MINT Thread Lift

MINT (Minimally Invasive Nonsurgical Threads) thread lift using absorbable PDO threads under local anesthesia to lift and tighten the mid-face, jowls, brows, and neck. Sessions take under one hour with minimal downtime. Results are associated with lasting one to two years as the threads absorb and stimulate collagen. Priced from $800 depending on the number of threads and areas treated.

City Facial Plastics offers thread lift procedures using the MINT (Minimally Invasive Nonsurgical Threads) system, a polydioxanone (PDO) barbed thread designed for non-surgical facial lifting. MINT threads are manufactured with a patented helix barb pattern along the thread shaft — the helical configuration distributes the lifting tension more evenly along the thread length compared to linearly-placed barbs, which may reduce the risk of barb cut-through and improve durability of the lift. Under local anesthesia, the thin PDO threads are passed through hollow introducer needles inserted at entry points typically placed at the hairline, temporal scalp, or in front of the ear, and the barbs engage the subcutaneous tissue and SMAS as the thread is retracted, creating a mechanical lift of the overlying skin and soft tissue. Common areas treated at City Facial Plastics include the mid-face and cheek zone to address mid-face descent and nasolabial deepening, the lower face and jowl to define the jawline, the brow for lateral brow elevation, and the neck for mild neck skin laxity. The entire session runs under one hour with local anesthesia, and most patients experience minimal recovery — temporary tenderness and mild bruising at entry points may occur for a few days. As the PDO material absorbs over six to eight months, the mechanical lift gradually wanes; however, the collagen stimulation triggered by the thread's presence in the tissue is associated with contributing to a sustained improvement in skin quality and mild volumisation at the treatment site. Total results are associated with lasting approximately one to two years. Thread lift is positioned as an option for patients who are not yet ready for facelift surgery or who seek a shorter-duration non-surgical alternative. Pricing ranges from $800 to $4,000 depending on areas and thread count.