Understanding thread lift
Threads are inserted through small entry points and anchored so that tissue is gently repositioned. As the threads absorb over months, collagen forms along their track, which contributes a secondary, longer-lasting effect.
Patient selection determines the result. Mild to moderate laxity with reasonable skin quality does well; heavy, significantly sagging tissue does not, and a surgical opinion is the honest recommendation in that case.
It is a medical procedure performed under local anaesthesia with defined aftercare, and it carries specific risks including thread visibility, dimpling and asymmetry, which are discussed before consent.
This may suit you if
- Mild to moderate midface or jawline laxity
- Early jowling with reasonable skin quality
- Patients wanting subtle repositioning without surgery
What happens at the clinic
- 1
Selection and planning
Suitability is assessed carefully, the vector of lift is planned and marked, and expectations are set precisely.
- 2
Local anaesthesia
The entry points and thread paths are anaesthetised for comfort.
- 3
Thread placement
Threads are inserted along the planned vectors and adjusted for symmetry, then trimmed at the entry points.
- 4
Recovery and review
Aftercare restrictions are explained in detail and a review is scheduled once swelling settles.
Aftercare
- Avoid wide mouth opening, facial massage and dental work for two weeks
- Sleep on your back with the head slightly elevated for several nights
- No strenuous exercise, sauna or facials for two weeks
- Eat soft food for the first few days
Possible side effects
- Swelling, bruising and tenderness
- Dimpling or puckering at entry points, usually temporary
- Asymmetry or thread visibility
- Infection or thread extrusion — uncommon but possible