Thread lifting
Information on thread lifting
Thread lifting is a minimally invasive alternative to a surgical face lift. Biodegradable threads made from polydioxanone (PDO), polycaprolactone (PLC) or poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) are used here, which are inserted into the skin through small punctures and cause the skin to tighten and lift. They also stimulate the formation of collagen and elastin during the resorption process and allow an elastic collagen network to form in the skin.
Thread lifting is a non-surgical method that has been established for many years to lift the midface and chin area,
but also the skin on the upper arms or knees. If someone is not planning a facelift treatment, this is the only way to counteract gravity and lift certain parts of the face and counteract signs of ageing.
The method, which originated in Asia, has been used worldwide for many years. As no skin incisions are made and sutures with small barbs are used instead, the method is particularly gentle.
Thread lifting - the most important facts in brief
- Technical term: Threadlifting / Threadlifting
- Anesthesia: local anesthesia
- Treatment time: 30 - 60 minutes
- Aftercare: local cooling in the practice
- Socially acceptable: after a few hours
- Ready for work: the following day
- Closed season: no sport or sauna in the next 48 hours
- Costs: CHF 600-1800, depending on the thread material and quantity
Further details on thread lifting
In a personal consultation, we will explain the optimal application and materials for you. The insertion is carried out under local anesthesia, so that it is hardly painful for the patient. Depending on the desired application, smooth, twisted or barbed sutures are used.
These are placed under the skin using a special guide needle without damaging nerves or blood vessels. After application, the skin is lightly massaged and cooled; the initial effect is visible immediately and there are virtually no side effects apart from swelling for 1-5 days. Depending on the thread material used, the effect lasts for several months to two and a half years.
Typical areas of application include lifting the cheeks/cheekbone contour; defining the lower jawline (jawline), lifting the eyebrows and lifting the nasolabial fold; but the threads are also excellent for use in the body area, i.e. on the stomach, buttocks and arms. The treatment is performed on an outpatient basis and takes 30-60 minutes.
Once anchored in the tissue, the threads lift the tissue and create an immediate lifting effect. The threads used consist of PDO (polydiaxanone), PLLA (poly-L-lactic acid) or PLC (polycaprolactone) and have been used successfully worldwide for many years.
On the one hand, the threads form a supporting framework in the skin, which lifts the facial structures; on the other hand, the very slow continuous breakdown of the thread material in the tissue stimulates the formation of new collagen and elastin, which improves the skin's elasticity and new connective tissue is formed. This results in a long-term improvement of the skin.
The procedure has no specific side effects, however - even with the most experienced and conscientious application - bruising and nerve irritation/irritation can occur very rarely, but these will disappear very quickly.
Infection from the stitches also represents a potential risk, which is why such a procedure may only be carried out by a qualified and experienced specialist and under sterile conditions.
As with any cosmetic procedure, the cost of treatment with threads can vary greatly and depends on the quantity and material of the threads used. Naturally, the costs incurred will be discussed and explained in advance.
The cost of an initial on-site consultation is CHF 150. This amount can be credited towards your treatment if it takes place within 6 months. If you do not show up for the bindingly agreed initial appointment, a cancellation fee of CHF 150 will be charged.
