What is a Thread Lift?
It is cosmetic surgery using biodegradable threads that can help in lifting sagging skin by tightening it. These are usually made from materials such as Polydioxanone, Polycaprolactone, or Polylactic acid and inserted into the skin through fine needles or cannulas. It works by stimulating collagen under the skin to improve elasticity and firmness over time.
The thread lifts can be applied in the treatment of various parts of the body as follows.
- Face - Cheek, Jawline, eyebrow, and below the eyes
- Neck - Removals of hanging skin or wrinkles
- Body - Loosening of hanging skin on arms, abdomen, thighs, and buttocks
Advantages of a Thread Lift
Thread lift treatments have many benefits that make them a good alternative for people who would want to appear youthful without going through surgery as outlined below:-
- It is a non-surgical procedure - a thread lift, not like most other facelifts, which is not an invasive or general anaesthetic procedure so minimizes risks and recovery periods.
- Immediate lift - Softening facial features that occur after the procedure but continue to become better as the patient's more collagen is made.
- Enhances Collagen - Threads stimulate natural collagen production in the skin to improve the overall texture and elasticity of the skin.
- Customized - The procedure is customized based on the individual's requirements to treat specific issues.
- Minimal Downtime - Most patients can return to their normal activities within one or two days.
- Long Lasting Effects - Efficacy is not permanent, but may last between 1 year and 3 years depending on the type of thread utilized and the patient's condition.
How the Thread Lift Procedure Works?
Fine needles are injected into the fibres beneath the skin during this subdermal surgery. As the threads are carefully drawn within, they both lift and keep the skin in place. Although the threads gradually dissolve within the body, they have a mechanism that promotes the synthesis of elastin and collagen. This has both short-term and long-term effects.
The Procedure at Dermavision - The Skin Clinic
At Dermavision - The Skin Clinic, we make sure that all our patients will go through a comfortable and professional treatment. And here's what you should expect during a thread lift procedure:-
- Consultation & Planning - Our experts have an extensive consultation in understanding your concerns and aesthetic goals. We create the most suited treatment plan for your needs.
- Preparation - The area to be treated is cleaned, and a local anaesthetic is applied to avoid any pain.
- Thread Insertion - The insertion of the fine cannula or needle inserts the thin threads into the skin. The threads are inserted in a manner that creates the appropriate amount of lift.
- Completion - The average duration of 30-60 minutes is determined by the area to be treated.
- Aftercare Instructions - Patients are given thorough after-care instructions to help the patient heal with the best possible outcome.
