Thread Lifts

Thread Lifts

Lift and tighten sagging skin with dissolvable sutures — a minimally invasive treatment performed by qualified practitioners.

£245-£2,500
Duration45–90 MINUTES
Downtime48168 hrs
Results inIMMEDIATELY WITH CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT OVER 3–6 MONTHS
Longevity12–18 MONTHS
MINIMALLY INVASIVEIMMEDIATE LIFTCOLLAGEN STIMULATIONMODERATE DOWNTIME
About

WHAT ARE THREAD LIFTS?

Thread lifts use dissolvable sutures (threads) inserted under the skin to lift and reposition sagging tissue. The threads have tiny barbs or cones that anchor to tissue, providing an immediate lifting effect. Over time, the threads dissolve while stimulating collagen production for ongoing tightening. It's a minimally invasive alternative to a surgical facelift.

COMMON TREATMENT AREAS:

  • Cheeks and midface
  • Jawline and jowls
  • Neck
  • Brows
  • Nasolabial folds

Process

What to Expect

A qualified practitioner inserts dissolvable threads under the skin using a fine needle or cannula. The threads are positioned to lift sagging tissue and create support. The barbs anchor the threads in place, providing immediate lift. As threads dissolve over 6–12 months, they stimulate collagen production for continued improvement.

Treatment time

45–90 MINUTES

Pain level

MODERATE — LOCAL ANAESTHETIC IS USED

Downtime

MODERATE; SWELLING BRUISING TENDERNESS AND POSSIBLE DIMPLING FOR 5–7 DAYS

When results appear

IMMEDIATELY WITH CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT OVER 3–6 MONTHS

Full results

3–6 MONTHS

Longevity

12–18 MONTHS

Look and feel

LIFTED FIRMER FACIAL CONTOURS WITH REDUCED SAGGING
fit

IS IT RIGHT FOR ME?

THIS TREATMENT MAY BE SUITABLE IF:

  • You have mild to moderate facial sagging
  • You want a less invasive alternative to surgery
  • You're looking for immediate lifting with progressive collagen stimulation
  • You can commit to downtime and careful aftercare
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care

Pre-Care & Aftercare

BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

  • Avoid alcohol and blood-thinning medications for 48 hours
  • Arrive with clean skin free of makeup
  • Arrange for someone to drive you home if sedation is used
  • Discuss realistic expectations — results are more subtle than surgery

AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT

  • Swelling bruising and tenderness are normal and peak at 48 hours
  • Sleep elevated for the first few nights
  • Avoid touching rubbing or massaging your face for 2 weeks
  • Keep facial movements minimal (avoid wide smiling or chewing hard foods) for the first week
  • Avoid strenuous exercise for 2 weeks
  • Skip dental work or facials for 4 weeks

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