I am so sad that so many reviews from Studio 27 are outdated and poor. I have now gotten botox, touch up lip filler (they allowed me to just do a 1/2 syringe while some places don't allow that), and a thread lift. I'm not sure what type of threads were used, perhaps PDO..? Apologies, I'm not certain.
I can tell that Michael has a very particular sense of aesthetic, and she has a great eye for what needs to be done and how. I usually leave things up to a hair dresser, medi spa, or Nordstrom consultant etc to determine what would look best because I'm autistic and I have no semblance of keen self evaluation this is where someone like Michael can be very helpful.
This was my first time getting threads and my second time getting a neuromodulator (botulinum) injection.
Now the GREAT part! I was a little scared of getting threads because I'd never had em before. Michael put 2 threads on each side of my jaw line, which is where I wanted the threads. This is not a very significant amount of threads, or so I've discovered since the treatment. It's on the more "conservative" side. She used a perfect amount of local anesthetic beforehand; I have pretty thick skin, so I'm glad she used a good amount. I just closed my eyes after that and let her work. At one point, she had to use a fair amount of force to get the cannula shoved subdermally, but she had everything under control. I did feel pressure, but very little pain.
As soon as i left, I went to visit with a buddy of mine (a straight, generally objective male). He was totally shocked and asked me immediately what I'd done to my face because it looked so good. He said "you don't look like a different person or anything, but you look like the best version of you. Your face that was already beautiful looks perfected. Jesus, that's impressive!" I was also totally impressed when I looked in the mirror. Everyone says that the threads cause the dermis to become fortified and tighter/less saggy/more chiseled "V line"; this is not only due to the threads mechanically pulling up the tissues, but also due to the thread ingredients' I ability to initiate collagen/elastin production. It's been a few weeks since I've had it done. It's one of the best things I've ever done for my face. it ended up looking absolutely INCREDIBLE, lifting my thick skin upwards to a fairly significant degree.
This is clearly not a substitute for a face lift, or other very invasive procedures that a plastic surgeon can perform. However, I'd say it's the verrrrry next best option. I did feel like I got punched in the jaw for a few days, but hey I've had much worse pain in my life, and and it's 100% worth it. I left before and afters in the pics before us in the Amazon super cheap rendition of a 50s outfit and the after is the banned books gray shirt. read more