Thread Lift vs Fillers: Which Non-Surgical Option Gives Better Results?

When facial harmony is concerned, two procedure come to mind, thread lifts and fillers. Both of these treatments works differently, giving results accordingly. Let us now see how these non-surgical treatments works.



When the thread lifts are inserted and pulled they lifts and reposition loose skin instantly giving visible improvements. They create a mechanical lift making the appearance more contoured.

The threads are made up of PDO which are dissolvable material and takes several moths to get absorbed. When the threads are dissolved they affects the body's natural healing process increasing the collagen production.

The collagen that is formed around the threads which is the new support the structure for the skin, which leads to tightening and improvement in skin firmness and texture.


They give immediate, natural looking results through a minimally invasive and non-surgical procedure with little to no downtime.

They are popular because of many popular reasons:

• This treatment involves simple injections, avoiding incisions, and anaesthesia risks.
• Fillers gives immediate results which volumizes and shapes dermal fillers giving results right away.
• Skilled practitioner uses many advanced techniques that gives subtle and harmonious with individual's natural features.
• They are less expensive than many surgical procedures, making them for broader demographic.

It totally depends on the individual and what they are looking for, if someone wants to lift their sagging skin they can opt for thread lift but in case of volume loss or contouring fillers are advisable as they give more natural results.

In some cases to get that refreshed and balanced appearance both procedures are combined. The final results depends on the facial goals, skin type and for how long the results lasts, which is why consulting a experienced aesthetic doctor is the best first step.


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1. Why do plastic surgeons hate thread lifts?What are the risks of thread lifting? The primary risk of a thread lift is infection and inflammation. Next would be threads that extrude or show beneath the skin. Our two surgeons have had to pull threads out of patients on several occasions due to these complications.
2. What is the invisible facelift that's better than fillers?The deep plane facelift is an advanced technique that requires in depth knowledge of the facial anatomy compared to the superficial superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) facelift in which excess skin is removed and the remaining pulled taught.
3. What is the safest surgery in the world?There is no single "safest surgery" as risk depends on many factors, but minimally invasive procedures, such as laparoscopic and endoscopic surgeries, are generally considered among the safest due to less tissue damage and faster recovery. Procedures like simple GI endoscopy, certain eye surgeries under local anesthesia, and even some complex procedures like transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) have very low risks, though the specific risks depend on the individual patient's health, the complexity of the procedure, and the expertise of the surgical team.