The Injectable Thread Lift™ is a dermal filler injection “arcing” technique that is ideal for either people with thick folds on the skin or people with loose skin.

What is an Injectable Thread Lift™?

The Injectable Thread Lift™ is a patented, master-level technique using a dermal filler to fill the nasolabial fold, add volume and lift the cheeks, turn out the lips making them appear fuller, and support the tear troughs. All these can be accomplished while using the same amount of product as the traditional method with fewer injections. The technique literally lifts the skin and tacks it back, anchoring it away from the weight of the folds. The effect of the placement of the filler is much like laying down structural support beams to reinforce the sagging folds.

How long do the results last?

The effects of the treatment last as long as the individual product used. Radiesse generally lasts a year or longer, while Juvederm usually lasts about 6 months to a year. Some long term benefits are also realized as the filler stimulates natural collagen growth.

Who can benefit from the procedure?

Anyone who has an area of skin that they want to be lifted or redirected upward can benefit from an Injectable Thread Lift™. The Injectable Thread Lift™ is most appropriate for a patient who has sagging skin that needs to be redirected – whether it is nasolabial folds, oral commissures, upper lip overhangs or jowling. It is also ideal for patients who have loose facial skin.

What kind of filler is injected during the procedure?

The Injectable Thread Lift™ can be used with most dermal fillers. Most treatments use Radiesse or Juvederm XC.

Who created the Injectable Thread Lift™?

The Injectable Thread Lift™ is a patented technique developed by Leslie Fletcher, RN, MEP-C, from the Los Angeles area. Kelly Wala, RN, BSN of Westlake Dermatology is the first provider in Texas trained in the technique.