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Lifting Threads: Applications and Individual Treatment Planning
Skin laxity is associated with changes in the supporting tissues over time. Surgical lifting and minimally invasive thread applications are different options whose suitability is assessed individually.
For people who wish to avoid surgery, or where laxity is mild or moderate, lifting threads are one of the available minimally invasive options.
Local anaesthesia is used at the entry points. Sensation and recovery vary by person and area.
Barbed COG threads may be used on selected facial areas, while smooth PDO threads may be used on selected body areas. Depending on thread composition, results may last approximately 12–24 months.
The doctor selects the type and number of threads after individual assessment.
Local anaesthesia is used at the entry points. Sensation and recovery vary by person and area.
Barbed COG threads may be used on selected facial areas, while smooth PDO threads may be used on selected body areas. Depending on thread composition, results may last approximately 12–24 months.
The doctor selects the type and number of threads after individual assessment.
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Frequently asked questions
What are facial lifting threads and how do they work?
Lifting threads are placed beneath the skin to provide mechanical support. Barbed threads may reposition tissue, while thread selection depends on medical assessment.
Which facial areas may be treated with threads?
Threads may be considered for the cheeks, eyebrows, cheekbones, facial contour and neck, with suitability and response assessed individually.
How long may lifting-thread results last?
Duration depends on thread type and individual tissue characteristics and may be approximately 12–24 months.
What does lifting-thread treatment feel like?
Local anaesthesia is used at the entry points. Sensation, duration and recovery vary by person and area.
What is the difference between PDO threads and Spring Threads?
PDO threads are absorbable, while Spring Threads are permanent elastic threads. Selection depends on the area and individual treatment plan.
How are the number and type of threads selected?
They are selected individually according to the area, degree of laxity and medical assessment.
Would you like to discuss which option is suitable for you?
The right indication and a personalised treatment plan are determined after medical assessment.