Recovery from a thread lift is comparatively easy. This is because thread lifts are performed under local rather than general anaesthesia, meaning that thread lift patients can drive themselves home and look after themselves immediately after having their procedure. This procedure is ideal for people who have children at home or busy, demanding careers. Immediately after the treatment, there is usually slight swelling and possibly minor bruising along the treatment area. There is mild discomfort during facial movements due to the threads pulling on the tissue with facial movements. Minor asymmetry from swelling and hypercorrection disappears within 2 weeks.
Αμέσως μετά τη θεραπεία, υπάρχει συνήθως ελαφρύ πρήξιμο και πιθανόν μικρές μελανιές στην περιοχή της θεραπείας. Υπάρχει ήπια δυσφορία κατά τις κινήσεις του προσώπου λόγω των νημάτων που τραβούν τον ιστό με τις κινήσεις του προσώπου. Η μικρή ασυμμετρία από το πρήξιμο και την υπερδιόρθωση εξαφανίζεται μέσα σε 2 εβδομάδες.

Most patients take less than a week but some patients may return to normal activities, including work, 1-2 days after thread treatments.

A thread lift is a type of procedure that uses temporary suture threads to produce a subtle but visible "lift" in the skin. The actual length of time will depend upon the total number of methods used. On average, the procedure typically takes approximately one hour:
Tiny incisions will be made with an 18G needle (diameter 1.27mm) that does not usually leave scars during the procedure.
It begins by administering the local anaesthesia, followed by inserting the threads under the skin's superficial fat layer.
It repositions and suspends the patient's loose skin with the strategic placement of threads.

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 or neck. Once in position, your body generates new collagen bundles that encapsulate each thread to help maintain the elevation or lifting effect. The exact placement of the threads will vary from patient to patient, depending on your individual needs. This result in the impact of pulling the skin back and therefore lifting and tightening the face.

When you are under local anesthesia, you are awake. There can be more discomfort when patients have multiple threads inserted. Many patients can resume work 1-2 days after the procedure.

It would be best to inform your cosmetic doctor of any treatment you have already received and any currently taking medicines.
DO NOT TAKE an anti-coagulation such as Aspirin, Warfarin, an anti-inflammatory such as Nurofen, Voltaren, or consume alcohol within 48 hours of treatment. You can go on with taking other prescribed medications but stop taking some complementary supplements such as evening primrose oil, vitamin D, A and E, fish oils, flaxseed oil, Magnesium, garlic and Ginkgo before treatment. In addition, on the day of your appointment, you should avoid wearing makeup on your face or using harsh beauty products.

After the procedure, you can be swollen and bruised for up to 2 weeks depending on the number of areas that have been treated. After 2 days, patients are usually able to apply camouflage make-up to hide any sign of pale bruising. In most cases, bruising and swelling is mild, however, it can take up to 10 days to resolve. Hirudoid cream or Arnica tablets can help with swelling and bruising. Sometimes, a slight depression or skin irregularities appear. These inconveniences will subside within a few days after the procedure.

• Take the antibiotic as prescribed to reduce the risk of infection
• Apply ice packs immediately after the procedure
• Take analgesics in case of pain for 2-3 days
• Refrain from applying make-up for a minimum of 24 hours
• Sleep face up, in an elevated position on pillows for about 3-5 nights
• Wash and dry face gently without rubbing or massaging for 5-7 days
• Avoid excessive face and neck movements for about 2 weeks
• Avoid face and neck massages for 1 month
• Avoid over-exposure to direct sunlight and do not use tanning beds for 2 weeks
• Avoid sports and exercise for 2 weeks
• Do not use saunas for about 3 weeks
• Avoid dental treatments for about 3 weeks