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Non-surgical thread lifting
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At Cosmetic Connection, our thread lifting consultations allow you to explore non-surgical options to reposition sagging skin affecting your face and neck.
Our experienced medical professionals use various techniques to tailor the treatment to your personal preferences. During your consultation, we’ll review your goals, outline potential risks, and explain the range of possible outcomes based on your individual assessment.
If you’re ready to move forward, contact our team for a free suitability assessment, or schedule a confidential consultation.
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Why book a consultation for thread lifting?
A consultation with our experienced clinicians helps you understand your options and choose the approach best suited to your preferences. You’ll receive clear guidance tailored to your individual needs.
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Learn which non-surgical options are suitable for your personal aesthetic concerns.
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Receive recommendations customised to your goals and lifestyle.
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Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with tailored and non-permanent changes.
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Can be integrated into a holistic non-surgical plan to balance facial features and refresh your appearance.
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What are the different types of thread lifts?
There are 2 broad categories of thread lifts: cones and barbs/cogs.
Cone thread lifts
Cone thread lifts are known as Silhouette Soft threads, are made of ploy-lactic-acid, and feature bi-directional cones. Each cone is separated by tiny knots, cones are open inwards, and are able to slide up and down the threads between the knots. Silhouette Soft threads have a high strength, and aim to engage the skin and soft tissue. The mobility of the cones allows the threads adapt to different facial expressions without being subject to high tension.
Barbed/cogged thread lifts
Barbed or cogged threads are typically made of polydioxanone or polycaprolactone. Some brands include MINT and APTOS threads. These threads feature tiny barbs along their length which engage the undersurface of the skin. They are quick to insert, and the numerous number of barbs or cogs gives them strength.
All types of threads lift and reposition tissue, and stimulate collagen. The ideal choice of thread depends on your skin and tissue quality.
How long does a thread lift last?
There are 2 general results that thread lifting achieves.
The first result is lifting sagging skin. The lift achieved by threads typically lasts 6-12 months. However, this can vary, and there is a chance that the lift lasts for shorter periods. The reason the lift from threads sometimes doesn’t last as expected can be because:
- Your skin is too heavy, putting too much strain on the threads
- Your facial muscles are too strong, placing too much tension on the threads
- You have applied too much force to your face (through massage, skin care application etc.)
- Your skin is too soft, meaning the threads cannot properly engage the tissue
We can increase the probability of a sustained lift by combining threads with other supporting modalities, subject to your suitability.
The second result is collagen stimulation. While this isn’t a visible result, increasing collagen can make your skin firmer and slow sagging. Collagen produced by thread lifting typically lasts years.
What areas can be treated with thread lifting?
While threads can technically be placed anywhere on the face, neck and body, the most common areas include the cheeks, jawline and neck.
Cheek thread lifting targets mid face sagging, repositioning the cheek to a more higher position. This may also reduce nasolabial folds.
Jawline thread lifting can target jowls, increase jawline definition, and reduce marionette folds.
Neck thread lifting targets sagging neck skin, aiming to increase definition of the neck line.
Threads are also occasionally used to reshape features, including the brows, nose, cheekbones, chin and jawline.
What is the recovery from a thread lift like?
After a thread lift it’s important to know what to expect.
Immediately after a thread lift, your face will be numb from the anaesthetic, but you may notice a tight sensation, especially when opening your mouth. Popping and clicking sounds may occur. You’ll also notice tiny pilot holes in your skin where the threads were inserted.
As the anaesthetic wears off, it’s normal to experience mild discomfort. Bruising and swelling are common, and you can treat these using a cold compress.
Over the following few days, swelling, bruising and tenderness will slowly fade. The tight sensation will become less noticeable, and the pilot holes will heal over.
Initially, the lift will be ‘hyper-corrected’, but the skin will slowly settle into position over the coming weeks.
In the recovery period, it’s vital to closely follow all aftercare instructions. Failure to follow the correct thread lift aftercare will increase the risk of side effects, and compromise your results.
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Thread lifting is a non-surgical procedure that uses absorbable threads to lift and reposition sagging skin. The threads are either barbed, cogged, or have cones, and are inserted below the skin using a small cannula. After insertion, the threads grab the undersurface of the skin, and are tightened allowing the skin to be lifted.
