What To Expect From My Thread Lift Recovery

If you’re thinking about a thread lift, then you might be considering what to expect in terms of thread lift recovery?

When looking at a thread lift, most people stay focused on the results. What will it do for me and what will the end results be once everything has healed? It’s an exciting prospect but any procedure, even a non-invasive one like a thread lift, will require a careful recovery to achieve the best results.

We know that what to expect during your thread lift recovery can be a worry, but you honestly needn’t be concerned. Because the thread lift is a non-surgical treatment, the recovery is comfortable and quick. But the best way to ease these concerns is to find out what to expect after the treatment and what a typical recovery looks like. 

In this blog, we will break down exactly what to expect post-treatment with a comprehensive guide to thread lift recovery week by week.

What Is A Thread Lift?

Your face is the most susceptible part of your body to ageing. It shows early signs of ageing like lines, wrinkles and sagging skin that can leave you feeling frustrated with your appearance. The thread lift is a popular non-invasive procedure that provides excellent results without having to resort to extreme surgery. 

Temporary threads are inserted under your skin’s surface where the dissolvable sutures produce a subtle but visible lift in your skin. The procedure lifts, tightens and smooths leaving you with a natural, youthful appearance.

A thread lift procedure can increase your confidence significantly and improve the look of fine links, wrinkles and sagging skin appearance by smoothing out problem areas on your face, neck and jowls.

How Does A Thread Lift Work?

Fine threads are inserted under your skin’s surface and these tiny threads anchor to your skin, keeping it in place as the threads are raised to create a smoother, tighter appearance. 

The threads we use at Elite Aesthetics are made from PDO (Polydioxanone) which stimulates the production of collagen. Collagen is responsible for skin elasticity – the more collagen you have, the healthier and younger-looking your skin will be. However, your natural production slows down as you age, causing saggy skin and wrinkles.

What Do I Need To Know Before Getting A Thread Lift

While you might be excited at the prospect of having a thread lift, it’s good to remember that it’s a procedure that will require some recovery time- but not much. Thread lift recovery shouldn’t make you nervous though, as it’s a non-invasive treatment with very little downtime. 

The best thing to do is to find out exactly what to expect from having a thread lift, before, during and after.

We’ve put together a useful thread lift recovery timeline to help answer some common questions.

Pre-Treatment Preparation 

Preparing properly before your procedure will help your thread lift recovery. You should avoid the following pre-treatment:

• Avoid smoking and drinking for at least 1 week before treatment.
• Be careful in the sun as any sun-damaged skin can’t be treated.
• Avoid aspirin, multivitamins, vitamin E and D, fish oils and garlic supplements 3 days before treatment.
• Avoid performing high-intensity exercises and going to a sauna or steam room.

Avoid anything that thins the blood to minimise any bruising and aid a speedy thread lift recovery.

Straight After Your Thread Lift

Immediately after your treatment, you should expect to see some results, although, at this stage of the thread list recovery, these results aren’t the final ones. You might experience minor swelling, bruising and tenderness of your facial muscles and skin. 

Your face will feel a little numb from the local anaesthetic. To get the best results and ensure an effective thread lift recovery, you should avoid making any extreme facial expressions and movements for the first two weeks.

You can take painkillers and should apply an ice pack frequently to help with any discomfort and swelling.

48 Hours Post Treatment

Once the anaesthetic wears off completely, your face might feel a little bit strange. It won’t be really obvious to others that you’ve undergone a treatment, but you may still have mild swelling and feel a little sore. You may also have difficulty opening your mouth very wide. 

You should be very careful with your skincare routine in these early days. Avoid wearing make-up and pressing, rubbing or wiping the area you have had treated. 

In some rare cases, you might find that your skin is a little bit sensitive in the treated areas. This is nothing to be concerned about and should settle down quickly. We provide aftercare to ease any discomfort so please call us if you need any assistance or advice. 

Week 1 – 2: Thread Lift Recovery

During the first two weeks of your thread lift recovery, we would expect any swelling and skin irregularities such as redness and dimpling to be completely resolved and the thread entry points to be healing well.

Any discomfort should have subsided substantially between days 3 and 5, enabling you to wash your face easily and continue your usual skincare routine.

Weeks 3-6: Thread Lift Recovery

After two weeks you will be able to move your face as normal without being mindful of extreme facial movements. 

The skin rejuvenation and tightening effects start to show from 3-4 weeks and will continue to develop for up to 8 months.

At this stage, you should no longer feel discomfort from the threads and any bruises or puckering should also have diminished by now. If you are worried about the rate of your thread lift recovery then you can speak to us at the clinic or you can contact your doctor.

Weeks 6-12:Thread Lift Recovery

It is during this stage of your recovery that you’ll start to see your final results. 

These results will last anywhere from 12-18 months. To maintain your natural-looking lift you can have a repeat procedure. You can find out more about how long our PDO threading last by reading our blog How Long Does A PDO Thread Lift Last?

Are You Ready To Take The Next Step?

If you feel that a thread lift is for you, the first thing that you should do is book a consultation at our award-winning clinic in Greenhithe, Kent. During this, you can ask any further questions that you might have regarding the treatment and anything else you might want to know about thread lift recovery.

We are easy to find, just a short 20-minute drive from London and 15-minutes from Maidstone