Facial Treatment with Suspension Threads
At Revita Skin Clinic our experienced medical practitioner performs facial treatment with suspension threads.
Seeking a fresher look without major surgery can be appropriate for some people. Facial treatment with suspension threads is a minimally invasive option that uses biodegradable threads placed under the skin to reposition and support selected areas. The information below outlines benefits, considerations, and recovery to support informed decision making. A consultation is required to assess suitability.
What is this treatment?
This procedure places dissolvable suspension threads under the skin to provide temporary support. It is less invasive than a surgical facelift and is typically completed in around one hour with local anaesthetic.
Biodegradable suspension threads are positioned under the skin by a medical practitioner to support tissue. Local anaesthetic is used to improve comfort. Suitability depends on skin quality, degree of laxity, and treatment goals.
What are PDO threads?
PDO stands for polydioxanone, a biodegradable material that gradually breaks down in the body. PDO threads are used by clinicians for temporary support and to stimulate collagen production in some patients. Collagen contributes to skin structure and elasticity. Not everyone experiences the same response, and outcomes vary.
Common varieties include:
PDO mono threads, smooth threads primarily used to stimulate collagen.
PDO lifting threads, threads with small barbs designed to engage tissue and provide support.
PDO screw threads, twisted configurations intended to increase volume effect compared with single mono.
PDO multi strand threads, configurations used for selected areas to address volume appearance.
PDO threads for nasal support, which may be considered in selected cases after individual assessment.
Areas that may be considered
Treatment is most commonly performed for the mid face and lower face. Mono threads may also be considered for the neck after assessment to support skin quality. Your practitioner will advise which areas are suitable for your skin.
Advantages
Minimally invasive approach
This procedure is minimally invasive compared with surgery. Small entry points are used, and most people experience a shorter recovery than with surgical procedures. Any skin procedure can leave marks, swelling, or bruising. No specific outcome can be guaranteed.
Recovery considerations
Many people describe temporary discomfort, swelling, or bruising that settles over days to weeks. Your practitioner will provide aftercare and advise when to return to normal activities.
If you are considering treatment, please book a consultation with our medical practitioner in Cheltenham. We will discuss if this procedure is appropriate for you and outline alternatives.
Results information
Image is illustrative only. Individual results vary. Outcomes vary between individuals due to anatomy, skin characteristics, and healing. Your practitioner will discuss realistic expectations during consultation.
Cost for Thread Lift
| Service | Original cost | 25% Discounted Cost |
| Mid-face Thread Lift | $2,200.00 | $1,800 |
| Jaw Line Thread Lift | $2,200.00 | $1,800 |
| Full Face Thread Lift (Mid Face & Jawline) | $3,450.00 | $2,800 |
| Brow Thread Lift | $1,700.00 | $1,400 |
| Fox Eye Thread Lift | $1,700.00 | $1,400 |
| Nose Lift | $2,075.00 | $1,700 |
| Smile Lines (Nasolabial Folds) | $887.50 | $750 |
| Upper Lip Area | $637.50 | $550 |
| Mouth To Chin (Marionettes) | $762.50 | $650 |
| Crow’s Feet | $637.50 | $550 |
| Frown Lines (Glabella) | $637.50 | $550 |
| Neck Lines | $1,200.00 | $1,000 |
| Under Eye Area (Tear Troughs) | $762.50 | $650 |
| Cheeks Mono Threads | $950.00 | $800 |
| Forehead Lines | $762.50 | $650 |
| Cheek Hollowing | $950.00 | $800 |
| 1/2 Decolletage | $950.00 | $800 |
| Add-on Mono Threads | $362.50 | $330 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Biodegradable threads are designed to gradually dissolve. As healing progresses, tissue support transitions to your own collagen. If concerns arise such as discomfort, visible irregularity, or infection, review is required. Removal or adjustment is not always possible and is assessed on a case by case basis.
Depending on the skin treatments we use, Results vary according to anatomy, skin quality, lifestyle, and aftercare. Subtle repositioning and improved definition are typical aims rather than a surgical outcome. Specific amounts of lift cannot be promised. Your practitioner will discuss what may be achievable for you.
The average appointment takes approximately one hour. The actual procedure of inserting the threads will take between 30-45 minutes. Temporary swelling, redness, dimpling, or tenderness can occur, so plan your day accordingly.
Your results should maintain for approximately one to two years; however, we generally like to see our patients before then for other aspects of their anti-ageing strategy. If you do not come in before the treatment starts to lose its effect, make an appointment so that we can devise the best possible plan moving forward.
Several factors play into how long the threads last, including:
- The type of threads used (less invasive ones don’t tend to last as long, but there are also less side effects and downtime)
- Lifestyle choices (a person who engages in age facilitating activities will age faster than others. This includes stressors like smoking, poor diet, lack of sleep, etc.)
- General health (chronic and inflammatory conditions can cause a person to age faster because they lead to less collagen stimulation by PDO threads)
- Genetics
Face Thread lift has a cumulative effect, similar to that of fillers and other cosmetic procedures. The more that is done, the more lift the doctor can achieve with a smaller amount of collagen.
The procedure has been used by clinicians for many years. All procedures carry risks. Safety depends on correct patient selection, sterile technique, practitioner experience, and adherence to aftercare. Your practitioner will explain benefits, risks, and alternatives during consultation.
Potential risks include bruising, swelling, pain, asymmetry, dimpling, puckering, thread visibility or palpability, infection, bleeding, allergic reaction, nerve irritation, contour irregularities, scarring, pigmentation change, extrusion, breakage, need for thread removal, and an outcome that differs from expectations. Rare complications can occur.
The face is numbed with a local anesthetic before the threads are inserted, so the procedure is generally not painful. You may feel some tugging and pulling as the threads are being inserted, but this should not be too uncomfortable.
Biodegradable PDO threads typically begin to soften over several months and continue to dissolve gradually. Any collagen response that develops is variable and may persist beyond thread dissolution. Your practitioner will advise expected timelines for the specific product used.
Most people leave shortly after the procedure. Plan for reduced strenuous activity for several days. Sleeping on your back, avoiding dental procedures and wide mouth movements initially, and following other aftercare instructions can help reduce movement of threads while tissues settle.
If you would like to learn more about facial treatment with suspension threads or other clinical options that may suit your goals, please contact Revita Skin Clinic in Cheltenham to arrange a consultation. Our team will answer your questions and provide personalised advice.
Now that you know everything there is to know about thread lifts,
If you are interested in learning more about thread lifts or other cosmetic surgery procedures, contact our Revita skin clinic in Cheltenham to schedule a consultation. Our experienced team of doctors will be happy to answer any questions you have and help you achieve your goals.