A surgical facelift is no longer the only option for lifting and contouring the face.  Thread lifts are another important method that is gaining popularity and efficacy.  Also known as suture lifts, thread lifts involve the use of threads or sutures made from the same materials used in surgery to close wounds.  When placed under the skin, they can be used to tighten and volumize areas of the skin that are loose or sagging.  Much like suspension cables, they are designed to hold up the skin in place, and provide a supportive structure that defies the effects of gravity and ageing.  Thread lifts are a convenient “lunchtime” facial rejuvenation alternative, that requires no general anaesthesia, hospitalisation or long recovery, and give immediate results that continue to improve up to four months after the procedure.  They can be performed in various areas of the face and body, to target specific problem areas, or used to give an overall facial rejuvenation from the brows to the neck area.