Thread Lifting

A thread lift in Melbourne is a popular, minimally invasive procedure for men and women, which is a convenient, non-surgical alternative to a surgical facelift procedure or neck lift, without the significant cost and downtime of surgery. PDO threads are placed under the skin to reposition the skin in a higher or lifted placement to give your face and/or neck a refreshed, rejuvenated look of younger, tighter looking skin.

One of the major benefits of a thread lift over an invasive surgery procedure is that a thread lift is non surgical and designed to complement the natural contours of the face, leaving a more natural, refreshed look. This is opposed to surgery which aims to reshape or distort the facial features, often resulting in a different look. If you are looking for a more natural looking outcome that still looks like your face, a thread lift is potentially for you.

The suture material or threads are specially designed to dissolve over time with typical results lasting 12-18 months, therefore there is no need to have them removed.

At CSD Clinics our aim is to give you the best outcome for your face or body. When you book a free consultation with us, we will talk to you about the best treatment or treatments that will give you the most effective and natural looking result with better skin quality. This could come from a combination of treatments like anti wrinkle injections or dermal lip fillers or laser treatments along with a non-surgical thread lift procedure. The medical team at CSD can also talk to you about additional face treatments and skin treatments to increase collagen production to further increase your skin quality.

The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia; takes less than 90 minutes, no skin cutting or stitching, limited downtime and very natural and long-lasting and best results.

CSD clinics have performed over 1,000 thread lifts using PDO threads. There are many other threads on the market like silhouette soft, mint threads and so on. However, our doctors have had the best results with extremely low side effects using PDO threads for thread lifts.

Thread lifts (sometimes called a suture lift or stitch lift) can be performed on someone who has had a previous surgery, to touch up any sagging skin or droopy areas.

Because only small punctures are made in your skin, and no skin is removed, there is usually no visible scarring.

During the thread lift there should be no pain as local anaesthesia is used. After the procedure there may be some pain behind the ears, so painkillers should be used. This usually settles after 24 hours.

You may be a little swollen after the procedure especially on the outer cheeks. Bruising may occur in some people, but not in most cases. Swelling in most people is mild and usually lasts about 10 days.

Threads will last 12-18 months and dissolve over this time.

The thread lift treatment is not like a facelift as it does not involve cutting and removing skin, and is not a substitute for that surgical procedure. The procedure is often useful for patients who have previously had a facelift, but have a few residual loose areas of sagging skin or droopy areas – it can tidy up these areas. The thread lift procedure is also useful for younger patients who are not ready for face lift surgery, or for those who do not want the scars which may result from surgery.

Study shows that thread lifts improve the facial structure by giving the soft tissues in the face a notable lift. The success rate of the procedure is also as high as 90%. While not as prominent as a surgical lift, PDO thread lifts do offer a significant improvement.

The cost of a thread lift varies depending on the area being treated and the extent of treatment required. A consultation at our clinic can help us assess your requirements and provide an approximate cost of treatment.

Thread lifts and fillers both offer varying benefits, making them both ideal depending on the outcome you desire. While thread lifts are a great way to give your skin a lift and reduce the appearance of age lines, fillers are a better option if you wish to add volume to your face.

The number of sessions required for each individual differs based on a number of factors like the severity or extent of skin laxity, skin thickness, the results you desire, the areas to be covered, and the number of threads being used. A consultation will help determine how many sessions you may require based on your current condition and the outcome you are looking for.

Thread lifts, once carried out, cannot be reversed without an incision to surgically remove it. However, thread lifts are temporary and will lose their effect over time once they dissolve.

While some threads used in a thread lift dissolve within 18 months, there are some that can last as long as 2-3 years. Depending on your budget and requirement, we can help you choose the right one.

Thread lifts are a relatively safe procedure with more pros than cons. Here are some to help you make your decision –

Pros of a thread lift

• Thread lifts provide an instant lift.
• Thread lifts can help contour parts of the face and neck without surgical intervention.
• Thread lifts stimulate the production of collagen, improving the effects on your skin over time.
• Thread lifts are more affordable than surgical lifts.

Cons of a thread lift

• Not every area of the face can be lifted using thread lifts.
• The results are not as prominent as a surgical face lift.
• Thread lifts are temporary.