Thread Lifting

Thread lifting at SKIN CARE Liberec is an outpatient surgical-aesthetic procedure that uses absorbable polylactic acid (PLA) threads inserted under the skin via cannula to mechanically lift sagging facial or body tissue and simultaneously trigger collagen synthesis along the thread track. Unlike dermal fillers that add volume, thread lifting creates a physical mechanical lift — the threads are anchored within the tissue and the cones or barbs on the thread engage surrounding tissue to hold the new position. Over six to twelve months, the PLA material gradually absorbs and is replaced by new collagen fibres deposited along the insertion track, providing a sustained structural reinforcement. Effect lasts up to two years. Recovery involves one week of limited activity and a compression mask for the first 24 hours. Pricing from 20,000 Kč.

Thread lifting uses absorbable polylactic acid (PLA) sutures — a biopolymer with a well-established safety record in surgical sutures — to create immediate mechanical repositioning of descended facial tissue. The threads are fitted with small bidirectional cones or barbs along their length that engage the fibrous connective tissue of the subcutaneous layer as the cannula is advanced. When the free end of the thread is anchored and tension is applied, the tissue is physically repositioned to a higher, more youthful position — visible immediately on the table. The collagen-induction response begins within days of insertion. PLA is a collagen-stimulating material: as the immune system responds to the foreign body (which is temporary and ultimately fully absorbed), fibroblasts migrate to the thread track and deposit new collagen along its entire length. This collagen deposition is what produces the maintained lift at twelve months and beyond, after the PLA itself has been fully metabolised. The result is both an immediate mechanical lift and a progressive structural improvement. At SKIN CARE Liberec, the procedure is performed under local anaesthesia as an outpatient treatment, typically 60 minutes. A pre-treatment plan drawing marks the intended thread vectors and lift direction on the face. Available treatment areas: lower face (jowl lifting), neck, brow elevation, midface/cheek lifting, jawline definition, and inner arms (brachioplasty alternative). Recovery is managed with a compression mask for the first 24 hours and restriction of animated expressions and strenuous activity for one week. No facial massage, extreme sun exposure, or vigorous exercise for two to three weeks. Expected duration: up to two years, though individual variation exists depending on age, skin quality, and the number of threads placed. Possible side effects include temporary pain, swelling, asymmetry, or thread migration — most of which resolve within days to weeks. A non-refundable deposit of 2,000 Kč is required at booking.