Evaluation of Thread Lifts with High‐Frequency Ultrasound

The number of esthetic procedures performed worldwide has been steadily increasing, including the growing use of thread lifts. As procedural volume grows, so does the need for imaging-based evaluation of thread lifts. High-frequency ultrasound (HFUS) provides high-resolution imaging of facial structures, allowing accurate assessment of thread morphology. This pictorial essay presents an ultrasound-based approach to thread lift evaluation, including equipment requirements, pre-procedural mapping, skin anatomy and layers, characteristic imaging patterns, potential complications, and the value of ultrasound guidance during the procedure.