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FTC Fine Contouring Face Lift - Bedford, England
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I have been thinking about having a thread lift...
JS78May 11, 2016
$1,327
I have been thinking about having a thread lift for some time now, my consultant recommended it over a year ago to help lift and contour my face now approaching 40 (turning 39 in two weeks time) I can see my face drop some. Plus I have been into extreme fitness training and losing facial padding (fat) I notice it more. I have had sculptra treatment previously around 6 years ago which was great results but filled out my cheeks too much made me look too rounded and didn't give any lift effect as I now need. After reading the reviews on here about thread lifts I was put off this treatment totally as the success rate shows below 30% and a lot say they didn't see results or have had issues with the threads. I noticed though after further research that most of the problems were from people who had them done 5-7 years ago. Since then the thread lift treatment are so much more advanced. I decided I'd either have the soft silhouette threads or the FTC which state to have very little down time and long lasting subtle effects without problems with the threads appearing through skin or breaking like the old ones did. My consultant recommended the FTC to be the best and ones to go for. He has treated me for 10 years so I totally trust his word.
Anyway with my Birthdsy coming up and having some free time I decided just to go ahead with it. Today I had my treatment so you only see before and straight after treatment in the clinic. I was scared to what the after look would be and not many had posted straight after treatment so I thought I'd show you incase others are concerned about how much bruising and swelling would result from this thread lift.
Also the procedure itself pain wise was bare able to me it reminded me of having a tatoo done it was like a burning pricking type of feeling (best way I can describe it) ... If you had a tattoo you'd understand but with additional slight bit of tugging . Please see today's photos I will update as I go do you can see the results ... Hopefully good ones!
Anyway with my Birthdsy coming up and having some free time I decided just to go ahead with it. Today I had my treatment so you only see before and straight after treatment in the clinic. I was scared to what the after look would be and not many had posted straight after treatment so I thought I'd show you incase others are concerned about how much bruising and swelling would result from this thread lift.
Also the procedure itself pain wise was bare able to me it reminded me of having a tatoo done it was like a burning pricking type of feeling (best way I can describe it) ... If you had a tattoo you'd understand but with additional slight bit of tugging . Please see today's photos I will update as I go do you can see the results ... Hopefully good ones!
Replies (13)
May 16, 2016
Looking at your before pictures I really cannot imagine what prompted you to have a thread lift. You have a very firm looking face from all angles with a lovely profile - no sagging anywhere. I wonder if it was ethical for it to be done, or if it was done purely to take your money. It looks like the only thing to improve your appearance would maybe be something to address the uneven skin tone. I hope you don't end up regretting having this procedure as there is a saying which spring to mind "if it isn't broken, don't mend it"
June 21, 2016
It's obvious your doctor was practicing on you. I hope you're healed now. Threads should be superficial (5ml) in the fat tissue, away from veins and major blood vessels
June 26, 2016
He is very experienced doctor. I'm all heeled. I don't think they like to tell you how uncomfortable it actually is to put you off treatment but all is looking well so far.
June 25, 2016
Hi there , I just made appointment to have the ultra with the silhouette lift next week. Can you tell me since it's over a month since you did this would you do this all over again, was it worth it or forget the lift ? My doctor said no down time ?
June 26, 2016
Hi ...My consultant also said no down time... It was very uncomfortable for a good 10 days. The treatment wasn't nice at all but up to 4 days was the worst it's was very uncomfortable for me. Difficulty sleeping, couldn't speak, eat and definately not laugh as it really tugs and pulls sharply if you do. I have had cosmetic surgeries and none of them were anything like this. I can see a slight difference now it's been 5 weeks and my face looks better and brighter... I won't be able to say it was actually worth it until 5 months when the collagen has replaced the threads and the lift takes its place at it most (it would be worth it if the results were amazing). ... But it wasn't a pleasant treatment at all and I don't think I would go through it all again. I would pay for a surgical temporal lift if needed in future and that lasts a good 10 years, no pain but slightly more expensive... I just have to wait to see the final results... I think it will look nice but subtle.
July 11, 2016
You have a really beautiful face. It will be exciting to see the end result. I am very tempted to get this done myself now. Can I ask how much it cost?
UPDATED FROM JS78
1 day post
Day after my thread lift
JS78May 12, 2016
It's day after my thread lift and I feel quite sore and slightly swollen...very slight bruising so that's a good thing. My face feels very tender to touch. It has been much more painful then I imagined. I struggled sleeping upright last night but will do this for next 5 days. Also I'm only on liquid foods since yesterday not been able to open my mouth much at all. Trying to keep talking to a minimum (not easy for me lol) it's definitely not a "lunch time" quick fix as some advertise. But depends how many threads you have. I had 40 altogether including 10 large ones which cause more swelling.
