What is Thread Lift?

In Singapore, Thread Lift is a non-surgical treatment that aids in the restoration of our facial features by elevating sagging tissues and repositioning facial volumes for a more youthful appearance.
Threads can be made of a variety of materials and come in different types- Mono, Twisted/Tornado or Cog.

Face threads (Mono, Twisted / Cogs) are usually made of PDO (polydioxanone), PLLA (Poly L. Lactic Acid) or PCL (polycaprolactone) material used for stitching wounds in surgeries. PDO and PLLA material dissolves and are reabsorbed naturally in the body over time – approximately 12 months for PDO and up to 2 years for PLLA – leaving no residual material behind.

The threads are bio-stimulatory, with barbed hooks that lift efficiently while also stimulating collagen formation and tissue contraction to preserve and prolong the efficacy of the face thread lift even after the threads have dissolved.

How does Thread Lift works?

Different types of threads are frequently needed for different areas.
Mono threads are thin monofilament (single stranded) threads with a smooth surface that are especially beneficial for skin tightening, volumizing, and toning.

Twisted/Tornado threads are one or more mono threads that have been twisted over the needle/cannula or between themselves to add tension and volume.
Cog threads have barbs cut or punched into the threads to allow for a greater lifting effect.
Individual considerations will determine the type and number of threads required which our Doctor will do an assessment prior to the treatment.

The implanted threads operate as a “reinforcement” material for your skin, similar to pillars in a building that provide additional structural strength and volume. The presence of the threads’ substance within the skin also activates the skin’s healing response and stimulates collagen production in the area, rejuvenating it.

Why Thread Lift and what are the benefits?

The threads used in the treatment are biodegradable, which means that they are naturally broken down by the body.
The small barbs on these threads anchor to the subcutaneous fat tissue beneath the skin, lifting the skin. The results can be observed right away after the procedure. These threads also encourage the body to regenerate collagen.
Collagen is a protein found in the body that provides structure to the skin. The body creates less collagen as we get older, which causes the folds and wrinkles we see. As a result, as the collagen begins to reorganize itself in the months following the treatment, the complexion of the face will gradually improve.

Thread Lift helps:

Remove fine lines and wrinkles.
Create a more defined jawline.
Strengthen skin structure.
Lift sagging eyebrows, cheeks, neck, and middle and lower face.
Smoothen nasolabial folds.
Rejuvenate overall appearance.
Fix the symmetry of uneven eyebrows.

FAQs

Each Thread Lift treatment session typically take around 40 – 60 mins, depending on treatment area. That is why it is sometimes known as the “lunch time face lift”.

Visible lifting can be seen immediately after the treatment. However, full effects of the thread lift would usually take 3 months to show as the new collagen forms around the thread.
The threads would have dissolved entirely in 9-12 months. Your face, on the other hand, will have seen overall skin tightening, volume restoration, and enhanced definition of facial features, giving it a more firmed appearance. 
Repeated treatments may be recommended for patients who want to maintain their results.

The effects normally last one to two years. The threads would have dissolved entirely in around 9 to 12 months after the treatment. The skin, on the other hand, will stay lifted for another 12 to 18 months.
You may choose to repeat the procedure in about 18 months because the effects of subsequent treatments last longer than the first.

Before the threads are inserted, an anaesthetic cream will be applied to the treatment regions to ensure the procedure is painless.

Downtime for Thread Lift is very minimal. You can resume your daily activities immediately after the procedure. Immediately after the procedure, there might be some slight bruising, pain and swelling around the treated areas, but these are merely temporary and will heal quickly. However, after the treatment, we would recommend our patients to:

  • Avoid strenuous physical activity.
  • Avoid going for dental treatments.
  • Avoid making vigorous face movements.
  • Avoid wearing makeup and heavy creams for at least 2 days
  • Avoid alcohol, swimming and saunas for least 1 week.
  • Avoid facial massages for at least 3 weeks.

It is also advised for patients to sleep on their backs as this helps the swelling to subside more quickly and avoid putting pressure on the face which may cause misalignment of the threads.

Thread lifts are generally considered to be a safe procedure with minor and mild temporary effects. 
Immediately after the procedure, there might be some slight bruising, pain and swelling around the treated areas, but these are merely temporary and will heal quickly.
During the healing period, which normally lasts 1–2 weeks, patient may also feel a slight soreness.

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