NovaThreads Sherman Oaks

The cost of the Novathreads procedure depends on the type and number of threads used.  They generally cost from $300 to $5,000. 

The collagen induced by Novathreads can last up to 2 years. The Novathread itself dissolves after 6 months time. The lifted appearance of skin can last 1 month to the entirety of the two years, depending on the type and number of threads used.

When the more aggressive, thicker threads are used, the lifting is more significant, and so is the duration.  However, the pain from the procedure and risks of dimpling or thread visibility can also be higher.

NovaThread is a company that makes PDO threads. There are many other brands that also make PDO threads of different shapes and sizes.

Other than pain and the possibility of bruising, there’s usually no downtime after a thread procedure.  Restrictions of not sleeping on the face or opening the mouth too wide after thread lift are for about 2 weeks.

Individuals with very thin skin or low amounts of fat are not good candidates for thread lift. This is because the threads may be visible and/or cause dimpling and irregularities in the skin.

Novathreads come in many shapes and sizes. The blunt tips have a rounded tip (less bruising), while sharps are like a regular needle. The barb threads, infinity threads, and beyond threads all have different types of tiny spikes with variable grip strengths for lifting the skin. Thicker threads with larger diameter sizes are stronger than smaller diameter threads and less likely to break. 

If the pulling is not too tight, the results can be immediately normal. With a tighter more lifted placement, some dimpling may be visible for about 2 weeks. Rarely, the pitting can last as long as the life of the thread, which is about 6 months.

Yes, Nova Thread is one brand that makes PDO threads. Many other brands are now available in the USA.

Given that Novathreads dissolve over 6 months, they are usually very safe. Any side effects usually resolve after the threads get broken down. 

Sculptra and PDO threads both can stimulate collagen. Sculptra however is strong for volumizing and does not do any lifting. Thread lift is designed to grip the skin and hold it in a lifted position.