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.
Our NewLift Specialist
Denise Wong
M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Wong has a special interest in non-surgical and minimally invasive aesthetic procedures and is especially trained in thread lifting. Dr. Wong is committed to providing patients with the most advanced treatments available to ensure a desired aesthetic outcome.
She has been an invited speaker to international lectures, authored several publications, and actively teaches at the University of California, San Francisco. Her sincere passion in teaching translates to educating her patients, ultimately lending to quality patient care and results.
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