Thread Lifts

Common Questions

 

Is It Painful?

Clients will experience minimal discomfort  with Mono, and mild-moderate discomfort for Barbed or Cogged threads during their procedure, as the area is numbed with a very effective cream prior to treatment, or injectable anaesthetic. Some clients may experience slight tenderness in the treated area for a couple of hours following their appointment, ice can be applied to help reduce any swelling.

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Is There Any Downtime?

There is little downtime with Mono Threads, with slightly more for the other thread types. Clients are advised to minimise movement in the treated area for a couple of weeks to allow the skin to respond to the thread. Bruising is very common, you will receive pre & post care advise to help minimise bruising

No hot saunas, spas or intense exercise for a few weeks – for the same reason as above plus, minimising the chance of infection.

It is advised that you do not open your mouth (when threads are in this area) too wide for up to 5 weeks post treatment, avoiding where possible booking dental visits. ​

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Is there anything I need to buy or wear to support this?

Yes, we advise you on support garments dependant on where you are having treated. When we treat around the jawline we provide a material chin strap to wear at night and when possible during the day for two weeks post treatment.

When treating the breast area we suggest you purchase a few lifted strong support bras - and ensure they are comfortable enough to wear day and night for two weeks post treatment.

When treating the stomach or derriere we suggest mild compression lift clothing.

The following links are good examples of what to purchase ahead of treatment.

Bra: Plus size link (click here) Please note these are in European sizes.

Bra: Standard sizes (click here) Please note these are in European sizes.

both the above bras are suitable for night time use for all, and day time for lighter breasts.

Bra: Super support day bra for heavier breasts : (click here)

Female Derriere: (click here)

Female Stomach: (click here)

Female Arms: (click here)

Female Full Body Suits: (click here)

Male Chest / abdomen support: (click here)

Male Derriere support: (click here)

Male Body Suit: (click here)

Male Arm Support Sleeves: (click here)

Facial chin /jawline night straps: (click here)

Facial : Full Face Lift Strap : (click here)

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Is Everyone Suitable For Threads?

Contraindications for treatment include:

• Autoimmune disease

• Pregnancy

• Active infections or illness

• Keloid scarring 

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Are The Threads There Forever?

These threads are designed to be left in the skin until they dissolve (the filament is excreted over time through your kidneys), There is to date no recorded negative reactions (allergies) known caused by having threads in place. They are made of the same materials used in sutures and bone pins.

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How Many Threads Are Used In A Treatment?

You need to have an adequate amount for the area being treated.  Ideally the mono threads need to create a “mesh” in order to see real results.  The purpose of the treatment is to create a ‘sheet’ of collagen and therefore the cross hatching of threads in each area is required. The cost of the treatment is dependant on area & how many threads are required, which is why treatment cost is P.O.C.

Usually an eye treatment takes a minimum of 10 per eye ( we have specialist eye threads to treat the tear trough area for minimal bruising & discomfort). The lower face can take 30 threads per side & a full face treatment can take up to 100 threads! Again this will also depend on the severity of the concern and the type of thread best for the job.

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Will I See Much Difference Straight Away?

When treating with mono threads, the threads are placed into the skin in order to create new collagen & elastin which makes up the extracellular matrix of the skin. There is an initial improvement as the tissue has been strengthened with the thread but the real results are not evident for 8-12 weeks. With cogs and barbs, you will see a lifted, tightened result immediately which will settle over the following weeks to a more natural appearance.

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Why Does It Take So Long To See Results?

Collagen is a protein that gives your skin its elasticity & firmness. (it is also present in other body tissues such as blood vessels, muscles, bones.). When we are young we produce lots of collagen, sufficient to keep our skin soft & supple, our joints free from creaking & pain when we get up after sitting for long periods etc. Sagging & wrinkling of the skin also occurs when we have less collagen & also after sun exposure. The collagen created can be damaged too - depletion of collagenesis (Collagen production) of the correct kind leads to leather type skin.

Studies show that collagenesis can be boosted several ways for those whom are producing less or damaged collagen fibres

• Good nutrition with collagen dense foods

• Ablative lasers – removing the damaged cells producing damaged collagen.(down time required)

• Sunscreen – not so much to boost collagen production but to prevent photodamage of existing collagen & elastin fibres

• LED light therapy

• RF

• Microneedling

• Thread Lifts 

• PRP

New collagen formation takes about 12 weeks , this is why we can start to see results at about 8 weeks but real results will be more visible at 12 weeks.  This collagen production will continue for about 2-3 years.

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How Often Do I Need To Re-Do My Threads?

Once you have seen a result, it will last up to 24 months as the collagen production has been stimulated.

Treatment can be repeated to maintain results every 8-12 months

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Does Having A Thread Procedure Mean I Don’t Need Injectable Treatments?

No, these treatments target different parts of the anatomy. Threads work really well with other Aesthetic treatments, complimenting & enhancing their results.

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Treatment Details

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• Procedure Time: 45-60 minutes

• Back To Work: Immediately for minor tweaks or within a few days for extreme lifts

• Anaesthetic: Topical or injectable dependant on the lift.

• Full Recovery: 2 Days for mono, and up to 5 weeks for cogs and barbs

• Sensitivity Period: 24-48 hrs for mono, and up to 2 weeks for most other threads

• Duration Of Results: 6-24 months

• Risks & Complications: Slight swelling & bruising

• Onset Of Results: Initial improvement, maximum results can be expected after 8-12 weeks

• Cost:  - P.O.C