Threadlift is usually performed as a standalone procedure since it is very effective in eradicating the signs of aging. However, in some cases, a threadlift can be combined with certain cosmetic treatments, if the patient is seeking certain specific results. Threadlift seeks to eradicate aging symptoms in a one-dimension manner. The procedure includes using surgical threads that are inserted under the skin through minimally-invasive incisions. The thread is used to pull-up the underlying skin. This instantly yields a younger look on the facial skin, as it seems tighter or stretched.

However, this form of treatment is unable to resolve some typical issues like pigmentation marks or dull skin tone due to excessive exposure to sunlight. This essentially means that a threadlift is a bit limited when it comes to providing rejuvenation and overall texture improvement to the skin. Thus, some additional treatments might be sought.

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers or injectable fillers are among the most commonly combined treatments with a threadlift. This is because dermal fillers are effective volume enhancers, i.e. they complement a threadlift by augmenting the skin’s volume, slowly pushing out the wrinkles, helping to even-out the skin tone to a greater extent.

Further, dermal fillers are sought by people for re-contouring their facial features. Dermal fillers are very effective for either impairing or augmenting the appearance of facial features such as brows, eyelids, chin, nasolabial folds and cheeks. The action of dermal fillers is comprehensive but subtle, and this perfectly blends with the overall skin-stretching attained through Threadlift.

Sculptra

Sculptra is among the safest of synthetic dermal fillers and can be easily combined with Threadlift. It uses a synthetic formulation of poly-L-lactic acid (PLA) and is also called a PLA filler treatment. While the synthetic nature of PLA helps to control costs, the inherent nature of PLA ensures its safety. PLA is a natural-occurring acid, found among all human beings. Thus, when it is injected into the face, there are no fears regarding adverse reactions.

PLA has a complex formulation that makes it difficult for the bodily enzymes to metabolize it. This makes Sculptra a long-term solution as a dermal filler treatment. Unlike other dermal fillers that are aimed at only volumizing the facial skin tissue, Sculptra is aimed at sustaining long-term results. The presence of PLA within the skin’s tissue stimulates a very mild inflammatory reaction that in turn induces greater formation of skin proteins like collagen. A higher concentration of collagen assists in sustaining the results of both, Threadlift and Sculptra, by making the skin structurally stronger and more immune to aging factors.

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels are perfectly suited for complementing the action of a threadlift. A peel doesn’t interfere with the sub-epidermal route of a threadlift procedure. Instead, it acts superficially upon the skin’s outer surface, helping to render it an instant glow. This happens because chemical peels are aimed at slowly scrubbing-off the outermost cells of the skin, helping to reveal the underlying, fresher skin surface. Various kinds of chemical peels can be combined with a threadlift, like:

  • Alphahydroxy acid or AHA Peels—mildest of chemical peels that includes glycolic peels, fruit-acid peels and lactic acid peels.
  • Trichloroacetic acid or TCA Peels—a medium-potency peel that is aimed at reducing spotting induced by acne or hyperpigmentation.
  • Phenol peels—among the most intense and effective chemical peels, recommended for people with history of severe skin scarring. However, it is not suited for people with darker skin tone.