Thread Lift
A thread lift is a popular cosmetic procedure.Thread lifts are a less invasive alternative to surgical face lift, used to achieve a more-youthful appearance. The threads lift the skin and tighten saggy skin/fat tissue to erase lines and create facial definition. Thread lifts have been used worldwide for decades, over which time this technique has been refined and perfected.
What are threads?
Facial threads have been used worldwide for decades to support sagging skin but are not to be used or thought of as an alternative to the more surgically invasive face lift.
They are bio absorbable and are used for the elevation of the mid face, lower face and neck area.
The unique design allows for recontouring and elevating sagging skin through a minimally invasive approach.
What can be expected during the procedure?
Your face will be marked out with a pen and you will have local anaesthetic injected into the areas where your threads are to be inserted.
A tiny puncture hole is made, and a small blunt hollow tube is slid under the skin to place the thread.
The placement of the threads is extremely important to ensure the correct amount of elevation for the individual’s facial structure.
Once the threads have been positioned through the tiny puncture sites, they are then gently tightened and secured to the facial tissue and skin.
Minimal dressing on the entry point is applied.
This procedure usually takes approximately 30-60 minutes, depending on the number of threads used.
As the threads are very fine, they are vulnerable for the first few days until the body develops fibrosis, which then strengthens and holds the facial tissue surrounding the thread into its new position.