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FTC Fine Contouring Face Lift - Bedford, England

UPDATED FROM JS78
9 days post

9 Days After Thread Lift

J
JS78
$1,327
It's just over a week now and my face is looking much brighter and finally feeling more comfortable and nearly back to normal. I can definitely see a slight lift. My nasolabial lines are much improved. I'm looking forward to the effects in a few months time if already is looking improved. Slight yellow bruising left on cheeks but easily covered with make up and I can only just smile slightly... There is still a tug feeling when I laugh or if I try smile. Other then that I'm very happy I went ahead with this treatment so far. I shall post another update in 5-6 weeks time.

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Replies (5)

E
May 20, 2016
I had a thread lift yesterday & didn't think I'd be in so much pain (naive). I've had face & neck done but the neck is pulling & very painful. I've been in bed most of the day & alternating between extra strong paracetamol & prescription codeine. I can hardly open my mouth & have only eaten a small amount of soft food (cottage pie, sponge & custard). Sorry to hear you've also experienced pain but comforted by the fact that how I'm feeling is normal! All the hype surrounding this treatment says it 'causes discomfort' so I thought I was having a bad reaction. Encouraged that as each day goes by I'll feel better. Thank you so much for your posts
6
May 20, 2016
I had a thread lift like yourself and it was more painful that a mini face lift and neck lift so i know what you are talking about I hope that you are happy with your results, the pain will get better good luck
J
May 20, 2016
I have had 6 rhinoplasties and 5 boob jobs ... Oh and a baby and they were nothing compared to the discomfort of a thread lift... .... 1st few days I was thinking "what have I done"... But it will start easing of day 3 and 4 and it will get more comfortable each day. Just stick to soft food and yogurts... I enjoyed ice cream and rest lots. I tried not to be in any company at all not to try to have to even speak for the first 4 days. But I'm sure you'll get wonderfull results. Wish you a good recovery ; ) .... Just need a lot of patience.
E
May 21, 2016
Ah thank you so much
6
May 21, 2016
Just out of curiosity you don't need to answer have you had fillers in your lips or any work done to them????
J
May 21, 2016
Yes just a small amount 1ml ... They were slightly imbalanced.
6
May 21, 2016
They look fantastic really suits you.
L
May 26, 2016
I had a thread lift and the result was instant and spectacular. Unfortunately by one week the nasolabial lines started reappearing and by two weeks the effect was completely gone. Not what I was lead to expect.
J
May 26, 2016
I hope to start seeing results 2-3 months time when the collagen symphysis begins. I'm not expecting anything to change before then. I have a sight lift from the initial day that's still there. I "hope" to see more results at a later date. When did you have your threads done? I had PDO threads which work in time.
S
May 26, 2016
Could you share your doctors address?
O
May 26, 2016
You look great, a brilliant result. Please update as to how you get on when the new collagen kicks in! Would you mind me asking if you were able to cover the bruising with makeup, and if so what? I would be tempted to try the procedure but I don't have a lot of downtime so I'd still have to be out & about, & have to try & hide any bruising.
J
July 23, 2016
No I couldn't cover the bruising with make up... The swelling was bad too and I couldn't speak or laugh for a good 4-5 days
UPDATED FROM JS78
4 days post

Day 4 - After Thread Lift

J
JS78
Today I feel much, much better. Able to move my face talking and smiling without painful tugging. My face not as tender as has been and the swelling and bruising has gone down a lot. I'm very pleased with the lift it is still there, I was worried it was just swelling but nice to see my nasolabial folds gone as that was my main target to get rid off. I didn't expect to see such good results so quickly so hopefully it can only get better as the collage starts to kick in about 5 weeks time. I shall post another photo end of week 1.

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S
May 15, 2016
Thanks for sharing.
S
May 15, 2016
I am really happy for you. My experience was not good. I am thinking about asking him for my money back.
M
May 10, 2017
please can we see a before pic of your face and wat did it cost and were are u from
UPDATED FROM JS78
3 days post

Day 3 after Thread Lift

J
JS78
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.

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S
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.
J
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.
S
May 14, 2016
I am from Nottingham that's where I had it done.
6
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.
J
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.
J
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.
6
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
J
May 15, 2016
Will do thanks. ; )
6
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.