Thread lifting is a proven and safe method of skin rejuvenation that combines minimal invasiveness with long-lasting aesthetic effects. The procedure involves implanting thin, biocompatible threads under the skin, resulting in immediate tissue tightening and stimulation of skin regeneration. The outcome is a naturally looking lift, improvement in skin structure, and rejuvenation of the face and body.
Types of threads and their effects
- Barbed threads - used to improve skin quality, firmness, and subtle lifting. They stimulate collagen production, increasing skin tension and reducing fine wrinkles.
- Barbless threads - allow for a noticeable lifting of sagging tissues, resulting in a lifting effect without a scalpel. Particularly recommended for sagging facial contours, cheeks, or loose skin on the body.
How does thread lifting firm the skin?
- Mechanical skin tension - threads create a supporting network that prevents tissue sagging.
- Stimulation of collagen and elastin production - the skin becomes more elastic and resilient, counteracting its sagging.
- Lifting of the facial contour - improvement in contour and reduction of "jowls."
- Reduction of neck skin laxity - firming and tightening of the skin in challenging areas, such as the chin and jawline.
- Regeneration of deep skin layers - gradual strengthening of the skin from the inside, ensuring long-lasting effects.
When to consider thread lifting in firming therapy?
Thread lifting with lifting threads should be considered when the first signs of tissue sagging appear, and the skin begins to lose its contour and elasticity, but the patient is not yet ready (or does not qualify) for surgical intervention. The procedure is particularly effective for patients:
- after the age of 35-40, as an effective response to the loss of facial contour, the appearance of "jowls," loose skin on the neck, or sagging of cheek tissues,
- with pronounced sagging but still good skin quality, allowing for maximum lifting and regeneration effect,
- after a series of biostimulating treatments, such as tissue stimulators or RF microneedling - when the skin is already denser and prepared for mechanical lifting,
- not qualifying (or not wanting) for surgical treatment but expecting real lifting and improvement of facial contour,
- after completing biostimulating therapies, such as RF microneedling, tissue stimulators, or mesotherapy - when the skin is already denser and well-prepared for mechanical lifting,
- in multi-stage rejuvenation programs - as a stage in a multi-level rejuvenation therapy program, combined with volumetry, biostimulation, or collagen therapy.
Choosing the appropriate type of threads (with or without barbs) allows for individual adjustment of the procedure to the degree of skin laxity, its thickness, and the expected effect.
Effects of thread lifting
- Immediate tissue lifting - lifting effect visible immediately after the procedure.
- Improvement in facial contour - lifting and shaping of the lower facial areas.
- Reduction of sagging on cheeks and chin - prevention of skin sagging in key areas.
- Improvement in skin firmness and tension - the skin becomes more elastic and resilient.
- Stimulation of collagen production - long-term strengthening of the skin structure.
- Stimulation of fibroblasts for regeneration - long-lasting firming and strengthening of the skin.
- Skin densification - the skin becomes more compact and elastic.
- Smoothing of fine wrinkles - the skin looks younger and more radiant.
- Improvement in neck skin tension - reduction of "loose skin" effect on the neck and chin.
- Natural lifting without an overdone effect - maintaining the natural facial features.
- Long-lasting results - effects last up to 24 months.
- Minimal invasiveness - quick recovery and low risk of complications.
Thread lifting is an excellent alternative to traditional plastic surgery, allowing for effective facial contouring and skin firming in a safe, natural way.
Combining thread lifting with other treatments to enhance and prolong the effect?
Thread lifting, especially when using barbed threads (PDO, COG, APTOS), is a procedure that requires great precision and conscious planning of the entire aesthetic therapy. To achieve optimal and long-lasting lifting and firming effects, the procedure should be part of a staged, multi-layered therapeutic plan.
However, due to the risk of thread shift, displacement, or integration disruption with tissue, it is not recommended to directly combine threads with aggressive injection, volumetric, or mechanical techniques in a short time frame.
Treatments before thread lifting (3-6 weeks earlier):
- Tissue stimulators (e.g., polynucleotides, amino acids, amber acid) - improve skin quality, increase density and elasticity, promoting effective anchoring of threads.
- RF microneedling or non-ablative fractional laser - pre-lifting stimulation contributes to tissue tension improvement but must be performed with adequate lead time.
- Medical peels - can be applied a few weeks before to even out skin texture and prepare it for the procedure.
Treatments after thread lifting (no earlier than 4-8 weeks):
- Calcium hydroxyapatite or hyaluronic acid volumetry - for contour correction or volume enhancement in areas not covered by thread work. These procedures are performed only after complete tissue healing.
- Mesotherapy / microneedling - can be used after full healing to maintain skin moisture, elasticity, and quality.
- LED light or Cryolift - as gentle forms of regeneration and microcirculation improvement, possible to introduce earlier than injectable procedures.
All procedures planned in protocols combined with thread lifting should be individually tailored, depending on skin type, patient age, type of threads used, and the course of tissue healing. Facial massages, modeling treatments, mesotherapy, or RF wave therapies should not be performed for a minimum of 4 weeks after thread implantation.
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