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Non-surgical thread lifting
Quick, in-office treatment.
Treatments designed to maximise comfort, and minimise recovery time.
Final result in weeks.
Treatment plans that prioritise ongoing care, and lasting results.
Sagging skin along the cheeks, jawline, and neck is a common concern—especially as collagen and skin elasticity decline with age. This can lead to a loss of definition and youthful facial contours.
At Cosmetic Connection, we offer personalised consultations to assess your concerns and design tailored thread lift treatment plans. Our goal is to gently reposition and support sagging skin, restoring firmer, lifted contours with no need for surgery.
Our experienced doctors and nurses will guide you through your options with care and expertise—helping you achieve a naturally refreshed and more defined appearance.
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Why choose Thread Lifting?
Experience the benefits of Thread Lifting, performed carefully and precisely by experienced clinicians.
Quick treatment
Thread lifting effectively treats sagging skin and reshapes facial features in under an hour.
Non-Surgical Solution
Improve & define facial contours without surgery.
Regenerative
Thread lifting stimulates collagen making your skin stronger, slowing down further sagging.
Natural, yet noticeable
Your thread lift results will look natural, and complement your appearance.
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Why thousands choose Cosmetic Connection
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Medical-grade clinical environments designed with your privacy, comfort and convenience in mind.
We have implemented strict safety and hygiene protocols aligned with industry-leading standards.
We choose our products, techniques and technologies based on quality, safety, and efficacy.
Our clinicians strive to remain up-to-date on best practice, and make no compromises on the quality of your treatment.
Your satisfaction is one of our top priorities.
Our treatments come with a range of guarantees because we are confident in our ability to deliver.
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 are effective at engaging 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 a lot of 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 small chance that the lift lasts less. 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 weak and soft, meaning the threads cannot properly engage the tissue
We increase the probability of a sustained lift by combining threads with other supporting modalities.
The second result is collagen stimulation. While this isn’t a visible result, increasing collagen makes your skin firmer and slows sagging. Collagen produced by thread lifting typically lasts years.
These two outcomes are why thread lifting is a powerful anti-ageing treatment to slow and prevent sagging skin.
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, restoring the cheek to a more youthful position. This also reduces nasolabial folds.
Jawline thread lifting is a great treatment option to lift sagging jowls, and restore a more youthful jawline contour. It also reduces marionette folds.
Neck thread lifting targets sagging neck skin, restoring a more youthful neck silhouette.
Other treatment areas for thread lifting include the brows and nose.
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’ll 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 a side effect, 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.
Good 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 have good skin quality, realistic expectations, and are committed to carefully following all preparation and aftercare instructions.
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 most commonly used to treat sagging in the following areas:
- Cheek sagging
- Nasolabial folds
- Marionette folds
- Jowls and jawline sagging
- Neck
Thread lifting is also done in the nose and brows, however it is only suitable for very select candidates.
Thread lifting is a minimally-invasive procedure done under local anaesthetic.
After your consultation, your skin will be thoroughly cleaned. We then use numbing injections to anaesthetise the areas where the threads will be placed.
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.
Thread lifting has very mild discomfort, often described as a sharp or aching sensation. However, when done using local anaesthetic, this discomfort can be significantly reduced.
After the anaesthetic wears off, you may feel tender in the treated areas for a few days. You can manage any discomfort with over-the-counter pain relief and a cold compress, used under the direction of your practitioner.
Thread lifting gives an immediate results, however the initial period has a ‘hyper-corrected’ appearance. This means the lifting effect often looks more dramatic as the threads are tightened to secure the skin.
Over 4-6 weeks the results will settle, and your skin firmness will improve as your body produces collagen.
The final result is typically seen 12 weeks after the treatment.
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
- Stop taking supplements that thin your blood (like fish oil and vitamin E), unless you are taking for a diagnosed medical condition
One day before your thread lift:
- Shower twice per day, 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 safe procedure, but has a number of potential side effects. These include:
- Redness, bruising and swelling
- Haematoma (large bruises)
- Pain, numbness and facial weakness
- Transient skin dimpling
- Infections
- Thread breakage and extrusion
- Treatment failure
To reduce risks of thread lifting, carefully follow all preparation and aftercare instructions, and choose a reputable, doctor-led cosmetic clinic for your thread lift.
Your Journey
Step 1 of 3
Your personalised consultation
Your journey to a refreshed look begins with a private, in-depth consultation. Our friendly and expert team will attentively listen to your aesthetic goals and concerns, taking the time to understand your unique facial structure.
We’ll clearly explain all your available options, detailing how each treatment works, their potential outcomes, and longevity. This empowers you to make a truly informed decision. It’s also a comfortable space for you to ask any questions, discuss results, potential risks, aftercare, and costs, ensuring you feel confident and build trust with your practitioner.
Your Journey
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Expert treatment & care
Once you’re ready, our highly skilled practitioners will meticulously perform your chosen treatment with the utmost care and precision. We understand that some treatments can be uncomfortable, which is why we offer a range of numbing options to alleviate any concerns about pain. Your safety, comfort, and the delivery of natural results that align perfectly with your expectations are our top priorities.
With emergency equipment readily available on-site and generous appointment times, we guarantee your safety is paramount and that your treatment is never rushed.
Your Journey
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Enjoy your refreshed look
Thanks to your personalised treatment, you can now look forward to aligning how you look with how you feel. We’ll provide you with detailed post-treatment care instructions to ensure a swift and smooth healing process.
To further support you, all treatments performed at Cosmetic Connection include an optional complimentary follow-up appointment and are backed by our satisfaction guarantees, ensuring your complete peace of mind.
