What Should Be Avoided After a Threadlift Procedure?
Posted by Dr Hugo Ho
on 16 January 2025
After undergoing a thread lift, it is essential to follow specific guidelines to ensure optimal results and minimize the risk of complications. Here is a comprehensive list of post-treatment care tips:
Minimize Facial Movements: For the first two weeks, limit facial movements as much as possible. This includes avoiding excessive talking, chewing gum, yawning widely, or laughing hard. These movements can strain the newly placed threads, potentially causing them to shift or break.
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Can Thread Lifting Be Combined with Other Procedures?
Posted by Dr Hugo Ho
on 16 January 2025
Thread lifting can be an essential part of a non-surgical aesthetic plan when combined with other procedures. Adequate healing between treatments is important to optimise their effectiveness.
Pre-Thread Lift Treatments (if needed):
Chemical Peels or Light Laser Resurfacing: 2-4 weeks before to ensure the skin is fully recovered.
Non-Ablative RF and HIFU treatments: 4-6 weeks before the procedure can help stimulate collagen production and improve the skin's foundation for the procedur...
How Long Do Thread Lifting Results Last?
Posted by Dr Hugo Ho
on 16 January 2025
The results of a thread lift are not permanent but can last from several months to 2 years, depending on various factors:
Different thread materials degrade at varying rates and lose holding strength at different times. For instance, studies have shown that Polydioxanone threads degrade in 6-7 months but lose their holding strength after 2 months, while Aptos’ threads, made of a combination of Polylactic acid and Polycaprolactone, break down in 1½-2 years and lose their holding ...
Are There Any Side Effects or Risks in Thread Lifting?
Posted by Dr Hugo Ho
on 16 January 2025
It is essential to recognise that thread lifting is a medical procedure with potential risks and complications. However, it is reversible, and any problems that may arise are usually temporary and can be addressed. Should you encounter any issues, it is best to consult your treating doctor first, as they are familiar with the placement pattern of your threads.
Potential Risks and Complications
Mild Discomfort and Pain: These symptoms typically subside within a few days after the procedure...
What is the Recovery Time of a Threadlift?
Posted by Dr Hugo Ho
on 15 January 2025
The recovery period after thread lifting can vary based on several factors, including the individual’s age, health, skin condition, lifestyle, the specific techniques used, and the size of the treatment area. Typically, individuals may experience some swelling, bruising, and discomfort following the procedure, which usually subsides within a few days to a week. However, complete recovery may take 3-4 weeks for the skin to heal fully and for the results to become apparent.
During the in...