New Lift at Wave Plastic Surgery
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.
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