Is thread lifting or facelift more suitable for a 40-year-old person concerned with appearance?

Generally speaking, for beauty-conscious individuals around the age of 40, thread lifting is more suitable than facelift surgery, as facelifts involve larger incisions that may leave visible scars. The details are as follows:

A facelift is a plastic surgery procedure designed to reduce wrinkles on the face and neck and lift sagging skin, aiming to tighten facial skin in middle-aged and older adults and eliminate facial wrinkles. However, this surgery involves relatively large incisions, which may result in scarring. Additionally, facelifts carry risks of inflammation and infection. Compared to thread lifting, facelifts are less ideal for 40-year-olds; thread lifting is preferable because it does not typically leave noticeable scars.

Thread lifting involves implanting special cosmetic threads into both the superficial and deep layers beneath the subcutaneous fat, providing suspension and elevation to loose skin and the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS), thereby achieving skin-tightening and wrinkle-reduction effects. Thread lifting is particularly well-suited for individuals in their 40s, as it is a minimally invasive procedure involving the insertion of protein threads into the face to lift and tighten the skin. This improves skin firmness and reduces sagging or drooping. It usually leaves no scars and allows for a quicker recovery with a high safety profile.

Individuals interested in undergoing thread lifting should visit a reputable medical institution for evaluation and choose the most appropriate procedure based on their individual condition. During the postoperative recovery period, patients should ensure adequate rest and engage in moderate physical activity. They should also maintain a light diet and avoid spicy or irritating foods such as chili peppers, garlic, and ginger to prevent scar hypertrophy.