Thread Lift (Barbed Threads)

Cleopatra Clinic lifts early facial sagging with barbed threads — fine threads with tiny hooks inserted under the skin that mechanically reposition descended tissue and stimulate collagen along their track. The standard facial protocol uses 12 threads (19,000–29,000 Kč); a dedicated brow-lift variant uses 4–6 threads (8,000–12,000 Kč) to raise drooping eyebrows. The procedure runs under local anaesthesia with minimal downtime — a middle path between injectables and a surgical facelift.

Thread lifting occupies the space between fillers and surgery: it physically repositions mildly descended tissue without incisions, scars, or general anaesthesia. The clinic has featured the technique in its published articles ('Facelift — vypnutí obličeje speciální nití'). **How it works:** the practitioner inserts fine threads studded with microscopic barbs (hooks) through entry points hidden at the hairline or temple. The barbs grip the under-surface of the skin; gentle traction repositions the cheek, jowl, or brow tissue upward, and the threads anchor it in place. Over the following months the body forms new collagen along each thread track, sustaining the lift as the thread material is gradually absorbed. **Protocols at Cleopatra Clinic:** *Face — 12 threads (19,000–29,000 Kč):* the full-face protocol addressing descended cheeks, early jowls, and softening of the jawline. *Brow — 4–6 threads (8,000–12,000 Kč):* a targeted lift for drooping eyebrows and lateral hooding, opening the upper eye area without eyelid surgery. **The session:** local anaesthetic at the entry points, thread placement, and immediate visible repositioning — typically under an hour. Expect mild swelling, possible bruising, and a tight sensation for a few days; small skin puckers at anchor points smooth out within 1–2 weeks. Avoid wide mouth-opening, rubbing the face, and sleeping face-down for the first weeks. **Longevity:** results typically last 1.5–3 years depending on thread type, tissue weight, and age. The procedure can be repeated, and it does not preclude a surgical facelift later. Patients with significant skin excess or heavy jowls are better served by the surgical lift (35,000–85,000 Kč) — the surgeon advises honestly at consultation.