When plastic surgery is too intimidating, you can turn to the latest procedure, known as the contour thread lift. Touted as being free from any type of cutting, this “lunch hour” procedure may be what you’ve been looking for. Find out how this process works and what requirements must be met in order to have the contour thread lift done.

The contour thread lift has grown in popularity due to the numerous benefits it provides for its patients: more youthful and rested complexion, minimal scarring and no need for general anesthesia. This alternative also costs much less than the traditional face lift. The contour thread lift is ideal for people hoping to get rid of sagging skin around the forehead, neck and eyebrows.

The actual threads used in this procedure are special nonabsorbent threads that are injected, using a thick, hollow needle, into the patient’s fat layer just under the skin. One end of the thread is tied to the firm internal structures of the face using barbs, while the other end goes under the skin about four inches. As the surgeon takes the needle out, the barbs on the sutures place themselves in the drooping areas of the face. The surgeon then gently tugs on the thread, pulling the sagging skin up and closer to its original spot. Then the thread is tied down, holding the skin in place. Collagen then starts to form around the thread, which helps to maintain the final, youthful results. The contour thread lift is considered a “lunch hour” procedure due to the fact that the entire process takes less than an hour to complete, depending on how many threads are used.

It is common for patients who have had the contour thread lift done to experience bruising, swelling, infection and the occasional risk of the threads popping out of the skin. To avoid this, it is important for the patient’s face to be still and free of excessive facial expressions (laughing, extensive talking, keeping the mouth closed and avoiding opening the mouth too widely) for several days to keep the threads in place. Most patients are able to return to work within three days. The great thing about getting the contour thread lift is that the results are immediate. Depending on the amount of work done, a typical contour thread lift can last anywhere between 3-5 years.  

Despite the popularity of the contour thread lift, experts stress that this process is not for everyone. Those who should not seek the contour thread lift include individuals with fragile, thin, aging skin, heavy, jowly faces and people with thin faces that have little facial fat.

In terms of cost, the contour thread lift is usually $2,000-5,000, however, these rates will vary from state to state.

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