There are many benefits to having a contour thread facelift as opposed to having a traditional surgical facelift. If you don’t have the time or want the expense that a traditional facelift entails, you may want to consider having a contour thread facelift.

What are the Differences between a Contour Facelift and Conventional Facelift?

The main difference between a contour thread facelift and a conventional surgical facelift is the anesthesia. With a contour thread facelift you will be administered a local anesthesia in the area to be worked on, whereas with a traditional facelift you will have to have general anesthesia or be sedated. There is much risk to going under anesthesia, so a contour thread facelift is a wonderful alternative for those with trepidation about going under for a traditional facelift.

Another advantage of having a contour thread facelift is the level of discomfort you will experience. With a conventional facelift you can expect to be in quite a bit of pain following the procedure and with a contour thread facelift you will not experience those high levels of discomfort. A contour thread facelift also takes less time to perform than does a conventional facelift. A contour thread facelift usually takes about an hour to complete and a traditional facelift can last upwards of 1 ? hours depending upon the amount of work to be done.

Another bonus to having a contour facelift is where the procedure is performed. Often you will have to only visit your doctor’s office to have a contour facelift done whereas with a conventional facelift you will have to undergo surgery in the operating room of a hospital.

Recovery time is much faster for those who have undergone a contour thread facelift rather than a surgical facelift. You will typically convalesce for about a week with a contour thread facelift and experience minimal discomfort. With a traditional facelift, recovery time can last for weeks and you will experience extensive swelling and bruising.

Those contemplating a contour thread facelift should know that there are usually less complications involved than in a surgical facelift procedure. The cost is far less than a conventional facelift as well.