronic Acid fillers. Those folds are caused most of the times due to saggy skin and facial fat compartments volume loss. So the first step will be to replace the volume loss. Hyaluronic acid fillers are one of the most used treatment in the world to achieve a volume correction and that will achieve a liquid lift immediately. After customizing a plan with 4 to 6 syringes of Hyaluronic acid i will say try a collagen stimulating syringe such as Radiesse or Sculptra to achieve the skin tightening correction progressively and that's gonna end up making your skin having more hydration and elasticity. If nothing of that works. Then try threads. Don't forget to go with an expert to achieve the best results and follow up. Best luck.

Dr Luis Salazar /// Aesthetic Solutions

Thank you for your questions and photos. Threalift is a resultful and cost-effective procedure to significantly reduce droopiness in the face. The tightening effect is achieved through inducing your natural collagen production from the threads placing strategically within the deep fat and subcutaneous tissue. You seem like an ideal candidate for threadlift and I would recommend you speak with a certified plastic surgeon about your options. Best of luck with your journey!