Candidates for thread lifts are typically in their late thirties to late fifties, with mild to moderate signs of skin laxity. While most patients with excessive laxities will benefit more from facelift surgery, thread lifts can provide a facelift alternative for patients who do not want or cannot have surgery for medical reasons. Many people with age-related conditions that preclude surgery (such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease) can benefit from thread lifts because they can be performed under local anesthesia.