As we get older, it’s common for our skin to lose its firmness and elasticity. The result? A sagging jawline that can make you look older than you feel.
If you’ve been searching for a way to lift and tighten your jawline—without the need for surgery—the team at Wrinkle Fairy in Arlington Heights, Gold Coast Chicago, Oakbrook Terrace, and Naperville, Illinois, has good news: a nonsurgical thread lift may be the perfect solution for you!
Led by Leslie Forrester, APRN, our team of aesthetic experts offers this minimally invasive treatment to give you impressive results with minimal downtime.
Whether you’re considering a thread lift or are simply curious about the process, read on to learn more about how we can give you back your youthful jawline.
A thread lift is a minimally invasive, nonsurgical aesthetic treatment that helps lift and tighten sagging skin—and it’s especially useful on your face and neck.
Unlike a traditional facelift, which involves removing excess skin and repositioning the remaining tissue, a thread lift uses dissolvable sutures that are carefully placed under your skin to provide an immediate lift.
The most popular threads are made of polydioxanone (PDO), a safe material used in various medical procedures, including cardiovascular surgery.
Another alternative includes PLLA (poly-L-lactic acid) threads or a blend of PDO and PLLA threads.
All options are FDA-approved, and once they’re inserted, they gently pull your skin upwards, creating a more defined jawline and reducing the appearance of sagging.
During a thread lift, your provider at Wrinkle Fairy uses a fine needle to insert the medical-grade threads just beneath your skin’s surface.
The threads are equipped with tiny cones that anchor the skin, allowing for an immediate lifting effect.
As the threads are pulled tight, your sagging skin is repositioned, giving you a more youthful appearance.
One of the unique benefits of a thread lift is that it not only provides you with instant results but also encourages your skin to produce more collagen.
Collagen is a protein that helps maintain skin elasticity and strength, and its production naturally decreases with age.
By stimulating collagen growth, thread lifts help to improve the overall texture and firmness of your skin over time.
A thread lift is quick, usually taking only about 30-45 minutes, making it easy to fit into your busy schedule.
Before the procedure, we apply a local anesthetic for your comfort. Once the area is numb, your Wrinkle Fairy provider strategically places the threads to achieve your desired effect.
After the threads are in place, you’ll notice an immediate improvement in the appearance of your jawline.
There may be some mild swelling or bruising, but these side effects are generally minimal and resolve within a few days.
Most patients can return to their normal activities right away, with only minor restrictions on vigorous physical activity and makeup application for the first 48 hours.
The results of a thread lift last a long time, but you should know they aren’t permanent. On average, you can expect the effects to last between 12 and 16 months.
The threads gradually dissolve over this period of time, but the collagen boost they provide helps give you a firmer, more youthful appearance—even after the threads are gone!
Many of our patients choose to have repeat treatments every year or so to maintain their results.
Your provider at Wrinkle Fairy helps you figure out the best timeline for touch-ups based on your individual needs and aesthetic goals.
If you’re interested in lifting your sagging jawline without surgery, a thread lift may be the perfect option for you.
The best way to learn whether a thread lift is right for you is by scheduling a meeting at Wrinkle Fairy, where our team can give you personalized guidance and create a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
If a thread lift isn’t the best choice for your needs or if you prefer an alternative, we offer a range of aesthetic treatments designed to help you look and feel your best.
In addition to thread lifts, we provide other nonsurgical options, such as Fractora® or LaseMDTM laser skin tightening or dermal fillers, as alternatives or to enhance your results.
Schedule a consultation at one of our Greater Chicago area locations today to learn more about how thread lifts and other treatments can help you achieve your desired look.
