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Threadlifting is meant to be a non-surgical facelift option. Under local anesthesia, and in under an hour, you can walk away with a more rejuvenated, lifted appearance. Results can last 1-2 years.
Originally, threads were made from permanent materials that would stay in the body forever and cause various problems. Now, threads are almost exclusively made from regular absorbable suture material which is FDA approved. The threads last from 6-9 months and as they dissolve they promote some degree of fibrosis which maintains its effect.
The results are not as impressive as a surgical facelift done well, but patient satisfaction is high and most do see noticeable changes that last as long as fillers. Some drawbacks are the possibility of dimpling, migration of threads, and infection, which are relatively rare. Downtime is minimal, though swelling and bruising are possible for several days.
The patient’s cost is $800-$4000, depending on the areas being treated and number of threads. Threadlifting needs to be weighed against other non-surgical neck and face lifting options, such as neurotoxin, filler, and energy devices (ie Ulthera, Profound, FaceTite), as well as numerous surgical approaches.
Dr. Linkov is double board-certified by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. A native of New York, Dr. Linkov graduated as a salutatorian from Cornell University and received his Medical Degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Linkov conducted advanced head and neck cancer research at the world-renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Linkov is a former Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University (NYU), where he taught Rhinoplasty.
Dr. Linkov is a top-rated facial plastic surgeon in New York who specializes in lip lift and hair transplant surgery. He has been named one of the top 5 lip lift surgeons in the United States, is listed in the prestigious SuperDoctors New York™ registry, and has appeared on the Dr. Oz Show, where he discussed the state-of-the-art hair transplantation procedure.
