With time, you might notice changes to your appearance that don’t feel true to you. Maybe your cheeks sit a little lower, or the skin along your jawline drapes more loosely. Your reflection may still look like you, just less lifted and more tired.
If that sounds familiar, you might be a candidate for face threading.
In Myrtle Beach, SC, our providers at La Bella MD view facial rejuvenation as a way to highlight your natural beauty. We use PDO threads to help our patients age gracefully, without surgery or extensive downtime.
If you’re curious about how our facial threading works, keep reading to learn more.
What Is Face Threading?
Our providers perform face threading with dissolvable PDO (polydioxanone) filaments. These threads act like sutures under your skin, gently lifting skin in areas where tissue has started to settle.
Over time, they can also encourage increased collagen support as the threads dissolve, restoring your skin’s natural resilience!
Our thread lifts shouldn’t change your face or achieve an overly “pulled” look. We want to boost your skin and enhance your features, so you can feel refreshed and youthful.
What Face Threading Can Address
Facial thread lifts work best to correct mild-to-moderate skin laxity, especially for patients who want a subtle lift. Often, we recommend this treatment to create a visible enhancement without the commitment of surgery.
Our PDO threads can address:
- Mild jowling
- Soft jawline definition
- Lower face laxity
- Cheek support
- Brow sagging
- Early facial sagging
How Facial Threading Works: Our Process
When you choose La Bella for face threading in Myrtle Beach, we begin with a facial assessment and a detailed conversation. Your provider looks at your skin condition, facial structure, and overall laxity, asking about your desired outcome.
Doing this before treatment helps us determine whether facial threading is safe for your situation, so we can create a tailored care plan.
Facial Threading Treatment
Once we have a good idea about your aesthetic goals and desired lift effect, we continue to the treatment. Before placing the PDO threads, your provider applies lidocaine to support your comfort.
Next, we use a thin cannula to place the threads beneath the skin in targeted areas. There, they anchor to your tissues, allowing your provider to “lift” the area for the desired effect.
Results After Face Threading
You may notice some lift right away, but your results can continue to refine as the tissue settles and your skin builds new support around it. You should expect a downtime of around 3 to 5 days after treatment.
As the fibers dissolve in the skin, they initiate new production of collagen and elastin, which support skin health and strength to keep your features lifted.
Many patients find that their full results appear 1 to 3 months after face threading. In Myrtle Beach, we continue to monitor your results and help you step into confidence ✨
Ideal Candidates for Face Threading
One of the biggest reasons our patients love PDO threads: They offer a nonsurgical approach to facial rejuvenation.
If you have mild skin laxity and want to address early signs of aging, PDO threads might be your new best friend. Threads can work for patients who feel their lower face, jawline, cheeks, or brows need more lift and support.
While many people make great candidates for PDO threads, a few factors might hinder your candidacy. We might not recommend facial threading if you:
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have bleeding disorders
- Currently or regularly experience skin conditions
- Expecting a surgical facelift
- Have healing disorders
FAQs About Face Threading
Now that we’ve explored what you need to know about PDO threads, let’s answer a few more common questions that could give you clarity before booking your appointment.
How long do thread lift results last?
Face thread results vary based on the patient, skin type, and placement. However, many patients enjoy visible support for many months.
Because PDO threads dissolve over time, we might recommend maintenance care or complementary treatments to support your results.
Is face threading the same as a facelift?
No, face threading is nonsurgical and creates a more subtle lift. A surgical facelift offers a more dramatic correction for advanced laxity, but requires invasive incisions and significant downtime.
If you want natural-looking support without surgery, PDO threads make a great starting point.
How many thread lift sessions do I need?
Most patients start with 1 session, but you may benefit from additional support based on your laxity, facial structure, and desired result. During your consultation, we will help you understand what feels realistic for your face.
Start Your Journey to Confidence
If you feel curious about PDO threads, the La Bella MD team helps you explore your options with warmth, honesty, and care. Request an appointment to meet with our providers and feel connected to your reflection again after face threading in Myrtle Beach, SC.
