You may have heard talk about the revolutionary non-surgical thread lifts that are now offered as treatment at various cosmetic clinics. There are several types and all come with incredible benefits. However, not everyone is a good candidate for a thread lift. We will talk through the character traits that will help you to identify if you are a good candidate for a thread lift or not.

Who is a good candidate for a thread lift?

The first thing to consider is that you are totally committed to going for thread lift treatment. There are many cosmetic procedures out there that can improve your skin and give you a more youthful look. Thread lifts are just one of them, all be it a very popular one.

If you are unsure exactly how the thread lift works then let us shed some light for you. If you are already aware of how it works feel free to skip this section to find out if you are a good candidate for a thread lift!

How does a thread lift work?

There are a few types of thread lifts available for you. Although they are unique in some ways they all serve a common goal. For the purpose of describing this we will look at a popular type of thread lift called Silhouette Soft.

Silhouette Soft works to restore smoother skin as well as a more shapely face. These two factors together are what give you more youthful looking skin. It does in two ways – lifting and regenerating.

The Lifting Effect

After having the thread implanted you will see an immediate lifting effect. It occurs as a result of the compression of the tissue as well as elevating the skin both at the same time. When your local cosmetic practitioner inserts the suture into the desired position he will place some very light pressure on the area that has been treated. This enables your doctor to reshape the surface of your skin. This will make it visibly smoother in the process.

The Regenerating Effect

The effect of regeneration is where the science gets more involved. The suture used in Silhouette Soft is primarily made up of Poly L-lactic acid. This is a very well known polymer that has been used in the medical industry for years. Why? Because this polymer has special properties that make it biocompatible with humans. The substance is also biodegradable which means that in the past it has often been used for such treatments as orthopaedic pins and fixings for bone fractures.

As the suture sits under your skin the poly-L-lactic acid is resorbed. As this happens, the body is stimulated to start producing its own collagen. Over time, the collagen will develop giving you an increase in volume at the saggy areas of skin. This restores the shapeliness of your face and knocks years of your age.

Where can Silhouette Soft be used?

This type of thread lift as with many others can be sued to treat various parts of the face. These areas include:

• Face contours
• Jaw
• Cheeks and mid-face area
• Neck
• Eyebrows

Who is a Good Candidate for Thread Lifts?

Thread lifts are recommended for a certain demographic. Generally those who will see the most benefit are men and women over the age of 30 who are seeking to combat the signs of ageing. We find that most of our patients are not interesting in any heavy and risky invasive treatment but are in search of natural looking results with little downtime.

Here are some of the reason that you may be a good candidate for a thread lift:

You Have Sagging Skin

If you are suffering from moderate sagging of the skin then a thread lift may be able to solve your problem. Generally the thread lift is ideal for candidates who are suffering from sagging in the skin at the cheeks, eyebrows, eyes, jowls and neck. If this sounds like you then you may be a good candidate for a thread lift.

Your Previous Facelift is Wearing Off

You may have previously had a facelift or thread lift. Although thread lifts do come with longevity, sadly it is impossible for the effects to last forever and at some point you may feel that your skin is starting to become more saggy once again. You may have been down the route of a more invasive facelift in the past and at this point all you may need is a thread lift to keep your skin looking great!

You Have Cheek or Brow Sagging Due to Weakened Muscles

Some younger patients can suffer from ptosis. This is a condition in which the muscles on your face become weakened meaning that they cannot hold their shape as well as they should be able to. In this circumstance, you ma be a good candidate for a thread lift.

Although you may meet some of the conditions above, this does not necessarily mean that you will be a good candidate for a thread lift. There are also many factors that you must be able to avoid. These include the following:

You Have Fragile Skin

If you are a person with very thing or fragile skin (caused due to the ageing process) then you may not be suited very well to thread lift treatments. Some structure is need to hold the suture and to make sure there is a base for the thread lift to work from.

Patients With Heavy Jowls or Sagging

There is a limit to every procedure. If you have very heavy sagging of the skin then a thread lift may not make enough of a difference for you. In which case you may choose to opt for an alternative treatment.

You Have Unrealistic Expectations

It is very important to note that you should not set your hopes too high. Although there are incredible results to be had. It is unwise to predict that your skin will come out looking 30 years younger. Some people with this mindset may feel disappointed. There are limitations with every type of cosmetic treatment and that is something you must discuss with your doctor before going ahead with treatment. You should have an open mind and discuss in detail what you expect to gain from the treatment. High expectations are great and usually met. Unrealistically high expectations though, will often lead to disappointment.