One of the most innovative new surgical developments is the Contour Thread Lift. This is an effective procedure to lift sagging facial tissues with less downtime or interruption to the patient’s schedule than traditional surgical techniques. Once healed, it looks extremely natural and requires no incisions or detailed wound care. Inserting patented barbs under the skin of the cheeks, the surgeon gently lifts sagging tissues. The result: a relaxed, fresh appearance while preserving and enhancing the face’s natural contours. Local anesthesia is used and patients are back at work within a week. The cost is generally less than comparable surgical procedures but the results may not last as long as traditional methods.