Thread Lift

What are Thread Lifts?

A thread lift is a minimally invasive treatment that uses dissolvable sutures to lift and tighten sagging skin. At Skin Institute, Dr Pier Marzinotto – NZ’s leading expert – provides thread lift treatments to restore youthful contours without the need for surgery.

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How does it work?

The threads lift the skin and tighten saggy skin/fat tissue to erase lines and create facial definition. Thread lifts have been used worldwide for decades, over which time this technique has been refined and perfected.

Thread lifts use fine, absorbable threads placed under the skin to gently reposition and support sagging tissue. The threads also stimulate collagen production, improving firmness and skin quality over time.

Facial threads have been used worldwide for decades to support sagging skin but are not to be used or thought of as an alternative to the more surgically invasive face lift.

They are bio absorbable and are used for the elevation of the mid face, lower face and neck area.

The unique design allows for recontouring and elevating sagging skin through a minimally invasive approach.

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The process

The threads correct weakening of the facial structure by adding support to the skin and underlying tissue.

Threads also enable the skin and subcutaneous tissue to be subtly repositioned slightly higher on the facial surface giving a more rejuvenated appearance, reducing facial sagginess and recreating the contours that are the feature of the juvenile face.

Although the result is not permanent, they create a long-term support to the skin and underlying soft tissue in the area, stimulating collagen production and improving the texture and tone of the skin. They can last up to two years. More threads may be added in later years.

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Who is suitable?

Thread lifts are suitable for patients who want to:

• Lift sagging cheeks, jowls, or jawline
• Improve definition without surgery
• Achieve natural-looking rejuvenation

You should not have treatment if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, have certain autoimmune or medical conditions, have active skin connective tissue disorders in the area, have very thin skin or low volume of facial fat pads, are under the age of 30, or are currently physically unwell.

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Benefits & Results

• Immediate lifting effect
• Collagen stimulation for longer-term results
• Minimally invasive alternative to facelift surgery
• Results last 12–24 months

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What can be expected during the procedure?

• Your face will be marked out with a pen and you will have local anaesthetic injected into the areas where your threads are to be inserted.
• A tiny puncture hole is made, and a small blunt hollow tube is slid under the skin to place the thread.
• The placement of the threads is extremely important to ensure the correct amount of elevation for the individual’s facial structure.
• Once the threads have been positioned through the tiny puncture sites, they are then gently tightened and secured to the facial tissue and skin.
• Minimal dressing on the entry point is applied.
• This procedure usually takes approximately 30-60 minutes, depending on the number of threads used.
• As the threads are very fine, they are vulnerable for the first few days until the body develops fibrosis, which then strengthens and holds the facial tissue surrounding the thread into its new position.

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How long does a thread lift last?

They can last up to 2 years. More threads may be added in later years. Threads are bio-absorbable within 9-12 months. Treatment can be repeated in a few years.

Reassessment is required in 6 months.

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Cost

4 Mint Lifting Threads
From $1,600

8 Mint Lifting Threads
From $2,880

12 Mint Lifting Threads
From $4,080

16 Mint Lifting Threads
From $5,120