Before and after thread lift, what not to do? What can you eat? And what you should know in 2025

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Thread lift is a type of beauty enhancement that is very popular. Thread lift involves inserting threads under the skin. The skin will be hooked up along the thread in the direction that the thread is inserted. It is similar to hooking a hook. Thread lift helps adjust the face to look slimmer or helps fix sagging cheeks by making them firmer, as well as reducing wrinkles. Therefore, for thread lift to be effective, the person having it done should know:Instructions before and after thread lift

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Behavior before thread lift

Thread lifting is a medical innovation used in the beauty industry. The procedure involves inserting threads under the skin to tighten the skin. Therefore, to ensure safety for those undergoing thread lifting, those undergoing thread lifting should follow these steps before the procedure:

  • Those who undergo thread lifts should study the information and consult a doctor to assess the facial structure or problems that need to be corrected. 
  • If the person undergoing thread lift has a chronic disease or is allergic to medication, the doctor should be informed before undergoing the thread lift.
  • You should avoid taking aspirin, vitamin E, and dietary supplements at least 3-7 days before the thread lift. 
  • Do not drink alcoholic beverages 1 day before the thread lift. 
  • Avoid exercise or activities that cause blood to pump.
  • If you have a dental appointment with a doctor, you should have your dental work done before having the thread lift because after having the thread lift, you cannot open your mouth wide for 1 month.
  • Do not dye your hair and wash your hair thoroughly before having the thread lift.
  • If the skin on your face has problems, such as dermatitis or severe acne, you should seek treatment to completely heal it first.

Post-thread lift behavior

After the thread lift is complete, if the person who has the thread lift wants good results, efficiency, and long-lasting threads, the person who has the thread lift should do the following after the thread lift:

  • After the thread lift is complete, you can apply cold compresses to the area where the thread was inserted to reduce swelling.
  • You should take all the medication prescribed by your doctor, including anti-swelling and anti-inflammatory medications.
  • Can I wear a face bandage to reduce swelling and provide support?
  • 1-2 weeks after the thread lift, you should avoid eating spicy food, spicy food, pickled food, and alcoholic beverages.
  • After threading, you can wash your face with clean water, but do not let it get wet for a long time. 
  • After the thread lift, you should avoid wearing makeup. You can wear makeup the next day.
  • Avoid activities that expose you to heat, such as saunas or laser treatments.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise as it stimulates blood circulation.
  • Avoid touching your face with your hands after threading to prevent infection. 
  • Avoid sleeping face down for 1 month to prevent friction and pressure sores.
  • After the thread lift, do not open your mouth wide as this will cause the thread to move out of position.
  • If any problems occur, such as protruding threads or abnormal symptoms, you should see a doctor immediately.

It can be divided into symptom durations according to the day as follows:

  • 3 hours after the thread lift is complete, patients can get wet for no more than 15 minutes. When returning home, patients can use a mild soap to wash their face, but must be gentle. 
  • 6 hours after the thread lift is complete, the effect of the anesthetic will gradually decrease. The swelling from the anesthetic will start to disappear. If there is still swelling in any area, you can apply a cold compress. But apply gently, do not press, and it must be clean.
  • 24 hours after the thread lift is done, the swelling from the needle will increase. Patients do not need to be alarmed. Some people may misunderstand the results. To see clear results, it takes about 2 weeks. During this time, it cannot be assessed because there is still swelling.
  • 2 days after the thread lift, symptoms start to improve. Things to avoid during this period after the thread lift include avoiding fermented foods, raw foods, forbidden foods, and drinking alcoholic beverages. This may also include exposure to heat, such as going to a sauna or being out in the sun.
  • After 3 days of thread lift, the pain, swelling, redness, and bruising will start to improve. If the symptoms worsen, see a doctor immediately. 
  • 7-10 days after the thread lift, bruising will still remain but will gradually fade on its own. 
  • Two weeks after the thread lift, the swelling is almost gone. Patients can go about their normal lives, but they should still avoid heat.
  • 1 month after the thread lift, patients should not open their mouth wide.

Can I wash my face after thread lift?

After the thread lift is complete, the person who has the thread lift can wash their face with plain water as usual, but should not get water on for more than 15 minutes. In addition, you should avoid washing your face with foam or products that contain chemicals, such as toner, balm, cleanser, and products that contain alcohol as ingredients, because it may cause irritation. Instead, use mild soap for children or cosmeceutical products to reduce skin clogging.

Can I eat eggs after thread lift?

Everyone has probably heard that eating eggs will cause wounds to become inflamed or that wounds will heal more slowly. But in fact, eggs contain protein, which helps with wound healing and helps with tissue creation, including helping with repairing worn out parts of the body, making wounds heal faster. Therefore, after having thread lifts, eggs can be eaten, but they must be cooked every time. 

Can I eat seafood after thread lift?

Can people who have had thread lifts eat seafood? The answer is, if it has been cooked, it can be eaten. However, if it is seafood that has not been cooked, it should definitely not be eaten. This is because food that has not been cooked often contains contaminants such as germs or parasites that can cause the wound from the needle to heal slowly or cause the wound to become infected and inflamed.

Can I eat fermented fish after thread lift?

Can people who have thread lifts eat fermented fish? The answer is no, because fermented fish is a type of fermented food that has a production process that does not sterilize the body, which may be contaminated with germs, causing the thread lift wound to become inflamed or infected, which may cause the wound to heal slowly. You should avoid eating it for at least 1-2 weeks.

Can I sleep on my side after getting thread lifts?

After the thread lift is complete, within 1-3 days, the person who has the thread lift should not sleep face down or on their side because after the thread lift, there will still be a wound. Sleeping on your side may cause pressure, skin contact with the pillow causing friction, resulting in inflammation or easy infection.

Can I exercise after getting thread lifts?

In general You can exercise normally after thread lift. However, you should avoid exercises that require a lot of energy, such as weight lifting, playing contact sports, or exercising outdoors that causes a lot of sweating, as this may cause the threads to move or come out.

Finally, if any readers still have questions or would like to inquire about thread lifts, you can inquire with a specialist doctor. Dr. Som and Dr. Grace Here at Mudan Pavilion Wellness Center, we offer free consultations.