Yes. They can be broadly divided into 2 categories. Short threads (aka PDO or mono threads) and long threads (aka barbed or lifting threads). Short threads are the small pink threads you may see on our page. They improve skin firmness and tightness. Long threads can physically lift drawn down skin and improve the facial shape.

They work in 2 ways: Firstly the threads act to physically lift sagging skin. Secondly it promotes collagen in our skin which is a key protein giving our skin its tightness and firmness. Collagen is lost with age so promoting new collagen works to reverse or slow ageing.

Short threads can be used almost anywhere on the face. Longs threads are most commonly used to lift cheeks and define the jaw and neck. We do not offer eyebrow lifts at our clinic as it is not an optimal area to lift.

They dissolve on their own over 6-9 months. During that period they stimulate your own collagen to tighten your skin.

Results vary but we generally recommend long threads every 12 months. There’s no right or wrong way to approach treatment. Some of our clients do it once every 2 years others want to build collagen faster and do it every 6 months before spreading the treatment further apart. The amount of collagen you make in response to threads varies depending on personal factors such as genetics, diet, lifestyle and sun exposure.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is a thread lift?
A thread lift is a non surgical treatment that uses dissolvable stitches to gently lift and tighten the skin.

Are there different types of threads?
Yes. They can be broadly divided into 2 categories. Short threads (aka PDO or mono threads) and long threads
(aka barbed or lifting threads). Short threads are the small pink threads you may see on our page. They improve
skin firmness and tightness. Long threads can physically lift drawn down skin and improve the facial shape.

How does it work?
They work in 2 ways: Firstly the threads act to physically lift sagging skin. Secondly it promotes collagen in our
skin which is a key protein giving our skin its tightness and firmness. Collagen is lost with age so promoting new
collagen works to reverse or slow ageing.

Where can threads be used?
Short threads can be used almost anywhere on the face. Longs threads are most commonly used to lift cheeks
and define the jaw and neck. We do not offer eyebrow lifts at our clinic as it is not an optimal area to lift.

How long do the threads stay?
They dissolve on their own over 6-9 months. During that period they stimulate your own collagen to tighten your
skin.

How long do results last?
Results vary but we generally recommend long threads every 12 months. There’s no right or wrong way to
approach treatment. Some of our clients do it once every 2 years others want to build collagen faster and do it
every 6 months before spreading the treatment further apart. The amount of collagen you make in response to threads varies
depending on personal factors such as genetics, diet, lifestyle and sun exposure.

How long does the treatment take?
It takes around 1 hour. There are no surgical cuts or incisions. The threads are placed superficially in the skin through small pin point entry points.

We use local anaesthetic to numb the area prior to the treatment. Discomfort tends to range from minimal to tolerable. Individual pain thresholds can vary

Downtime is variable and can include tenderness, swelling, mild bruising and dimpling which the doctor will discuss with you in the consult. Many people go back to their usual activities the next day but individual recovery can vary.

One of our board certified cosmetic doctors with a wealth of experience. We are one of the early adopters of this treatment in Australia and we have completed hundreds of thread lifts over the years. We are experienced in this procedure and have the results to back it.

Lifting (long) threads are 8 threads for $1999 | 12 threads for $2999 | 16 threads for $3499. Short threads range from $600-1000. To assess how many threads you require it’s best to get a consult with one of our doctors.

Experience matters. Results matter. Make sure you go to someone who is very familiar with the treatment who is a certified cosmetic doctor and can show you a portfolio of their work.

It is important to understand that all treatments including the thread lift involve risks which will be discussed during a consultation with one of our experienced doctors. Risks of the procedure include, but is not limited to, swelling, dimpling, bruising, thread irritation/pain which tend to resolve on their own. Rarely there is a risk of infection that may require antibiotics. Extremely rarely there is a risk of allergic or anaphylactic reaction, injury to underlying veins, arteries, nerves, glands, lymphatic structures or requirement of surgical removal of threads.