Thread Lift

Dissolvable PDO or PCL threads are inserted under the skin to lift sagging facial tissue, define contours, and stimulate collagen production for a non-surgical V-shape facelift effect.

Thread lifts at Astria Medical Aesthetics offer patients a minimally invasive alternative to surgical facelifts, delivering immediate lifting of sagging skin combined with long-term collagen remodelling benefits. The procedure uses biocompatible, fully absorbable threads — typically polydioxanone (PDO) or polycaprolactone (PCL) — which are inserted via fine needles into precise anatomical planes beneath the skin surface. Barbed or cog threads provide mechanical lifting by anchoring to deeper tissue layers and physically repositioning ptotic (sagging) skin upward and laterally, creating an immediate V-shape improvement in jawline definition and mid-face position. Smooth mono threads and screw threads, inserted in a mesh pattern, stimulate a controlled wound-healing response that drives neocollagenesis — new collagen synthesis — over the following 3–6 months, improving skin texture, firmness, and overall quality as the threads gradually dissolve. Common treatment areas include the cheeks, jowls, jawline, neck, brows, and nasolabial folds. A session typically takes 45–90 minutes under topical or local anaesthesia, with mild swelling and bruising expected for 3–7 days. Results are visible immediately and continue to improve as collagen builds over 3–6 months, with longevity of 12–24 months depending on thread type and individual physiology. Thread lifts pair well with BTX, fillers, and HIFU for comprehensive facial rejuvenation. All procedures at Astria are performed by MOH-registered doctors in a clinical setting.