Thread Lift in Sydney

How is the thread lift performed?

Absorbable thread lifting is performed under local anaesthetic as a walk-in walk-out procedure in under 60 minutes. Most patients tolerate the thread lifting procedure really well and are often surprised at how quick and easy the process is.

Threads are inserted into the deeper layers of the skin using a fine needle, and there is no cutting or stitching involved. Invisible to the skin’s outer surface, there are two main types of absorbable threads:

• Lifting Threads - used to lift the sagging facial tissue.
• Collagen Threads - primarily used to rejuvenate and thicken sun-damaged and fragile skin.

Am I a good candidate for a thread lift procedure?

If you’re experiencing mild to moderate drooping mid-face tissues and are in your forties to early fifties, then you’re an ideal candidate for a thread facelift procedure. Even more so if you’re looking for a cosmetic surgery procedure that isn’t invasive but offers more than cosmetic injectables can.

Is a thread lift right for me?

If you’ve experienced any of the following conditions, you may be a suitable candidate:

• Mild to moderate sagging and laxity of the skin in the cheeks, eyebrows, jowls, and neck
• Effects of a previous face-lift or neck-lift are wearing off
• A younger patient with cheek and brow sagging caused by weakened tissue/ recent weight loss

When is a thread lift not right for me?

However, some people are not suitable for certain thread lift procedures. These include anyone who has any of the following:

• Very thin, fragile skin associated with advanced facial aging
• Heavy jowls and excess skin, require surgical intervention.
• Unrealistic expectations
• Any medical contraindications

What type of result can I expect from a thread lift procedure?

Thread lifts produce visible changes but they are somewhat subtle, generally only lifting the face by a few millimetres. Many patients prefer this as it creates a more natural-looking result than the more invasive facelift surgery.

As they stimulate new collagen production, the threads will smooth out any fine lines and wrinkles, whilst naturally tightening your skin helping to reduce any facial sagging. Results should be apparent right after the threads are put in place, but you will see the full results a few weeks later after the swelling and bruising has subsided.

Are the results permanent?

There is no lifting process that will produce permanent results, as skin aging is inevitable. Usually, a thread lift lasts around 1 to 3 years, depending on the patient. The low-risk nature of the procedure does mean that patients usually opt to have a fresh set applied once the old sutures have dissolved.