The actual procedure of sting face lifts takes around an hour, give or take some depending on the amount of strings used in the lift.  Generally, between two and twenty strings are used, depending on the amount of corrections being made.  These tiny strings are placed into small sutures on your face, and they reposition your skin to make you look more youthful.

After insuring that your surgeon is highly competent and confident, one key factor to a successful face lift is open communication and mutual understanding between you and the surgeon.  Make sure that you clearly explain where you want the changes to take place, and that he agrees that they will be effective there, and that the skin is thick enough in those areas to conceal the strings.  One possible result of the procedure is that an infection may develop on the site of the sutures.  This can be treated by a simple dose of antibiotics; some surgeons even prescribe medication as standard protocol, to be proactive against potential infection.  Occasionally, it does happen that the string facelift makes little or no difference, but this is a risk you will have to take, as there is obviously no way of predicting this.

Bear in mind that although the actual procedure may be short, you’ll need to make sure to give yourself time to fully recover.  Jumping back into things too quickly will backfire, and the recovery period will take longer.  Give yourself a full week before returning to work, and at least three weeks to be completely back to your old self in all areas, except for your appearance of course.  You may feel a bit out of things for a day or two after the procedure, and may feel pain.  Keep Tylenol handy for times like this- taking ibuprofen is not advised after this procedure.

Make sure to take good care of yourself while you recover, and don’t eat foods that require hard chewing.  Sleeping with your head elevated will also be helpful.  After this string face lift, you will no longer have to sigh every time you look into the mirror, and you will enjoy the youthful spirit that you’ll feel just by looking young.

Choosing a thread lift over a traditional face lift is a much less expensive option, costing roughly $1,500 to $4,000 where a surgical face lift would amount to $6,000 to $15,000. While there is certainly a range in costs, the average thread face lift bill is around $2,500. The variance in price is based on which surgeon you choose to use and what exactly you need to have done. The procedure takes about an hour from start to finish, and this is the reason that the thread lift is often referred to as a “lunchtime” or “weekend face lift.” Expect a shorter recovery time as well– approximately a week, during which you’ll need to eat softer foods, keep your head elevated, use ice to keep down the swelling, and take acetaminophen as needed for pain relief.

A thread face lift can give excellent results for people who want to look more youthful, but aren’t yet showing very advanced signs of aging. The ideal patient is somewhere between 35 and 45 years old and is starting to lose the underlying facial fat, giving them sagging cheeks, some bagging under the eyes, and a more prominent jaw line. It is also extremely beneficial for those suffering from facial palsies. If a woman has more advanced signs of aging, she would probably need a more complicated procedure, but that more thorough facelift might include a thread lift.

As with any type of cosmetic face lift, you want to make sure that you get the results you want from a thread face lift. Make sure to end up looking the way you want to by selecting a good face lift doctor who can show you photos of his results that you are satisfied with. Bringing in a picture of yourself a few years back is a good idea, so you can discuss with your doctor if you have realistic expectations for a thread lift before you begin.

A thread face lift also gives you the opportunity to give your input during the actual procedure. As you’ll only have local anesthesia (but expect lot’s of little shots all over your face), and you’ll be totally conscious, you can watch your doctor work and tell him or her exactly how you’d like the threads to be adjusted. Though not for the faint of heart, this is another reason that a thread face lift is such a popular option today, as you can have more control over the end results with a thread lift than with a different type of facelift.