Face lift threads are a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure in which fine threads are placed under the skin to lift sagging tissue and stimulate collagen. They suit mild to moderate sagging of the cheeks, jawline, brows and neck, and the aim is a firmer, fresher-looking face without conventional surgery.
The threads are usually made of absorbable materials such as polydioxanone (PDO), poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) or polycaprolactone (PCL). They may be smooth, braided, or fitted with tiny barbs or cones that anchor and lift tissue. After local anaesthesia they are inserted through small openings with a fine needle or cannula and tightened.
A session often takes 30 to 60 minutes, and mild swelling or bruising may last one to two weeks. The lift is often visible at once and then settles, and the result becomes clearer over one to three months as collagen forms, usually lasting from about six months to two years depending on the thread.
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They give the face and neck a mild to moderate lift and may improve skin quality by stimulating collagen, without large surgical incisions and with a short recovery. They do not replace surgery for marked sagging.
People with mild to moderate sagging, reasonably good skin elasticity and good general health. Threads are usually unsuitable for severe sagging or very thin skin, and are not advised during pregnancy or with an active skin infection. The doctor decides after an examination.
The most common materials are PDO, PLLA and PCL, all of which the body gradually absorbs. Shapes include smooth, braided, and barbed or cone threads designed for lifting. The doctor chooses according to the area and degree of sagging.
The doctor reviews your medical history and medicines, and may advise avoiding anti-inflammatory drugs and blood-thinning supplements beforehand. Never stop a prescribed medicine, such as aspirin or an anticoagulant, without asking your doctor. The area is photographed for comparison.
After disinfection and local anaesthesia, the threads are passed under the skin through small entry points with a needle or cannula and directed to lift the tissue. Excess thread ends are trimmed if needed. It usually takes under an hour.
Swelling, bruising, a feeling of tightness or mild pain may appear, and sometimes temporary skin dimpling. For about two weeks you are usually advised to avoid massage, exaggerated facial expressions and strenuous exercise, and to sleep on your back, as your doctor directs.
The lift is often visible straight away and improves over the following weeks as collagen forms. Results usually last roughly six months to two years depending on the material and the individual. The procedure can be repeated.
These include bruising, swelling, pain, facial asymmetry, and dimples or irregularities in the skin. A thread may become visible, palpable or inflamed, and infection can occur. Injury to a nerve or salivary gland is rare, and threads sometimes need to be removed.
They need no surgical incisions, and the tiny entry points usually heal without a noticeable mark, although a small mark may remain in some people.
Waiting about 3 to 7 days is usually enough to confirm that swelling is settling and there are no complications. Your treating doctor will confirm the right timing for you.
