When comparing Face Lift and Thread Lift, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Both procedures effectively lift and firm the face, but they’re suited to different levels of skin laxity and individual factors. BLS Surgery Center invites those who are still unsure to explore what each procedure entails and which type of facial sagging each is best suited to treat.
Assess Your Level of Facial Sagging — Which Procedure Fits?
Mild Sagging
Around age 25+, you may notice faint nasolabial folds forming beside the nose and above the lips. Several non-surgical treatments can help lift and firm the face, including:
- Laser skin tightening
- Dermal fillers
- Collagen stimulation with Sculptra
- Thread Lift
Moderate Sagging
As aging progresses, nasolabial folds deepen and marionette lines (extending from mouth corners) begin to appear. At this stage, the folds haven’t yet merged. The recommended solution: Face Lift.
Severe Sagging
When nasolabial folds and marionette lines merge into one continuous crease, accompanied by drooping outer eyes, sagging cheeks, and jowls, the most effective solution is a Face Lift. Post-surgery maintenance with injectables, laser tightening, or other minor procedures can help refine deep lines and wrinkles.
What Causes Nasolabial Folds?
- Aging: Reduced collagen production leads to skin laxity.
- Bone resorption: Loss of volume under the eyes and cheekbones causes sagging above the folds.
- Facial muscle movement: Repeated expressions like smiling and laughing create creases over time.
- Fat accumulation: Bulky cheeks and jowls deepen folds, especially with age.
- Skin deterioration: Smoking, dehydration, sun exposure, and poor sleep damage collagen and elastin.
- Collagen decline: After age 25, collagen production slows, leading to dryness, sagging, and visible wrinkles.
- Sleeping position: Side sleeping compresses the cheeks, creating fold lines.
How to Treat Nasolabial Folds
- Laser tightening: Firms sagging cheeks and reduces folds.
- Dermal fillers: Plumps deep folds for smoother, youthful skin.
- Sculptra: Stimulates collagen for firmer, wrinkle-free skin.
- Thread Lift: Uses dissolvable barbed threads inserted under the skin to lift and firm.
- Mint Lift (Minimal Invasive Non-surgical Thread) is popular for its strong lift and longer-lasting results.
Face Lift (Facelift)
A surgical technique that lifts the SMAS layer (Superficial Musculo Aponeurotic System) to reduce sagging, tighten skin, and smooth deep wrinkles and folds—resulting in a youthful appearance.
How Soon Do You See Results from Thread Lift?
After Mint Lift, changes are noticeable immediately. Within 1–2 weeks, swelling subsides and the skin appears firmer and smoother. By 1 month, the face looks lifted, contoured, and naturally youthful.
Is Thread Lift Better Than Face Lift?
Thread Lift is a targeted anti-aging procedure that effectively treats nasolabial folds. Mint Lift uses PDO (Polydioxanone) threads, the only type approved by Thailand’s FDA. It’s safe and effective.
However, choosing between Thread Lift and Face Lift depends on age, skin condition, and individual concerns. A professional evaluation is essential before deciding.
What Is a Face Lift?
A Face Lift is a surgical procedure that corrects sagging and deep wrinkles. At BLS Surgery Center, the technique targets the deep SMAS layer, delivering long-lasting, natural results.
Because the pull is applied beneath the skin surface, it reduces the risk of keloid scarring. Incisions are minimal and hidden using the Invisible Lock technique—blending seamlessly into the hairline and ear contour.
How Long Does a Face Lift Last?
How Long Does a Face Lift Last?
Results typically last 5–10 years, depending on skin condition and post-op care.
Patients may combine Face Lift with:
- Laser tightening
- Dermal fillers
- Sculptra collagen stimulation
- Mint Lift thread lift
…to address fine lines and maintain skin quality—extending the longevity of the facelift results.
Where’s the Best Place for a Face Lift?
To ensure safety, minimal scarring, natural results, and long-lasting effects, consider these factors:
- Performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon
- Verify credentials at https://www.tmc.or.th
- Licensed medical facility
- Check clinic licenses at https://hosp.hss.moph.go.th
- General anesthesia by anesthesiologist
- At BLS Surgery Center, anesthesia is administered 1:1 by a licensed anesthesiologist throughout the procedure.
- Advanced lifting and scar-concealing techniques
- BLS uses deep SMAS lifting and Invisible Lock suturing for hidden, natural-looking scars.
Choose BLS Surgery Center — Asia Pacific Award-Winning Facelift Clinic
BLS Surgery Center has received the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) and the title
‘The Best Endoscopic-Brow Lift and Facelift’,
recognizing its high standards and surgical expertise.
Under the care of Dr. Suphakorn Tangchirakhaphan, MD. (Dr. Earth), patients receive ethical, professional treatment with full safety protocols.
The clinic operates under BLS Medical Center, a licensed medical facility (License No. 10102002367 — verified at https://hosp.hss.moph.go.th).If you’re interested in a facelift with Dr. Earth, you can contact BLS Surgery Center directly for consultation or questions.
Explore Real Reviews of Face Lift and Mint Thread Lift — Two Powerful Anti-Aging Procedures at BLS Surgery Center
