Thread Lift

Non-surgical thread lift using absorbable sutures to reposition sagging facial tissue and stimulate collagen production for gradual skin tightening. Addresses mild to moderate jowling, brow ptosis, and cheek descent. Minimal downtime compared to surgical facelift. Results associated with lasting twelve to eighteen months as threads biodegrade and collagen is remodelled.

Thread lifts at Cosmos Clinic Melbourne use absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) or poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) threads inserted via small needle entry points to mechanically reposition ptotic (descended) facial tissue and stimulate a sustained collagen synthesis response. The treatment is positioned as a non-surgical alternative for patients with mild to moderate facial laxity who are not ready for or not yet suitable candidates for a surgical facelift. Two mechanisms of action are at play: the immediate mechanical lift achieved by the barbed or cone architecture of the threads, which catch and re-drape the descended tissue into a higher position when the thread is tensioned; and the biological collagen response triggered by the thread's presence as a foreign body in the tissue — fibroblasts migrate to the thread and synthesise new collagen and elastin along its length, creating a gradual tissue tightening effect that continues as the thread scaffold is resorbed over four to six months. Common treatment zones at the Melbourne clinic include the mid-face and cheek to address jowl formation and cheek descent, the brow and temporal area for brow lift and upper face rejuvenation, and the neck and jawline for definition and early platysmal laxity. The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic with no general anaesthesia required, and patients can typically return to work and social activities within two to five days depending on the degree of bruising and swelling. In Australia, thread lifts must be performed by a registered medical practitioner with appropriate training. Results are associated with lasting twelve to eighteen months as the threads biodegrade, and the treatment can be repeated or combined with anti-wrinkle injections and fillers for a comprehensive non-surgical rejuvenation programme. Pricing is assessed at consultation and reflects the number of threads and vectors required.