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May 13, 2016
Could you please share an update on your result? Did any of the threads move from their place? Did you feel any threads poking you from the inside and the end sticking out from under your skin?
May 13, 2016
It's only 2nd day after treatment ... My skin does have an instant lift since day 1 which I'm very happy with and feels quite taught but still very tender and swollen slight bruising. The threads don't show but if I laugh I feel a painful tug and when I try to eat I can't open mouth much. It's one of the most painful procedures. No threads have moved I don't see how they can they are placed quite strongly into place.
UPDATED FROM JS78
3 days post
Day 3 after Thread Lift
JS78May 14, 2016
I wasn't happy about posting these as they are so unflattering and with the swelling, bruising and my pigmentation since catching some sun last week makes them worse. But if I cover it up you won't see the bruising so I hope you see past these pigment marks. And I know people are eager to see the heeling progress which is the whole point of my updates.
- Today I'm eating sold foods slowly still some tugging and uncomfort. Face still very tender to touch.
- Today I'm eating sold foods slowly still some tugging and uncomfort. Face still very tender to touch.
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May 14, 2016
I think you are going to have a good result once the bruising and swelling is gone. You didn't look like you needed this, you look amazing in your before pictures but if you are happy and it makes you feel good that what matters
I had pdo threads done in my jaw area 4 in each side, they were blue and spiky. After inserting them under my skins he pulls them and cut them off, about 19 days ago. After one week the bruising was gone.
Two weeks later one thread of each side moved like it shrank and I can see and feel the end of the thread. it's poking me from the inside. When I touch my skin I can feel the other threads. I saw No improvement, my skin is still the same not tighter. I went to see him yesterday, he said give it time.
What type of thread did you have, did ur doctor had to cut it off?
Thank you for sharing your experience. I wish you the best.
I had pdo threads done in my jaw area 4 in each side, they were blue and spiky. After inserting them under my skins he pulls them and cut them off, about 19 days ago. After one week the bruising was gone.
Two weeks later one thread of each side moved like it shrank and I can see and feel the end of the thread. it's poking me from the inside. When I touch my skin I can feel the other threads. I saw No improvement, my skin is still the same not tighter. I went to see him yesterday, he said give it time.
What type of thread did you have, did ur doctor had to cut it off?
Thank you for sharing your experience. I wish you the best.
May 15, 2016
No mine were different type of threads . They are the most advanced fine threads where they are place in the skin and holds skin tight in place then the the collagen starts to take over as the thread dissolves. There was no threads to pull at out of skin or cut . I have tried not to talk much for 4 days and laughing was hard to prevent but today day 4 I feel much better. And movement in my face not so painful. I can see a wonderful lift so hopefully that can only get better. Will post a photo after a week.
May 14, 2016
Hi I am quite a bit older than you 55 this month. I had a Full Thread lift in my early 40's I found it much more painful that what I have just had which was a neck and mini lower face lift. The Doctor took all threads out whilst he was performing the Surgery. In my case I felt the threads were much more painful long term and you could feel them under skin results were minimal compared to what I have just had done. I am not a fan of threads. You to
me looked fantastic but if you are happy that is the main thing and looks like you will have a fantastic result. good luck keep posting.
me looked fantastic but if you are happy that is the main thing and looks like you will have a fantastic result. good luck keep posting.
May 15, 2016
What type of threads did you have? Mine are pdo fine threads. They should start to dissolve in 5 weeks collagen synthesis begins when my natural collagen starts to develop and replace them firming and lifting the skin up and by 5 -6 months they will be gone they should be dissolved. That's why I wonder why you felt them as most start to dissolve so there is nothing to feel.
May 15, 2016
How long were they in until the surgeon had to remove them. How long ago did you have these threads. Mine can't be removed as they dissolve on there own.
May 15, 2016
I had them for around 18 months, mine did not dissolve but was meant to have the same effect that your dissolvable ones have, I just feel I have had a much better result and easier time after surgery with the neck lift and mini face lift. But in saying that you are so much younger and look great, keep me posted and let me know how you feel about your results in a few months, you look great x
May 21, 2016
I had them 5 years ago so I do hope you get fantastic long term results, it seems to me that the results are short term but ha you look amazing.
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Good luck:)