There are a lot of things to be concerned about when considering a Face Lift. Many people aren’t even sure what exactly a face lift does, how long it lasts or if it’s reversible. What about the practical concerns such as how much bruising will there be? How long does the procedure take? And how long will it take to recover? Most of all people want to know, is there an alternative?

There is an alternative to a face lift called Contour Threading, but in order to understand why this may be the right choice, let’s take a look at what a face lift is. A Face Lift is a surgical procedure which involves an incision from the temporal hairline in front of the ear, around the earlobe, behind the ear and into the hairline around the back of the neck. The procedure then removes excess fat and artificially repairs muscles that have stretched and removes excess skin. The Face Lift can take several hours and usually requires a recovery time of 14 – 21 days and can often leave scars.

While Contour Threading does not replace a traditional Face Lift, The doctors at Miramar Dermatology know that it is a safe, conservative and effective treatment that delivers subtle natural looking results. The procedure is relatively simple and usually takes around 60 minutes. Unlike conventional sutures, which are smooth, Contour Threads have tiny cogs that are spaced evenly apart. Once inserted, these threads pulled tight to shift sagging tissues in an upward direction. The body then creates new collagen bundles around the barbed threads building a natural support system. Miramar Dermatology often recommends that Contour Threads be used along with Botox or Photorejuvination treatments to improve the overall appearance of the skin.