The Non-Surgical Way to Tighten the Face and Neck
For many of us, a loss of facial fat and a weakening or sagging of the facial structure is a natural byproduct of the aging process.
We get great results with Botox and injectable fillers in restoring volume and lift to the upper two thirds of the face – namely, in the cheeks, under-eye region, and the forehead and temples.
For patients with sagging in the jawline and the neck, however, the most effective treatment until now has been a surgical procedure, such as a facelift. That’s why Novathreads is nothing short of a game changer for patients looking to avoid surgical options.
What Are Novathreads And How Do They Work?
Novathreads are comprised of Polydioxanone (PDO), a synthetic, absorbable surgical suture that has been widely used to assist in performing open heart surgeries and other cardiothoracic procedures.
When used as a cosmetic procedure, it works by inducing healthy, new collagen production in the skin, effectively lifting and tightening the underlying skin tissue.
After Novathreads are injected into the targeted treatment area, they will become fully absorbed into the body within 4 to 6 months and will leave zero scar tissue.
The results speak for themselves, as you will see in these before and after pictures of patients who have undergone the Novathreads procedure:
See more “Before and After” photos here www.novathreads.com
Will Novathreads Get Rid of A Double Chin?
Novathreads is an ideal treatment to lift and tighten the lower third of the face, as well as the neck. It does not, however, address submental fat – aka the dreaded “double chin”. To get rid of a double chin, we would likely recommend Kybella prior to the Novathreads tightening procedure.
What Is Kybella?
Kybella is a non-invasive treatment we perform in our office that destroys submental fat cells. Like Novathreads, this procedure is a game-changer. It is the first procedure that destroys these fat cells.
Learn more about Kybella here
Meet Dr. Vivas
Alejandra Vivas, MD is thrilled to offer the Novathreads treatment to our patients.
“Novathreads have been an established treatment overseas and have recently received FDA-clearance in the U.S”, says Dr. Vivas. “There’s no downtime, zero to minimal pain, and the results are immediate. My patients can come in on the lunch hour and complete the procedure in no time at all.”
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About Dr. Vivas
Born in Austin, Texas but Venezuelan through parents, Dr. Vivas received her MD from Central University of Venezuela, where she graduated with honors in the top 5% of her class.
After finishing intern year at Cleveland Clinic Florida (Weston, FL), she did a research fellowship in Wound Healing at University of Miami (UM) where as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate and Clinical Sub-Investigator she conducted multiple clinical trials and co-authored over 35 peer reviewed articles and book chapters. During that time, she was a volunteer member of the Wound Care Team that served in the UM Haiti earthquake relief project.
Dr. Vivas completed her residency in Dermatology and Cutaneous surgery at University of Miami receiving an award for excellence in dermatologic surgery.
She has spoken at national and international dermatologic conferences and has served as a reviewer for several dermatologic journals including Dermatologic Surgery Journal, International Wound Journal and Journal of Functional Biomaterials.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Vivas is passionate about all aspects of Dermatology including medical and cosmetic dermatology as well as dermatologic surgery.
Call our office today at 954-987-7512 to arrange a consultation with Dr. Vivas and to learn more about Novathreads.