New Threads Can Help More Than Just Your Wardrobe

With autumn here, many people are putting away their swimsuits and planning out their fall fashion for the season. New clothes make a nice impression to be sure, but your cheeks and chin deserve to be revitalized too! That’s where thread lifts like those at New Jersey’s South Jersey Skin Care and Laser Center come in. If you are looking for immediate and long lasting results, the South Jersey Skin Care team explains that thread lifts can be an ideal way to tighten up facial contours without committing to an invasive surgical procedure. If that’s not intriguing enough, here are some advantages to take into account when considering a thread lift: 

They’re Quick and Easy

Everyone keeps a busy schedule these days. Even if you are already looking to correct sagging skin around the neck and cheeks, few folks can afford to prepare for and recover from surgery over the course of a few weeks. PDO thread lifts, however, can often be done within a half hour—aside from consultations. Thanks to a little anesthetic, the procedure is tolerable. The recovery period fairly easy, too, as long as patients are careful and follow their provider’s instructions. You should avoid harsh sunlight, excessive facial movements, skin irritants like makeup, and a few other things directly after the procedure, but thread lift recipients can otherwise get right back into their daily routine.

 

The Science is Tried and True

The technology behind thread lifts has been around for quite some time: decades, in fact! The “threads” in thread lifts are made of polydioxanone, which is a specific biodegradable form of polyester. Despite their futuristic name, these medical-grade sutures have been used in surgeries since the 1980s, and used in face lifting procedures since the 1990s. The threads are injected beneath the skin, then pulled gently upward and toward the back of the face to create a more youthful appearance. After the thread lift session, the PDO threads will gradually dissolve and the body will get rid of them naturally. The only trace of them will be your newly contoured skin.

 

The Effects are Long Lasting

The PDO threads themselves will last around six months to elevate the skin, but may stick around another six months after that. The insertion of the threads stimulates collagen production to repair what your body perceives as damage to the skin. Collagen is one of the most common proteins in the human body, and it is a vital building block in skin tissue. Since there’s no significant damage to repair, the collagen instead leaves the skin looking fuller and rejuvenated. 

 

They’re for Everyone

Thread lifts are most commonly chosen by men and women between their 30s and 50s to combat common side effects of natural aging, but adults of all ages can potentially benefit from this treatment. Each session is tailored to an individual patient depending whether they want to start small by lifting a small portion of skin or restore several wide areas. Thread lifts are suitable for all kinds of budgets because of this customizability, and are considered highly cost effectivecompared to a more traditional face lift. 

 

The Common Thread Through All of It

If there’s one thing to remember about PDO thread lifts, it’s that you, the patient, are the most important part! PDO threads are designed to work within your schedule, your budget, your comfort level, and your cosmetic needs. However, those needs can’t be fulfilled without a proper assessment. If you have questions about thread lifts and whether you would make a good candidate, get in touch with a qualified healthcare provider.

 

For more information, contact South Jersey Skin Care and Laser Center. Call 856-810-9888 or fill out an online contact form to schedule a consultation.