
NEW LIFT Non-Surgival Thread Lifts
New Lift is a non-surgical procedure that uses NovaThread dissolvable threads that are injected into the dermis to stimulate collagen and lift underlying tissue. For those interested in returning to a youthful, healthy appearance,New Lift at WAVE offers patients results similar to a traditional face and neck lift with no incisions, no scars and no downtime.
New Lift Pre-Treatment:
- Avoid NSAIDS and blood thinners for 2 weeks prior to treatment.
- Ensure skin is clean of makeup and lotions.
- Talk to your provider if you have any medical conditions or allergies.
- Postpone social events and big activities for 3 weeks.
- Medications may be prescribed to help relieve discomfort and sensitivity, talk to your consultant or provider to discuss options.
New Lift Post-Treatment:
- Effects will be seen immediately after treatment. However, maximum effects are typically seen 4-6 weeks.
- Swelling and bruising is expected.
- Arnica may be taken to facilitate healing. • Irregularity and asymmetry of the tissue is common and will typically resolve in 2-3 weeks.
- Pain at the insertion site is expected and will resolve over time.
- Avoid excessive facial movement and animation for approximately 2 weeks.
- Facial treatments (laser, microneedling, fillers) may resume after 4 weeks.
- Avoid strenuous activities (exercise) for 2 weeks.
- Avoid steam rooms, hot tubs, saunas for 2 weeks.
- Any discomfort, Tylenol may be taken.
- Antibiotics and Arnica will be prescribed.
- Medical tape will be placed along the cheeks and/or compression garment (as needed). Tape may be removed 1 day post tx. Remove tape in upward motion.
- Buckling or ridges may occur post treatment, call and schedule a follow up appointment should this occur.
Get Your Consultation Today
Give us a call today to schedule a consultation with one of the plastic surgery experts at Wave Plastic Surgery.
Our NewLift Specialist

Peter Lee
M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Peter is CEO and Chief Surgeon of WAVE Plastic Surgery Center with over 20 years of plastic surgery experience, overlooking 30K+ successful plastic surgery cases. He has mentored master surgeons around the world in state-of-the-art techniques, and has been inducted into the RealSelf 100 & 500 Hall of Fame.
His many accolades and shining results are evidence of Peter’s expertise.
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