Contour Threadlift
Contour Threadlift
Dr. Michael Epstein - Chicago, IL
Dr. Michael Epstein has treated many Chicago threadlift (contour thread lift) patients with excellent results. In the paragraphs below, he explains the threadlift procedure, how it is performed and the expected recovery time.
A contour threadlift is a safe and effective procedure that offers subtle natural looking results. This technique allows for a relaxed, refreshed appearance to the face while preserving and enhancing the natural contours. This procedure is not a replacement for the traditional facelift, however it offers an innovative minimally invasive approach to achieving facelift-like results.
Contour threads are the first non-absorbable barbed sutures cleared for marketing by the FDA for lifting the sagging contours of the brow, mid-face and neck areas. Contour threads have tiny barbs and are made of clear polypropylene.
The Contour Threadlift can be used to:
- lift sagging eyebrows
- adjust asymmetric brows
- reposition sagging cheeks
- lift drooping soft tissues of the mid and lower face
- smooth out premature skin aging
How is Contour Threadlift performed?
Contour Threadlift is a noninvasive procedure performed under local anesthesia in our office suites. A tiny puncture is made in the temporal area and the contour threads are inserted under the skin. The tiny barbs on each thread open in an umbrella like fashion to form a support structure that gently lifts sagging tissues of the brow, face and neck. Once in position your body generates new collagen bundles that encapsulate each thread to help maintain the elevation or lifting effect. This procedure is usually performed with a chemical peel to aid in skin contraction.This procedure takes approximately 1 hour and is performed under local anesthesia.
What to expect during the recovery period:
- Mild bruising and swelling are normal and will fade within 1-2 weeks post-operatively
- May experience discomfort, which can be controlled with medication
- Return to light activity within 1 week or as you feel ready
- Resume full activity within 3-4 weeks
- No smiling, yawning, or excessive chewing for 1 week
- Concealing makeup may be worn the next day
Dr. Epstein is one of the most gifted plastic surgeons in Chicago. In addition to threadlift, he offers other facial procedures for patients seeking facelift, browlift, neck lift, otoplasty or rhinoplasty in Chicago.
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