By Dr. María Fernanda Benavides
Aesthetic Medicine in Bogotá
The face is our calling card. It is normal that, over time, our cheekbones lose projection, our cheeks look less firm, the jawline becomes blurred, and we develop folds around the mouth. Many patients come to our aesthetic medicine clinic in Bogotá saying: "I look tired, but I don't want surgery."
In these cases, the good news we have for them is that facial thread lifts are a very valuable aesthetic medicine tool. They allow us to reposition tissues, redefine the facial oval, and stimulate collagen without visible scars and with a short recovery time.
How does our face age and why do we develop sagging and wrinkles?
Facial aging is not just "excess skin." Several factors are involved:
- Loss of collagen and elastin: our skin becomes thinner and less elastic.
- Descent of fat compartments: volumes shift position.
- Relaxation of supporting ligaments: tissues "slide" downward.
- Bone changes: our facial skeleton also remodels with age.
That is why, from a certain age, we begin to notice:
- Pronounced nasolabial folds.
- Marionette lines around the mouth.
- "Sagging" cheeks and flat cheekbones.
- Double chin and neck with a flaccid appearance.
- Poorly defined facial oval.
Benefits of facial thread lifts
Los Facial thread lifts pueden:
- Lift our midface, repositioning cheek volume.
- Restore definition to our facial oval and jawline.
- Softening nasolabial folds and marionette lines without "freezing" our expression.
- Improve sagging in our neck and double chin.
Post-procedure care after facial thread lifts
After the procedure, most of our patients can return to their daily routine with certain recommendations:
- Evitar maquillaje las primeras 24 – 48 horas según indicación.
- Do not massage the face or undergo aesthetic procedures in the area for several weeks.
- Sleep on your back with your head elevated for at least the first week.
- Evitar ejercicios de alto impacto o deportes de contacto durante 10 – 14 días.
- Do not expose yourself to extreme heat in saunas, steam rooms, or tanning beds during the initial period.
Long-lasting results
As with other areas, facial thread lifts maintain their effect for approximately 18 to 24 months, depending on:
- Age and lifestyle.
- Quantity and type of thread used.
Frequently asked questions about facial thread lifts
- Do facial thread lifts hurt?
Local anesthesia is used, so the procedure is usually well tolerated. It is common to feel pressure or mild discomfort during placement and some tightness afterward. - When will I see the result?
There is an immediate lifting effect from the mechanical traction. In the following weeks, the skin improves its texture and firmness thanks to collagen biostimulation. - Are the threads noticeable to the touch or sight?
When placed correctly and the appropriate thread type is selected, they should not be visible or palpable as rigid cords. - What is the price of facial thread lifts?
The question "what is the price of thread lifts" is very common when people write to us, but the answer at Medicina Estética Benavides will always be: it depends on your case. The cost is determined after an evaluation with the doctor at our clinic in Bogotá, considering the number of threads, areas to treat, and complexity of the treatment. - Can I have the procedure if I live or work in Bogotá and have little time?
The thread lift procedure is outpatient and recovery is usually quick. Most patients return to their work routine in a short time.
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