Suitable candidates for thread lifting are over the age of 18, in good health, and with mild sagging skin on their cheeks, jawline or neck.
They typically have good skin quality, realistic expectations, and are committed to carefully following all preparation and aftercare instructions.
Proper suitability can only be determined through an in-person consultation.
Silhouette Soft threads are made of poly-lacctic-acid, and feature sliding, bi-direction cones. These cones have the open ends facing inwards.
When inserted, the cones engage the soft tissue, and allow the skin to be repositioned. The bidirectional nature means the sagging skin can be brought towards the firmer skin in higher areas.
The sliding feature allows the threads to move with facial expressions, reducing the risk of bunching, puckering, and thread breakage.
MINT threads are made of polydioxanone (PDO) and feature fine barbs along the length of the threads.
After insertion, these barbs catch the soft tissue. They are then pulled tight and fixed to one another, repositioning and lifting the skin.
APTOS threads are made of polycaprolactone (PCL) and polydioxanone (PDO). They feature small barbs along their length, which engage the undersurface of the skin.
After insertion, they are pulled tight and fixed, which repositions and lifts sagging skin.
While threads can be placed anywhere on the face and neck, they are mostly used to treat concerns about sagging in the following areas:
- Cheek sagging
- Nasolabial folds
- Marionette folds
- Jowls and jawline
- Neck
Thread lifting may also reshape areas like the nose, brows, cheekbones, chin and jawline.
Thread lifting is a minimally-invasive procedure done under local anaesthetic.
After your consultation, your skin will be thoroughly cleaned. Numbing is used to reduce discomfort.
Once numb, tiny pilot holes are made in your skin in strategic locations. Fine threads are then inserted through these pilot holes, and advanced in the fatty tissue beneath the skin.
After insertion the threads are tightened and secured.
We then apply an anti-bacterial ointment to the pilot holes.
Experienced of pain vary from person to person, however most people find thread lifting to have slight discomfort.
Numbing is usually utilised for comfort, and as this wears off, some aching and general tenderness is to be expected for a few days.
The time to full result from thread lifting can vary, but typically emerges days to weeks after the procedure.
Proper preparation for thread lifting is vital in ensuring your treatment goes smoothly and the lowest risk of side effects.
One week before your procedure:
- Avoid alcohol and smoking
- Consider stopping supplements that may increase bleeding, in conjunction with your GP, especially when taking them for medical purposes.
One day before your thread lift:
- Shower twice, paying particular attention to washing your face and neck
- Remove all makeup and do not reapply it
- Refrain from intense exercise and physical activity
Thread lift aftercare is vital to reduce risks and speed up healing.
For the first 72 hours after thread lifting:
- Use a cold compress to reduce swelling and bruising
- Avoid alcohol and smoking
- Do not apply makeup
For the first 2 weeks after thread lifting:
- Apply anti-bacterial ointment to the injection sites morning and night until healed
- Avoid chewing gum and drinking through a straw
- Avoid excessive facial movements, and facial massage (including gua sha)
- Avoid hot environments, including saunas, spas and steam rooms
- Sleep on your back
Thread lifting is a low-risk procedure, but has a number of potential side effects. These include:
- Redness, bruising and swelling
- Haematoma (large bruises and collections of blood)
- Lumps, nodules, and thread visibility
- Pain, numbness and facial weakness
- Transient skin dimpling
- Infections
- Thread breakage and extrusion
- Treatment failure
Why people choose Cosmetic Connection
Your treatment is performed in doctor-led, medical-grade clinics that follow strict safety and hygiene protocols, ensuring your privacy, comfort and wellbeing at every step.
We use only scientifically validated products, techniques and technologies — never trends or unproven methods — so you receive care you can trust.
Our clinicians stay up-to-date with best practice to deliver precise treatments and optimal results.
We prioritise what’s right for you. With us, you’ll receive personalised treatment recommendations–without any pressure or obligation to proceed with treatment.
With our standardised photography, we can plan your treatment collaboratively, while tracking your progress and results.
Receive a customised treatment package and pay your preferred way with our range of flexible payment options, including cash, card, Afterpay*, Zip Pay*, and payment plans via Total Lifestyle Credit* (*Subject to approval: required before your appointment).
Your satisfaction is one of our top priorities.
We back our treatments with guarantees because we’re confident in our results — and we want you to feel completely supported and reassured in your decision to move forward.
