By Dr. María Fernanda Benavides
Aesthetic Medicine in Bogotá
Our face is our calling card. It’s normal that, over time, our cheekbones lose definition, our cheeks become less firm, our jawline becomes less defined, and wrinkles appear around our mouths. Many patients come to our aesthetic medicine clinic in Bogotá saying, “I look tired, but I don’t want surgery.”
In these cases, the good news is that facial thread lifts are a very valuable aesthetic medicine tool. They allow you to reposition your tissues, redefine your facial contours, and stimulate collagen production without visible scarring and with a short recovery time.
How does our face age and why do we develop sagging skin and wrinkles?
Facial aging is not just about “excess skin.” The following factors are involved:
- Loss of collagen and elastin: our skin becomes thinner and less elastic.
- Decrease in fat compartments: volumes change position.
- Relaxation of the supporting ligaments: the tissues “slide” downwards.
- Bone changes: our facial skeleton also remodels with age.
That’s why, after a certain age, they start to become noticeable:
- Prominent nasolabial folds.
- Puppet lines around the mouth.
- Sagging cheeks and flat cheekbones.
- Chin and neck with a flabby appearance.
- Poorly defined facial oval.
Benefits of thread lifts for the face
Facial thread lifts can:
- Lifting our mid-face, repositioning the volume of the cheeks.
- Restore the definition of our facial oval and jawline.
- To reduce nasolabial folds and marionette lines without “freezing” our expression.
- Improve the sagging of our neck and chin.
Post-treatment care after placement of thread lifts in the face
After the procedure, most of our patients can return to their daily routine with certain recommendations:
- Avoid makeup for the first 24-48 hours as directed.
- Do not massage your face or have any cosmetic procedures done in the area for several weeks.
- Sleep on your back with your head elevated for at least the first week.
- Avoid high-impact exercises or contact sports for 10-14 days.
- Do not expose yourself to extreme heat in saunas, Turkish baths or tanning beds during the initial period.
Duration of results
As with other areas, facial thread lifts maintain their effect for approximately 18 to 24 months, depending on:
- Age and lifestyle.
- Quantity and type of thread used.
Frequently asked questions about thread lifts for the face
- Do facial thread lifts hurt?
Local anesthesia is used, so the procedure is usually well tolerated. It’s common to feel pressure or slight discomfort during insertion and a little tightness afterward. - When will I see the result?
There is an immediate lifting effect due to the mechanical traction. In the following weeks, the skin’s texture and firmness improve thanks to collagen biostimulation. - Are the threads noticeable to the touch or to the eye?
When correctly positioned and the appropriate thread type is selected, they should not look or feel like stiff cords. - What is the price of thread lifts for the face?
The question “what is the price of thread lifts?” is very common when we receive inquiries, but the answer at Benavides Aesthetic Medicine will always be: it depends on your case. The price is determined after an evaluation with the doctor at our office in Bogotá, taking into account the number of threads, the areas to be treated, and the complexity of the procedure. - Can I have the procedure done if I live or work in Bogotá and have little time?
The thread lift procedure is outpatient and recovery is usually quick. Most patients return to their work routine in a short time.
Schedule your facial thread lift consultation in Bogotá with Dr. Benavides
I am Dr. María Fernanda Benavides, a medical surgeon with a master’s degree in Aesthetic and Laser Medicine, and over 15 years of experience and training in Colombia, Spain, and Italy. My approach combines medical expertise, advanced technology, and natural-looking results, always with a personalized and responsible assessment.
If you’d like to know if this treatment is right for you, schedule your aesthetic medicine appointment in Bogotá here and receive a complete evaluation directly from me.
