Thread Face Lift

Silhouette Soft and Mint Fine are suspension thread sutures which can be used to correct partial skin laxity to achieve a face lift without the downtime associated with surgical face lifts.

Silhouette Soft threads are made from Poly-lactic acid which is slowly absorbed by your body, over 4 months, whilst stimulating the generation of your natural collagen to improve shape and health of your skin.

MINT PDO threads are made from Polydioxanone which is slowly absorbed by your body, over 6 months, whilst stimulating the generation of your natural collagen to improve shape and health of your skin.

Whilst the procedures do provide an instant face lift the optimum results are seen at 6 months and can last last up to 18 months.

Thread face lifts are suitable for men and women who are experiencing sagging facial skin caused by ageing, sun damage and collagen loss.

This treatment might be suitable for you if you have:

• A pinchable layer of fat under your skin to allow anchorage of the threads in order to achieve lift.
• Mild facial sagging without jowling to reduce nose to mouth and mouth to chin folds.
• Moderate facial sagging with less than 2 cm of jowling below the jawline and all natural teeth are present, which are need to support skin structure. Additional dermal filler treatments to restore the foundation the skin that has been lost may be required.

Thread lift procedures can not correct issues associated with:

• Excess skin.
• Fat loss and volume in the face.
• Bone loss from, disease, tooth loss, age, hormonal change.

The procedure does not correct lines and wrinkles, but a combination treatment plan using anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers and be used to achieve the desired outcome.

After the application of local anaesthetic the threads are gently inserted under your skin before using them to reshape your skin to achieve the lifting effect.

No incision is required, as the thread is inserted using a fine needle. No stitches are required as the threads are held in place with absorbable cones oriented in opposite directions. One or more threads may be applied, depending on the desired outcome.

The procedure only takes 30-60 minutes. You will receive a complimentary review at 6 weeks to discuss your results.

Following thread placement you will have a series of needle marks on each side of the face which will remain visible for the rest of the day, but can be covered with makeup the next day.

Some patients experience minor bruising and swelling around the insertion points which resolve in 5-10 days and you may feel tender around the threads for up to 7 days.

Aftercare the procedure you should:

• Sleep on your back for 3-5 nights.
• Avoid sunbathing, tanning beds and contact sports for 14 days.
• Avoid swimming pools, spas, saunas and dental surgery for 21 days.
• Men should avoid shaving for 7 days.

You will not look your best immediately after treatment because of the ruching, dimpling, blanching and numbness from the procedure, but this will pass and we would recommend you take avoid work and social engagement for 24 hours after the procedure.

Patients must have a consultation with a doctor or nurse to check their medical history and determine the best treatment plan. As every treatment plan is tailored to the individual - an accurate price will be given at your consultation, but starting prices are indicated above.