There are different kinds of threads which may be used to lift any part of the face, including the forehead, cheeks, jowls, jawline and neck. The two main types are made of either Poly L lactic Acid (PLA) or polydioxanone (PDO). Both PLA and PDO have collagen stimulating properties and resorb.
A typical treatment procedure involved placement of the desired number of threads, which may range from a single thread per side but can involve 50 threads or more to treat the face and neck. Various entry points are considered depending on the individual face shape and requirements. Local anaesthetic may be injected to make the procedure as pain free as possible.
The threads are introduced with a needle or a blunt ended cannula which is removed once the threads have been positioned. Threads which are used to reposition the skin will have the ends protruding after insertion and they are trimmed to below the level of the skin once the desired lift has been achieved. Smooth threads are anchored to lift and stimulate collagen.
You can expect an immediate lift to the treated area, but this will always relax somewhat once the initial swelling has settled down. Over the next 2-3 months, collagen remodelling occurs and you can expect a gradual improvement.
