Thread Lift

Non-surgical facial lifting using absorbable PDO and PLLA threads to reposition sagging skin, lift the midface and jowls, and stimulate collagen for gradual long-term tightening.

Kowayo Aesthetic Clinic offers thread lift procedures as a non-surgical alternative to face lifting surgery, targeting patients experiencing early to moderate facial laxity. The clinic uses absorbable threads — primarily PDO (polydioxanone) and PLLA (poly-L-lactic acid) — which are inserted beneath the skin via fine cannulas or needles under local anaesthesia to mechanically reposition descended facial tissue. Lifting threads with cogs or barbs are used for the midface, jowls, cheeks, and brow, while smooth threads are placed in finer patterns to stimulate localised collagen production and improve skin texture. The procedure typically takes 30–60 minutes and produces immediate visible lifting, with results improving progressively over 2–3 months as collagen synthesis is stimulated around the threads. Thread effects typically last 12–24 months depending on the thread material and the patient's skin condition. Dr Wong Kee Seng's experience in thread placement ensures precise lifting vectors that respect natural facial anatomy. The procedure suits patients in their mid-30s to 50s who are not yet candidates for surgical rhytidectomy but wish to address early sagging, jowling, or nasolabial fold deepening. Mild bruising and swelling are common for a few days post-procedure; most patients return to social activities within 3–5 days.