A Non-Surgical Facelift Alternative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Modern aesthetic medicine offers a range of facial rejuvenation techniques, including the thread lift<\/strong>, also known as a facelift with notched sutures<\/strong>, resorbable threads<\/strong>, or \u201cthread lifting<\/strong>.\u201d This procedure allows for a visible lifting and tightening of the skin\u2014without surgery or general anesthesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s an ideal treatment to reshape the facial contours and address early signs of aging, offering natural-looking results with minimal downtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When to Consider a Thread Lift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Facelifts\u2014surgical or non-surgical\u2014are used to combat signs of facial aging, including skin laxity and sagging. A thread lift with notched sutures is especially effective in treating early to moderate sagging<\/strong>, making it ideal for patients in their 30s to 50s who are looking to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
• Smooth fine lines and wrinkles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Improve the appearance of nasolabial folds and marionette lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Tighten the lower cheeks, jowls, and neck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Rejuvenate the facial contour and redefine the jawline<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Gently lift the eyebrows and cheekbones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

  Areas Treated with Thread Lifts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

  While thread lifts are most commonly used on the face and neck, they can also effectively treat other areas prone to sagging, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  \n
  • The d\u00e9colletage (chest)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Inner arms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Inner thighs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Knees<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Abdomen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Buttocks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Ask your surgeon whether a thread lift is suitable for your body area of concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What Are Notched (Barbed) Threads and How Do They Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    With age, our natural collagen production declines, leading to skin laxity and loss of firmness. Notched threads<\/strong> (also called barbed or cog threads) mimic the structure of collagen fibers and are inserted under the skin to restore firmness and structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There are two types of threads:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
    • Non-resorbable (permanent)<\/strong>: Provide long-lasting effects (up to 10 years) but carry a higher risk of rejection or complications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Resorbable (absorbable)<\/strong>: Stimulate natural collagen production, dissolve over time, and provide safer, more natural-looking results. These are the threads most commonly used today.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      How They Work:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      \n
      • Mechanical lifting<\/strong>: Threads physically lift the tissue through strategic placement and tension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Biological regeneration<\/strong>: As the threads dissolve, they trigger inflammation that stimulates fibroblasts to regenerate collagen and elastin, gradually improving skin tone, texture, and firmness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Contraindications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Although the procedure is generally safe, a thread lift is not recommended<\/strong> for patients who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \n
        • Have serious health issues (physical or psychological)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Have wound healing disorders<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Smoke regularly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Have uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Are allergic to anesthesia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Take blood thinners (e.g., aspirin) within one week of the procedure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          What to Expect During the Procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          A thread lift is an outpatient procedure that lasts between 30 and 90 minutes<\/strong>, depending on the number of threads used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Steps:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          \n
          1. The surgeon disinfects the area and applies local anesthesia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Entry and exit points are marked on the skin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Threads are inserted under the skin using a fine cannula.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. The threads are tightened to lift the skin, then trimmed and secured in place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

             No hospitalization or general anesthesia is required. The procedure is relatively comfortable, and most patients return home the same day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

             Results and Recovery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

             You\u2019ll notice a visible lifting effect immediately<\/strong> after the procedure. Some swelling or mild bruising is normal and should subside within a few days to two weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

             Final results become fully apparent after 3 months, once collagen regeneration occurs and skin texture improves. The skin appears:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

             \n
             • Firmer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
             • More hydrated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
             • Naturally rejuvenated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

               The effects of a thread lift typically last 18 to 24 months<\/strong>. After that, the treatment can be safely repeated or complemented with other non-invasive procedures like Botox<\/strong> or hyaluronic acid fillers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

               How much do thread lifts cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

               The price for a thread lift for the face starts at \u20ac800.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

               Why Choose Plasticiens Paris?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

               If you’re looking for an expert non-surgical facelift in Paris, Dr. Ya\u00ebl Berdah<\/strong> and Dr. Marc-David Benjoar<\/strong> offer their renowned expertise and tailored approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

               From your first consultation to post-treatment follow-up, you\u2019ll benefit from the personalized care of two of Paris\u2019s most respected aesthetic surgeons.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

               A Non-Surgical Facelift Alternative Modern aesthetic medicine offers a range of facial rejuvenation techniques, including the thread lift, also known as a facelift with notched sutures, resorbable threads, or \u201cthread lifting.\u201d This procedure allows for a visible lifting and tightening of the skin\u2014without surgery or general anesthesia. It\u2019s an ideal treatment to reshape the facial […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1417,"parent":2085,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/domain-single.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2094","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/micheldelpe.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2094","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/micheldelpe.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/micheldelpe.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/micheldelpe.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/micheldelpe.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2094"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/micheldelpe.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2094\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/micheldelpe.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2085"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/micheldelpe.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1417"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/micheldelpe.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2094"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}