Thread lifts offer an innovative and minimally invasive solution to lift and tighten the skin. Using bioresorbable threads, this technique helps redefine facial contours, smooth wrinkles, and stimulate natural collagen production. With immediate visible results and progressive firming, thread lifts are ideal for enhancing facial features while preserving natural expression.
Thread lifts do not replace a cervicofacial facelift, but they offer a simple and effective way to maintain a youthful and harmonious appearance over time. They are also commonly recommended as a follow-up to surgical facelifts to preserve results.
Thread lifts offer an innovative and non-surgical solution to lift and tighten the skin of the face and neck. This minimally invasive technique delivers natural-looking, immediate results while stimulating collagen production for firmer, more youthful skin. Below is a list of frequently asked questions to help you better understand the procedure.
The price is €120 per thread, with a minimum of 4 threads. Typically, 8 threads are recommended for a full-face treatment.
Thread lifts involve inserting bioresorbable sutures beneath the skin to reposition sagging tissues and stimulate collagen production. They are designed to provide an immediate lifting effect with progressive skin tightening.
Thread lifts improve facial contours, reduce wrinkles and skin laxity, and help firm areas such as the neck, cheeks, or eyebrows, all while delivering natural and minimally invasive results.
This technique is ideal for individuals aged 40 to 60 who show mild to moderate skin laxity. A consultation will determine whether the procedure is suitable for your goals.
Local anesthesia is applied to ensure comfort. Threads are inserted beneath the skin using a fine needle or cannula. Once in place, they are adjusted to achieve the desired lifting effect. The procedure typically lasts 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the area being treated.
Discomfort is minimal thanks to local anesthesia. You may experience mild tension or sensitivity afterward, which usually resolves quickly.
Fillers restore lost volume, while thread lifts reposition tissue to effectively treat skin ptosis caused by aging. Results from thread lifts are immediate and natural, with subtle lifting of areas like the cheekbones.
Most patients can resume normal daily activities right after the procedure. However, it's recommended to avoid sudden facial movements and intense physical activity for 1 to 2 weeks.
Avoid massaging or manipulating the treated areas for 2 to 3 weeks. Sleep on your back to reduce pressure on the face, and apply a soothing cream if advised by your practitioner. The threads gradually dissolve through contact with bodily fluids and are fully resorbed within 6 to 9 months.
Yes, but avoid hot water and refrain from rubbing the treated areas vigorously.
Results are visible immediately, with progressive improvement in the following weeks due to ongoing collagen stimulation.
A follow-up appointment a few weeks after the procedure is recommended to evaluate results and answer any questions.
The threads naturally dissolve within 6 to 12 months, but the lifting and firming effects may last up to 18 months due to continued collagen production.
Thread lifting is a nonsurgical lifting technique performed at our private clinic. Local anesthesia is usually sufficient, though sedation may be offered. There are no incisions or scarring, the sutures are placed 3 to 5 mm under the skin using a fine needle. The threads are anchored with resorbable bidirectional cones. In just 30 minutes, facial contours are restored, wrinkles are smoothed, and the skin appears firmer. The optimal lifting effect is achieved within 3 to 6 weeks and may last 12 to 18 months.
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Thread lifts offer an innovative and minimally invasive solution to lift and tighten the skin. Using bioresorbable threads, this technique helps redefine facial contours, smooth wrinkles, and stimulate natural collagen production. With immediate visible results and progressive firming, thread lifts are ideal for enhancing facial features while preserving natural expression.
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