Hospital
Thread Lift
Also known as: Barbed Thread Lift, Non-Surgical Facelift Threads, Jowl Lifting Treatment, PDO Thread Lift, PCL Thread Lift
Recovery
- Minimal downtime
- You may experience mild bruising, swelling, or slight skin dimpling for approximately 7 days
- Most patients return to light activities within 48 hours
About Thread Lift
Treated areas:Abdomen, Arms, Knees, Cheeks, Chin, Eyebrow, Forehead, Jawline, Jowls, Marionette lines, Nasolabial folds, Neck, Nose, Tear-Trough
THREAD LIFT: The “Non-Surgical Facelift” | Instant Lift • Sculpt • Renew
Immediate Structural Lifting with Long-Term Collagen Growth
A thread lift is a minimally invasive treatment that uses dissolvable, medical-grade threads to physically lift sagging skin and sharpen your facial features. It serves as the perfect middle ground for those who want visible lifting results, similar to a surgical facelift but wish to avoid surgery, general anaesthesia, scars, and long recovery periods.
How It Works
The treatment works through a powerful two-stage rejuvenation process:
✨ Instant Mechanical Lift: Specialized threads with tiny “anchors” (barbs or cones) are strategically placed under the skin to physically pull and reposition sagging tissue upward.
✨ Collagen Factory: As the threads sit beneath the skin, they trigger a natural healing response. Your body builds a new framework of collagen around the threads, ensuring the skin remains firm and supported even after the threads have naturally dissolved.
What You Will Achieve
✅ Immediate V-Shape: Pulls up sagging cheeks and tightens the jawline for a sharper, slimmer profile
✅ Brow & Eye Elevation: Lifts drooping eyebrows and can create the popular “fox-eye” or “cat-eye” look
✅ Softened Folds: Effectively reduces the depth of smile lines (nasolabial folds) and marionette lines
✅ Nose Contouring: A highly popular non-surgical method to lift the nose tip or define the bridge
✅ Enhanced Skin Density: Ongoing collagen growth improves skin thickness and elasticity over time
✅ Natural Appearance: Results are subtle and refined, avoiding a “pulled” or frozen look
Treatment Area
| Treatment Area | What it helps |
| Brows & Forehead | Lifts drooping eyebrows (“Fox Eye” or “Cat Eye” look) and smooths forehead skin |
| Upper & Lower Eyes | Tightens creepy under-eye skin and lifts hooded upper eyelids |
| Cheeks / Mid-face | Lifts sagging cheek pads, restores volume to cheekbones, and reduces flatness |
| Nasolabial Folds | Softens deep smile lines by pulling sagging cheek tissue upward and back |
| Jawline & Jowls | Tightens “jowl” sagging and creates a sharper, more defined jaw contour |
| Marionette Lines | Lifts downturned mouth corners and smooths lines from mouth to chin |
| Double Chin | Pulls back loose skin under the chin to improve the profile and “tightness” |
| Neck | Tightens “turkey neck” skin and smooths horizontal necklace bands |
| Nose (Hiko) | Straightens the nose bridge, lifts the nasal tip, and refines the overall shape |
| Body (Belly/Arms/Knees) | Tightens loose skin after weight loss and smooths crepey texture on the body |
Types of Threads
- PDO
- PLL
- PCL
Ideal Candidate
Suitable for adults aged 30 to 60+ seeking visible structural improvement.
You are the perfect candidate if you:
- Have mild to moderate facial laxity, specifically jowling or sagging cheeks
- Notice your smile lines and marionette lines are deepening
- Want to lift drooping brows or define your nose without surgery
- Seek a visible “lift” but are not yet ready for a surgical facelift
- Want to bridge the gap between liquid
Price by Region
| Location | Ranging from |
|---|---|
| Korea | 2,400,000 (KRW) |
| Thailand | 40,000 (THB) |
| China | 9,500 (RMB) |
| Japan | 380,000 (JPY) |
| Malaysia | 7,500(MYR) |
| Singapore | 2,800 (SGD) |
| Indonesia | 12,000,000 (IDR) |
How It Is Performed
- Thorough cleansing; topical anaesthetic applied for 30 minutes
- Seated facial analysis — vectors mapped with gravity in effect (critical for accurate placement)
- Entry and exit points infiltrated with local anaesthetic
- Blunt cannula or needle used to tunnel the thread through the planned vector pathway at sub-dermal or SMAS level
- Barbs (tiny directional cogs along the thread) anchored against tissue as the thread is pulled; bidirectional tension confirmed
- Excess thread trimmed; entry points dressed
- Cold compress applied; immediate mild lifting visible
Your Timeline
Preparation
- No aspirin, NSAIDs, vitamin E, or fish oil for 5 days before treatment
- Treat any active acne at planned vector sites before scheduling
- No facial massage or deep tissue treatment for the week before
- No dental procedures for 2 weeks before or after (risk of infection tracking)
Followup Care
- Avoid wide mouth-opening, exaggerated facial expressions, and chewing hard food for 7 days
- No facial massage for 14 days
- No dental work for 14 days
- Expect mild dimpling at entry points resolving within 1–2 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a thread lift painful?
Local anaesthesia makes the procedure comfortable for most patients. A sensation of tightness and mild pressure during thread placement is normal. Post-procedure soreness at the insertion points resolves within a few days.
Is a thread lift permanent?
No. The threads are absorbed by the body over time (PDO within 6–9 months, PCL within 12–18 months), but the collagen stimulated along the thread tracts provides lasting tissue quality improvement. The mechanical lift typically lasts 12–24 months.
What happens when the threads dissolve?
The threads dissolve gradually and are absorbed by the body. The collagen deposited along the thread tracts during this period persists, maintaining tissue quality improvement even after the thread itself is gone. A maintenance session at 12–18 months re-energises the collagen scaffold.
Can thread lift replace a surgical facelift?
Thread lift is best suited for mild to moderate laxity. For significant skin excess or deep jowling, surgical facelift provides more comprehensive and durable results. Thread lift is an excellent option for patients who are not ready for surgery or want to "preview" a lift.
Will I feel the threads under my skin?
In rare cases, threads may be palpable initially. This typically resolves within a few weeks as swelling subsides and threads settle. Visible thread is a complication that should be reported to your provider.
Can thread lift be combined with fillers or Botox?
Yes, and the combination is often synergistic. Threads provide structural lift; fillers restore lost volume; botulinum toxin relaxes dynamic muscles. Many practitioners design a coordinated "three-pillar" non-surgical rejuvenation plan.
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