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Contour thread lift does not replace a conventional face-lift; rather it offers patients an innovative, minimally invasive approach with immediate results.

A thread face lift procedure performed with Contour Threads™ is safe, conservative and effective. It offers subtle, natural looking results. By gently, shifting sagging tissues in an upward direction, this technique allows your doctor  to produce a relaxed, fresh appearance while preserving and enhancing the natural contours of your face.

Contour Threads are used for repositioning sagging cheeks, lifting sagging eyebrows and adjusting asymmetric brows & face. Unlike conventional sutures which are smooth, Contour Threads have tiny barbs or cogs, that are spaced evenly apart. Once inserted under the skin, they are fixed in an umbrella-like fashion and with tension create a suspension that gently lifts the sagging tissues of the brow and face.

Your body generates new collagen bundles that surround each thread to maintain the lifting effect. The exact placement of the threads will vary from patient to patient. Contour Threads are clear and invisible under fair or thin skin.

The procedure is quick, usually performed under local anesthesia, and if desired, a light intravenous sedation. Duration varies depending on the age of the patient at the time of the procedure, the degree of sagging and the number of threads used. A typical procedure usually takes about 60 minutes. Additional threads may be added as needed. Since this technique is entirely reversible, unwanted effects are usually easily corrected under local anesthesia. In most cases, there is minimal discomfort, bruising and swelling. Ice compresses are recommended for the first 24-48 hours. After a contour thread lift, patients can usually return to work or normal activities in a few days to one week.

It is not uncommon for your doctor  to suggest combining contour threading with Botox Cosmetic to reduce facial muscle activity or Thermage to improve skin texture. Liposuction of the neck is another procedure that can be performed in conjunction with Contour Threads.