A Closer Look at Thread Lifts (and Why Summer May Be Ideal for the Treatment)

Contours are a major factor when it comes to appearing youthful. Yes, wrinkles and spots contribute to a person looking aged, but consider how flattened cheeks and the development of jowls also create that impression. Stressors such as gravity, normal aging, sun exposure, and toxins from the environment can cause once supple, firm skin to lose its elasticity, allowing it to sag, deflate, and pull downward. One way of boosting skin—and confidence—is with PDO threads. New Jersey’s South Jersey Skin Care & Laser Center explains that thread lifts can be used as an alternative to more invasive treatment options (like facelifts) to create a more youthful appearance. This article outlines some of the reasons why PDO thread lifts are an ideal option for many people who want to get more elevated contours without having to deal with the time necessary for recovery and other costs common to surgical procedures and even some nonsurgical treatments.

Minimal Recovery Time

The last thing most of us want is to be stuck at home and not be able to take part in any activities we enjoy. Unlike other treatments—such as laser skin resurfacing that your skin will take several weeks to recover from, or surgical procedures that may require more than a month of recovery—one of the most appealing aspects of PDO threads is that there is virtually no recovery time required. Within just one day, patients can resume most of their usual activities while experiencing only minor, temporary side effects, such as slight bruising that resolves quickly. There are no incisions or general anesthetics involved. Another benefit of PDO threads is that they won’t cause your skin to scar.

Sun Exposure Won’t Have Much Effect

Beauty treatments aren’t always suitable for the intense brightness and humidity of summer. Many cosmetic procedures, such as ones that involve light or lasers, make your skin hypersensitive to sun exposure and increase the risk of burns or permanent hyperpigmentation, so they are better for times when days are shorter and nights are longer, but this isn’t the case for PDO threads. That’s why they’re considered to be one of the most summer-friendly treatments. However, unprotected, prolonged sun exposure can still speed up premature aging, so it’s a good idea to continue wearing sunscreenand taking other steps to protect your skin.

They Work Faster Than Other Treatments

Unlike botulinum toxin-based injectables that can take several days to start working or other treatments that take several weeks or months and may require multiple treatment sessions to provide ideal results, patients typically notice instant improvements to their contours after just one treatment with PDO threads.

Longer Lasting Than Many Injectables

The results from PDO threads typically last much longer than the effects of hyaluronic acid-based fillers and wrinkle relaxers, so you won’t have to schedule repeat treatments once summer is over. The elevated, more youthful contours can last for up to 18 months. The lifespan of a specific thread lift will depend on the metabolic rate of the patient and the elasticity of their skin.

Improve the Skin’s Appearance

With a thread lift, you can tackle a range of cosmetic problems such as jowls, nasolabial folds, skin laxity on the face, and loose skin around the jawline and neck. The threads themselves stimulate the production of new collagen in the skin to enhance its overall appearance and treat many signs of aging. They are ideal for patients who are experiencing early signs of aging and create more dramatic improvements compared to fillers and wrinkle relaxers.

Find out more about the benefits of PDO threads from New Jersey’s South Jersey Skin Care & Laser Center. They also offer a selection of other minimally invasive cosmetic treatments for lifting, tightening, volumizing, and resurfacing skin. Call (856) 810-9888 or submit a contact form to request an appointment.