Thread Lift

A lift without surgery. Immediate results. Natural — progressively better. A thread lift uses fine, dissolvable sutures (PDO or PLLA) inserted under the skin to mechanically lift sagging tissue and simultaneously stimulate collagen production. The result is a subtle, immediate lift — with improvement continuing over 3-6 months as the threads dissolve and collagen replaces them.

Thread lift is not a replacement for surgical facelift — no non-surgical treatment can replicate surgery for significant skin laxity. However, for patients with early-moderate facial sagging not ready for surgery, or as a maintenance tool between surgical procedures, thread lift offers a valuable and low-downtime option.

Application & Duration Cog Threads (Lifting) Barbed threads that lift cheeks, jowls, brows, and neck mechanically. Results last 12-18 months. Smooth / Mono Threads (Collagen) Non-barbed threads for skin quality improvement — progressive improvement only. 12-18 months.

PLLA Threads Stimulates significantly more collagen than PDO. Longer duration (18-24 months). Nose Thread Lift Lifts the nasal tip and defines the bridge temporarily — non-surgical rhinoplasty lasting 12-18 months.

Treatment Time 45-90 minutes depending on areas

Anaesthesia

Local anaesthesia / topical numbing Downtime 2-5 days — swelling, bruising, and mild dimpling settle Onset Immediate lift; collagen benefit builds over 3-6 months Duration 12-18 months (PDO cog); 18-24 months (PLLA)

Frequently Asked Questions

How is thread lift different from a surgical facelift?

A thread lift provides a subtle, temporary lift (12-24 months) with minimal downtime. A surgical facelift provides a more significant and longer-lasting result (7-12 years) with a proper recovery period. For mild-moderate laxity without surgery, threads are excellent. For significant sagging, surgery remains the definitive solution.

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