If you are looking for a minimally invasive treatment to tighten lax skin on your face and neck, a thread lift may be just what you need. A thread lift is an innovative, effective treatment that gives the face an instant lift using absorbable sutures. But how long does a thread lift last?

What Is A Thread Lift?

A thread lift is a minimally invasive skin treatment in which temporary sutures are used to lift the skin and reposition facial tissues that have descended. The procedure is typically done using biocompatible polydioxanone PDO threads.

How Does A Thread Lift Work?

A special needle is used to insert the PDO threads under the skin. The threads remain beneath the skin when the needle is removed and are absorbed over time. The sutures stimulate collagen which makes the skin firmer and more toned and provides a subtle lift for the cheeks, jowls, and neck.

How Long Does A Thread Lift Last?

The effects of a thread lift typically last 1-3 years but there are variables that can influence the longevity of the results.

PDO threads are absorbable so the speed with which patients metabolize the threads will impact the duration of the thread lift. Threads stimulate collagen which adds volume to the skin, and helps maintain the lifted appearance of the face over several months.

The placement of the threads and the skill and experience of the surgeon are other factors that can influence how long a thread lift lasts.

Am I A Good Candidate For A Thread Lift?

If you have loose skin on your face and neck, but you’re not quite ready for a facelift, you may be a good candidate for a thread lift.

Would you like to learn more about a thread lift? Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale by the Sea, Wilton Manors, Pompano Beach or

surrounding areas, Baltic Beauty Centre, Fort Lauderdale, is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.balticbeautycentre.com, or by calling (954) 420-7436.

Are you looking for a quick refresher for your face? A PRP facial may be just what you need, because it uses the body’s natural healing power to rejuvenate the skin and minimize signs of aging. But how does a PRP facial work?

How Does A PRP Facial Work?

A PRP facial is a skin rejuvenation treatment that combines platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy with microneedling. PRP is a type of regenerative medicine that has been used extensively in orthopedic medicine to heal damaged tissue and ligaments.

When used on the face, PRP stimulates the production of collagen and elastin. These skin components plump and tighten the skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
The PRP facial starts with a small sample of blood being drawn from the patient. The blood is then put in a centrifuge and spun at high speed to isolate the PRP serum needed for the facial. The PRP is then injected into the skin or applied using a microneedling device. Once the PRP is applied to the face, the growth factors in the plasma start to rejuvenate the skin, and stimulate new collagen.

Combining PRP with microneedling enhances the collagen-boosting benefits of the treatment because microneedling also rebuilds collagen.

A PRP facial takes approximately 30-60 minutes and requires about 2-7 days of downtime.

What Results Can You Expect?

A PRP facial makes the skin smoother and tighter, and reduces scars and enlarged pores. It also improves skin tone and texture. The results can be seen about 2 weeks after treatment.

Would you like to learn more about the PRP facial? Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Torrance & South Bay, CA areas, Awaken Aesthetics is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.awakenaesthetics.com, or by calling (888) 983-7419.

If you like being outdoors, you probably enjoy the summertime, but too much sun can damage your skin, even if you apply sunscreen.  It’s not uncommon to notice signs of aging such as fine lines, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation, after years of soaking up the sun.  So how can you repair summer sun damage.

How can I repair summer sun damage?

Chemical peels are a great way to repair summer sun damage, because they target a variety of skin concerns, and require minimal downtime.    Chemical Peels exfoliate dead, damaged skin cells from the outer surface of the skin, to reveal healthy, glowing skin (learn more).  

A medical grade chemical peel using Alpha hydroxyl acid is often recommended for sun damaged skin.  AHAs soften fine lines, reduce hyperpigmentation and dark spots, and even out skin tone, making the skin smoother and more youthful.  AHAs are derived from milk and fruit.

How chemical peels work

The chemical solution is applied to the skin and creates a controlled wound, and the dead skin cells on the surface peel away over the course of several days.   Once this process is complete, a fresh layer of skin is revealed, so the skin looks clearer, brighter, and more youthful.

Chemical peels also enhance cell turnover and stimulate the production of collagen.   This makes the skin smoother, plumper, and firmer (read more).

Most patients notice significant improvement in the appearance of their skin about 2-3 weeks after a chemical peel.

Interested in a chemical peel to repair sun damage?   Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Toronto or Mississauga, ON areas, Skinatomy Laser Clinic is our featured practice.  

You can reach them at www.skinatomylaserclinic.com, or by calling  (647) 697-7602 (Toronto) or (289) 512-0188 (Mississauga).