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Who is a Good Candidate for Facial Threading?

Find Out What Would Qualify You for an InstaLift^® Thread Lift in St. Louis

Curious about an InstaLift^® thread lift, or what some refer to as “facial threading” in St. Louis? Facial threading is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that uses biocompatible threads placed just beneath the skin to gently lift lax tissues and stimulate collagen for ongoing facial rejuvenation. Sometimes thought of as a non-surgical facelift alternative, a thread lift can address early signs of aging—such as mild sagging skin and loose skin—along the cheeks and jawline with minimal downtime at West County Plastic Surgeons.

How to Know if Facial Threading is Right for You

If you’re asking, “Is facial threading good for your skin?” the answer depends on your unique anatomy and goals. Facial threading is best for healthy adults—often in their late 30s to early 50s—who are beginning to notice mild to moderate laxity in the midface or jawline. Ideal candidates have good skin elasticity, realistic expectations, and want a non-surgical treatment that refreshes without the downtime of surgery. Facial threading can be a smart choice if you want subtle facial contouring, a touch of lift in the cheeks, or thread lifts for jowls with a jawline thread lift or jaw thread lift approach. It can also complement other non-surgical facelift strategies to soften early signs of aging.

When Facial Threading May Not Be Ideal

Facial threading may be less effective for significant skin laxity, very thin or highly textured skin, or when a patient desires dramatic or permanent lifting. In these cases, surgical options such as a facelift (referred to slangily by some as a “face tuck”), forehead lift or eyebrow lift, SMAS lifting techniques, endoscopic cheek lift, facial implants, or a mini facelift may be more appropriate. We’ll review your concerns and discuss the cost of a thread lift compared with facelift prices, mini facelift prices, or the cost of other treatments such as eye lifts during your consultation, so you understand the benefits and limitations of each path.

InstaLift^® Facial Threading vs. PDO Thread Lifts

Silhouette InstaLift^® facial threading, sometimes referred to as a “thread facelift,” uses resorbable PLLA/PLGA sutures with tiny bidirectional cones to reposition midface tissues and stimulate collagen over time. This approach provides an immediate, subtle lift with progressive improvement as new collagen forms.

PDO thread lifts use polydioxanone threads (smooth or barbed) to create support, lift, and stimulate collagen. While both methods are minimally invasive, PDO threads are often chosen for more superficial support or fine-tuning, whereas InstaLiftae is frequently preferred for midface repositioning.

Your ideal plan depends on the specific areas you want to lift, your skin thickness and elasticity, and your tolerance for downtime.

Combine Treatments for a Comprehensive Refresh

To maximize results from facial threading, many patients pair their plan with hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm Voluma^® for cheek restoration, Ultherapy^® for skin tightening, or fat grafting to restore volume. For those seeking more dramatic or longer-lasting lifting than facial threading can provide, surgical facelifts or facial implants may be recommended. A non-surgical facelift approach can be powerful, but facial threading is not a substitute for surgery; some people are better candidates for a surgical facelift to address advanced laxity.