What’s a Nose Thread Lift?
Sometimes called a “Hiko Nose Thread Lift, this procedure is a non-surgical alternative to a traditional rhinoplasty. In addition to improving the overall shape and look of your nose, a PDO nose thread lift can be used to correct specific issues you might have with your nose’s appearance.
In addition to not requiring patients to “go under the knife,” one of the biggest benefits of a nose thread lift is that it’s fast. In most cases, it only takes about 15 to 45 minutes to complete.
But, this procedure isn’t just a quick alternative to a rhinoplasty. It’s also an effective one.
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What can a Nose Thread Lift Do?
There are many use cases for a nose thread lift. The procedure can lift the tip of your nose, fill depressions in your nasal walls, ameliorate a flat nasal bridge and lift the bridge so that it appears they have slimmer nostrils.
Many patients also turn to a PDO nose thread lift to correct a nose that looks crooked due to a past injury, to add definition to the tip of the nose, and to lessen or eliminate a nasal hump.
All told, there are innumerable ways in which a nose thread lift can prove useful for people who are unhappy with the shape and look of their nose.
What’s Involved with a Nose Thread Lift?
So, what makes a nose thread lift so different than a traditional rhinoplasty? The fact that it’s non-surgical is the biggest difference, though there are some other things that are unique to this procedure.
Before the doctor begins the nose thread lift, they will use a local anesthetic to numb the area enough so they can proceed. After the patient feels comfortable enough for the procedure to start, the doctor will insert nose lift threads.
There are a few different ways that this can be done, based on what the procedure is being used for. The threads can be inserted vertically to create support for a crooked nose, for instance, or in different ways to accomplish different things.
For most procedures, only about six to 12 nose lift threads will be used.
How Do You Feel After a PDO Nose Thread Lift?
Another major advantage of a PDO nose thread lift is that it’s painless, except for a little soreness that most patients report over the two days following the procedure. On average, the recovery time is just those two days.
PDO Nose Thread Lift Before and After
The results from PDO nose thread lifts last for as many as two years following the actual procedure. While it’s not permanent like a traditional rhinoplasty is, a nose thread lift lasts significantly longer on average than many other traditional fillers.
Patients can always repeat the procedure once every one or two years, depending on their needs and how they feel their nose looks. For many people, the trade-off in having to possibly repeat the procedure every few years is well worth it, considering the alternative is a permanent surgical procedure.
Those who may be unsure about nose thread lifts can take solace in the fact that it’s not a new procedure. It actually takes its roots from special sutures that were developed back in 1982.
The Hiko Nose Thread Lift itself has been in use for more than 15 years — thanks in large part to the creation of what’s known as the “Sugar Lift” in 2010.
PDO threat lifts are also applied to many other parts of the body, including cheeks, chin, crow’s feet, eyebrows, foreheads, jawlines, lip volume, necks and much more.
So, if you’re unhappy with the way your nose look, consider an amazing, pain-free, quick and easy PDO nose thread lift.