Lifting & Revitalising Threads

Thread treatments use fine, absorbable sutures inserted beneath the skin to achieve one of two effects. Lifting threads — described in 4D and 6D configurations — have tiny barbs or cones along their length that grip the tissue, allowing the physician to gently reposition and support areas that have begun to sag, such as the cheeks, jawline or brow, for a subtle lift without surgery. Revitalising, or mono, threads are smooth and finer; rather than lifting,…

At MEDIWA Clinic the area is cleansed and a local anaesthetic used for comfort, with the procedure typically taking thirty to forty-five minutes. The threads are introduced through a fine needle or cannula and are made from materials that the body breaks down over months, by which time a supportive response in the surrounding tissue is intended to maintain some of the effect. Mild swelling, bruising or a pulling sensation can occur for a few days, and you…