Threadlift Plastic Surgery Cost

In the eternal quest for cosmetic enhancements that promise speedy recovery and instant results, the thread lift -- also known as the feather lift, lunchtime lift or suspension lift -- has emerged as one of the most requested new fixes. The minimally invasive procedure, which usually takes about an hour and typically costs $3,000 to $4,000, is performed in a doctor's office under local anesthesia. The time and cost of the procedure vary in part according to the number of threads used.

A typical face-lift, by contrast, takes about four hours, is performed under general anesthesia, costs $8,000 to $15,000 and requires weeks of recovery. Unlike a face-lift, a thread lift is reversible.

The apparent ease of a thread lift and its promise to subtly ''refresh'' a sagging middle-aged face without weeks of downtime, has made it especially popular with baby boomers leery of the pop-eyed, taut-skinned appearance commonly associated with a face-lift, which removes excess skin.

Even in the deft hands of a board-certified plastic surgeon, there can be complications: threads that bunch up, break or protrude through the skin. In some cases, the nondissolving sutures, which are made of polypropylene and have tiny barbs similar to a fishhook, can be felt or seen.

Then there are the results. Some detractors say that once the swelling disappears, so does the younger look.

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