Thread Lift

PRE/POST TREATMENT RESOURCES

Complete your medical intake form (sent upon booking) so your practitioner can assess your candidacy for treatment.
Avoid alcohol, over-the-counter Aspirin, Motrin, Gingko Biloba, Garlic, Flax Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Vitamin A, Vitamin E or any other essential fatty acids for 24hr before treatment. These items may increase bleeding and bruising. ** do not discontinue prescribed aspirin, plavix, warfarin, apixaban, edoxaban unless you have been advised by your prescriber or treatment practitioner
if possible - Arrive to your appointment with a clean face (i.e. no make-up).
Do not attend your appointment if you:

have an active facial infection,
have an active cold sore (or cold sore in the past 2 weeks)
have a fever, shortness of breath, cough, or new nasal congestion/discharge
tested positive for COVID-19 or any other communicable illness in the past 14 days
** please contact us in advance to cancel or reschedule your appointment.

THREAD LIFT POST-PROCEDURE

It is common to feel tender, sore, swollen, and tight for the next 1-2 weeks. It is normal to feel tugging or soreness as you move the treated area. This will diminish.
You may have bruising. This is normal. You can use arnica over-the-counter to assist in reducing bruising. Bruising will dissipate over the next 7-14 days depending on your individual healing process.

Do not apply any kind of downward pressure to your face (this will reduce the effect of your threads).
Do not wash your face for 24 hours. Do not touch your entry point for 48 hours. When you wash your face after 48 hours, avoid pressure until it is comfortable.
Avoid make-up and skin-care products for 48 hours.
Pain management can be achieved by taking Tylenol as per recommended dosing instructions and using a cool compress (in 20-minute increments).
Sleeping on you back is ideal (but not required) for the next 3-5 days to avoid movement or pressure on the threads.

Do not receive deep facial massage for the next 2 months.
Do not pick the tiny scab that may form at entry site. If it itches, hydrogen peroxide on a Q-tip may be gently applied to the site.
Do not perform strenuous exercise for 1 week. You may want to delay further strenuous exercise if your healing is prolonged.
Do not take a hot tub, or sauna for one week.
Do not drink alcohol for 1 week. Smoking and drinking alcohol will slow down the healing process.

Do not make exaggerated facial expressions for about 2-3 weeks. Avoid aggressive or prolonged chewing, wide yawning, or smiling too large for up to 1 month (flossing teeth).
Do avoid dental work, including cleanings, for 4 weeks unless it is an emergency.
Contact your injector if you have any excess redness, pain, tenderness especially if they are increasing or if you have any questions or concerns that require clarification.