Natural-looking face lift (without surgery!)

If you think you must go under the knife for a face lift, you can think again! The future of face lifts is here…. And it’s far less scary than a traditional surgical face lift.  Thread lifts have become increasingly popular ever since Eva Longoria shared her thread lift experience on social media back in 2016. 

What is a thread lift? 

Thread lifts use fine, dissolvable threads under the skin to produce a subtle yet visible ‘lift’ in the skin. It’s a very effective way to tighten sagging facial tissue, resulting in a younger looking reflection. 

Are there different types of thread lifts?

There are two main types of threads available – short PDO threads and longer ‘anchored’ threads. Some benefits apply to both types of threads, including:

• Production of collagen to restore volume – the body’s healing response will be constantly activated while the threads are in place, resulting in a boost of collagen to these areas. This results in an improvement to the skin’s tone and firmness.  
• Minimally invasive procedure – both types of threads are quick, non-surgical procedures, with minimal downtime. 
• Can be used in conjunction with dermal fillers.

PDO (polydioxanone) threads trigger the production of collagen to restore volume, but have a limited ‘lifting’ effect. This procedure is normally performed by nurses, with results generally lasting about six months.

The longer ‘anchored’ threads give a lifting effect as well as restoring volume through the production of collagen.  We choose to use only Aptos threads, which we believe is the world leader of threads, in our Townsville clinic. Why? Read on below…

Benefits of Aptos Visage Excellence threads

In addition to the benefits listed above, Aptos threads also:

• Provide an advanced support with this specialised ‘barbed’ (anchoring) thread which attaches comfortably to the deeper tissues in the skin. The threads are generally placed along the hairline or in the natural skin fold just in front of the ear to help hide the entry point and gently pull the skin back, creating a firming and tightening effect.
• Create an immediate ‘lifting’ effect with results continuing to improve as the body’s natural healing response kicks in, sending collagen to the treated area. 
• Give a natural-looking result, a reduction in fine lines and a glowing complexion as the months pass following the procedure. This happens as the threads dissolve (a process which takes around 8 months), as elastin, collagen and blood flow in the skin all increase. 
• Have long lasting results, usually between 18 to 30 months with the effects of collagen production providing a supportive scaffolding and volume to the aussie online casinos tissue long after the threads are dissolved. 
• Commonly used for a natural minimally invasive face lifts, threads can also be used to lift eyebrows and provide an under chin or neck lift.

Aptos thread lifts are only performed by doctors who are certified in the technique – so you know you are in safe hands!

What happens in the procedure?

A local anaesthetic is gently injected to make the procedure comfortable. After that, you’ll feel a light tugging on the skin. The procedure usually takes about 20-40 minutes. For two or three days following the procedure, you might have some mild swelling and bruising – easily treated with ice packs and paracetamol.  

Click here if you want to know more about thread lifts, or please contact us if would like to book an assessment to see if they are suitable for you.