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Your face loses structural support from the inside out. While most people focus on surface treatments like creams and facials, the real culprit behind sagging lies deeper in your facial architecture.
At Saluja Cosmetic and Laser Center in Huntersville, North Carolina, Raminder Saluja, MD, uses FDA-approved PDO threadlifts to restore that lost structural foundation without surgical intervention.
Understanding how gravity changes your face reveals why threadlifts work so effectively where other treatments fall short.
Unlike surgical facelifts that remove excess skin, PDO threads address the underlying support system that has weakened over time. Dr. Saluja places these bioabsorbable sutures strategically beneath your skin to recreate the structural framework that once held everything in place.
She positions them to anchor sagging tissue back to stable facial structures, rebuilding the support network that time and gravity have compromised.
Within minutes of placement, you should see immediate lifting effects. The threads physically reposition your facial tissues to where they used to sit naturally.
PDO threads trigger a controlled healing response that continues long after your appointment ends.
Your body recognizes the threads as a supportive structure and begins producing new collagen around them. This process continues for months, gradually strengthening the area even as the threads naturally dissolve.
Most patients notice their skin feeling firmer and looking more lifted for 12 months or longer, well beyond the time the actual threads have been absorbed.
The artistry in threadlifts lies in understanding facial anatomy and how different areas respond to lifting vectors. Dr. Saluja maps out precise insertion points and directional pulls based on your specific facial structure and concerns.
For jawline definition, threads get anchored to create upward and outward tension that sharpens the jaw angle. Cheek lifting requires different anchor points that restore the natural curve of your midface without creating an artificial appearance.
Neck treatments focus on horizontal placement patterns that address the bands and looseness that develop over time.
Good threadlift candidates typically notice their jawline has softened but still has definition, their cheeks have lost some fullness but haven’t completely flattened, or their neck shows early banding without excessive loose skin.
Threadlifts work best when your facial structures still have inherent strength. Patients with severe sagging or those who have had previous facelifts need different approaches that threads can’t address.
Thread placement often works best as part of a comprehensive approach. Dr. Saluja frequently combines threadlifts with dermal fillers to address volume loss alongside sagging.
The threads handle the lifting and tightening, while fillers restore lost volume in areas like cheeks and temples. Energy-based treatments can simultaneously improve skin texture and quality.
This layered approach addresses multiple aging factors at once, creating more natural-looking results than any single treatment could achieve alone.
The 30-45 minute procedure requires minimal downtime, but your activities during the first few days can affect your final results.
Expect to feel tightness in the treated areas that may limit your range of motion initially. This sensation indicates the threads are properly anchored and doing their job.
Sleep with your head elevated for the first week to minimize swelling. Avoid vigorous exercise or activities that cause significant facial movement for about 10 days while the threads settle into position.
Most patients return to work within a day or two, though some temporary bruising and swelling should be expected.
Results typically last 12 months or longer, but individual factors influence how long you’ll see benefits. Patients with stronger underlying facial structure often maintain results longer than those with weaker connective tissue.
Your lifestyle habits also impact longevity. Sun exposure, smoking, and rapid weight fluctuations can shorten the threads’ effectiveness.
Some patients schedule maintenance treatments annually to maintain optimal results, while others find their improvements last well beyond a year.
At Saluja Cosmetic and Laser Center, we evaluate your facial anatomy and aging patterns to determine if PDO threadlifts align with your goals. Dr. Saluja’s fellowship training in cosmetic dermatology and extensive experience with thread techniques ensure you receive expert assessment and treatment.
Call our Huntersville office today or book an appointment online to discover if threadlifts can restore your facial architecture without surgical intervention.
