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Facial treatment with suspension threads are sometimes considered as an alternative to traditional cosmetic procedures. They may suit some people who want a subtle change and a different recovery experience compared with an operation. Downtime and outcomes vary between individuals, and it is important to understand the potential benefits, limitations, and risks before deciding.
When comparing facial treatment with suspension threads to options like a surgical face lift, muscle relaxant treatment for lines, facial volume loss treatment or lip treatment, laser skin tightening, Ultherapy, and microneedling, it is important to understand that each approach addresses different concerns in different ways. A consultation with an appropriately qualified health practitioner is needed to discuss suitability, expected outcomes, aftercare, total costs, and risks.
This information is general and is not medical advice. Individual responses and results vary, and no outcome can be guaranteed.
What is a facial treatment with suspension threads?
A facial treatment with suspension threads is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure intended to support and lift areas affected by skin laxity. It involves placing specialised threads under the skin to provide support and to stimulate collagen as part of the body’s natural response.
Unlike a surgical face lift, this procedure does not involve surgical skin removal. Recovery experiences vary, and some people may experience swelling, bruising, tenderness, and temporary changes in sensation.
As the body heals, the threads dissolve over time. Any visible change may be gradual and varies between individuals. This process may support firmness in treated areas, but results vary.
Facial treatment with suspension threads vs. surgical face lift
Both aim to address laxity, but they differ in approach, recovery, and the type of change typically achieved.
Facial treatment with suspension threads
- Non-surgical: Threads are placed beneath the skin using a needle to support and lift selected areas. The threads dissolve naturally over time.
- Downtime: Recovery is generally shorter than an operation, but it still varies. Some people resume many usual activities within several days, while bruising or swelling can last longer.
- Results: The lifting effect is often more subtle than an operation. It may suit people with mild to moderate laxity in areas such as the cheeks, jawline, or neck.
- Longevity: How long results last varies. It depends on factors such as skin quality, technique, and the type of thread used (for example PDO, PLA, or PCL).
- Cost: Costs vary depending on the treatment plan. A written quote is usually provided after assessment and should include follow-up and aftercare.
Surgical face lift
- Surgical: A surgical procedure that may remove excess skin and reposition tissues for a more noticeable change in suitable patients.
- Downtime: Recovery often takes weeks. Swelling, bruising, and discomfort can occur.
- Results: A surgical face lift may provide a more noticeable change and may last longer than minimally invasive options for some people, but outcomes vary and ageing continues.
- Longevity: Duration varies between individuals and depends on factors such as technique, skin quality, and lifestyle.
- Cost: Costs vary depending on the procedure plan, the level of aftercare required, and other associated fees.
Facial treatment with suspension threads vs. muscle relaxant treatment for lines
Muscle relaxant treatment is commonly used for certain lines caused by muscle movement. It works differently from a facial treatment with suspension threads.
Facial treatment with suspension threads
- Action: Provides physical support to lift and contour areas affected by laxity and may stimulate collagen over time.
- Target areas: Often used for the lower face, jawline, and neck to address laxity rather than movement-related lines.
- Longevity: Results vary between individuals.
Muscle relaxant treatment for lines
- Action: Used to reduce the appearance of certain expression lines by reducing muscle activity in targeted areas. It does not lift sagging skin or restore facial volume.
- Target areas: Often used for expression-related lines (for example forehead and frown areas), depending on clinical assessment.
- Longevity: Effects are temporary and vary by individual and treatment plan.
- Cost: Costs vary depending on the areas treated and the plan.
Facial treatment with suspension threads vs. facial volume loss treatment or lip treatment
Facial volume loss treatment and lip treatment are sometimes compared with facial treatment with suspension threads because both can change facial appearance, but they do so in different ways.
Facial treatment with suspension threads
- Action: Provides support and a lifting effect for laxity, with potential collagen stimulation over time.
- Results: Often used for lifting and contouring, rather than adding volume.
- Longevity: Results vary between individuals.
Facial volume loss treatment or lip treatment
- Action: Designed to address volume and contour in specific areas.
- Target areas: May be used in areas such as the cheeks, lips, and around the mouth, depending on individual assessment.
- Longevity: Duration varies by individual, product type, and area treated.
- Cost: Costs vary depending on the treatment plan and areas treated.
Facial treatment with suspension threads vs. laser skin tightening
Laser skin tightening is another option for people looking to improve skin firmness, but it works differently.
Facial treatment with suspension threads
- Action: Supports selected areas using threads that dissolve over time, with a subtle lifting effect and potential collagen stimulation.
- Target areas: Often used for areas such as the jawline, cheeks, and neck where laxity is present.
- Longevity: Results vary between individuals.
Laser skin tightening
- Action: Uses energy to heat the skin and stimulate collagen, with changes developing gradually over time.
- Target areas: Often used to improve skin texture and firmness rather than provide a lifting effect.
- Longevity: Results vary. Multiple sessions may be recommended depending on the device and individual response.
- Cost: Costs vary depending on the area treated and number of sessions.
Facial treatment with suspension threads vs. Ultherapy
Ultherapy is intended to improve firmness without an operation, but it uses a different technology and the timing of results can differ.
Facial treatment with suspension threads
- Action: Supports and lifts selected areas and may stimulate collagen over time.
- Target areas: Often used for the lower face and neck, and for contouring areas such as the jawline.
- Longevity: Results vary between individuals.
Ultherapy
- Action: Uses focused ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen in deeper layers. Changes typically develop gradually.
- Target areas: Can be used on areas such as the face, neck, and chest, depending on individual assessment.
- Longevity: Results vary between individuals.
- Cost: Costs vary depending on the area treated and number of sessions.
Facial treatment with suspension threads vs. microneedling
Microneedling is used to support improvements in skin texture and collagen, but its effects differ.
Facial treatment with suspension threads
- Action: Provides support and a lifting effect for laxity, with potential collagen stimulation over time.
- Target areas: Often used for contouring and lifting areas such as the cheeks, jawline, and neck.
- Longevity: Results vary between individuals.
Microneedling
- Action: Uses fine needles to create controlled micro-injuries to support the skin’s repair response and collagen production.
- Target areas: Often used for texture concerns such as fine lines, enlarged pores, and acne scarring. It is not primarily used to lift laxity.
- Longevity: Results vary, and a course of sessions may be recommended.
- Cost: Costs vary depending on the treatment area and number of sessions.
Choosing the right procedure based on your needs
When comparing facial treatment with suspension threads with other options, it helps to consider what you want to address, such as laxity, skin texture, facial volume changes, or expression-related lines. It is also important to consider recovery time, the likelihood of needing follow-up appointments, and that outcomes vary between individuals.
A consultation is needed to determine whether a procedure is suitable for you, to discuss alternatives (including non-procedural options), and to ensure you have realistic expectations about outcomes, how long results may last in your situation, and the total costs involved.
Risks and Recovery
Facial treatment with suspension threads is a medical procedure and involves risks. Individual responses, healing, and outcomes vary, and no result can be guaranteed.
Possible side effects and complications can include redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness, pain, infection, bleeding, scarring, puckering or dimpling, unevenness or asymmetry, visible or palpable threads, nerve irritation, delayed healing, and the need for additional follow-up or removal of a thread. Rare but serious complications can occur.
Recovery varies. Some people return to many normal activities within several days, while others may need longer for swelling or bruising to settle. You may be advised to avoid certain activities for a period of time and to follow aftercare instructions to reduce the risk of complications. Seek urgent medical advice if you have increasing pain, signs of infection, significant swelling, vision changes, or any other concerning symptoms. A consultation is required to confirm suitability and provide personalised aftercare and recovery guidance.