To be an ideal thread lift candidate, you should understand and accept the possibility of the risks and complications outlined below. Many physicians combine thread lifts with other procedures, such as chin lifts, neck lifts and brow lifts, for a customized approach to facial rejuvenation. Other thread lift candidates include those who have had some relapse from a previous plastic surgery procedure such as a facelift or neck lift. Older people may undergo a thread lift during the more aggressive facelift procedure to provide additional support for the soft tissue area that was elevated in the facelift. They choose a thread lift because they have begun to see more prominence of the jaw, a relaxed (or minimally sagging) midfacial appearance or slight bags under the eyes or on the neck. Most people who undergo thread lifts are women between 35 and 45. Ideal candidates for thread lifts include people with minimal signs of aging who need just a small lift. For these people especially, a thread lift may be a good alternative to the more invasive procedures necessary to correct problems in older people’s faces. Younger people may experience cheek and brow ptosis (sagging caused by weakened muscles) as well. The result is a longer, older-looking face. The affected areas generally include the cheeks, the eyebrows and other areas around the eyes, the jowls and the neck. Who Should Consider a Thread Lift?Īs we age, our facial support structure weakens, and we lose facial fat. Some plastic surgeons promote the thread lift as a “lunchtime lift” or “weekend facelift.” Usually it can be performed in about one hour. Thread lifts cost less and require less downtime for many people. It is perhaps better considered as a lesser, or preliminary procedure. Thread lifts have decreased in popularity, but in proper hands they can still be a useful tool. Thread lifts emerged because many people - perhaps you - would like a facelift, but can’t afford it or don’t want the long recovery time of the standard facelift.