Thread lifts. Lift and tighten without surgery.
Dissolving PDO threads stimulate your own collagen and elastin for a plumped, tightened and lifted result, in about half an hour.
Threads have been used as sutures for about 30 years and are now adapted for aesthetic medicine. They trigger the body's healing response, which produces collagen I and III, elastin and hyaluronic acid for a lifted, firmer result.
The minimally invasive procedure takes 30 to 45 minutes under local anaesthetic, so it causes only mild discomfort. Some bruising and swelling can follow. The threads stay in the skin for 6 to 12 months, while the new collagen lasts longer. A plan can be tailored to your budget and needs.
Who it suits
- A softening jawline
- A relaxed or sagging mid-face
- Slight bags under the eyes or on the neck
- Some relapse after a facelift or neck lift
- Facial asymmetry or loss of volume
After your treatment
- Apply ice packs straight after the procedure.
- No make-up for at least 24 hours.
- Sleep face up, slightly raised, for 3 to 5 days.
- Wash gently without rubbing for 5 to 7 days.
- Avoid sport, strong sun and facial massage for 2 weeks, and saunas for 3 weeks.
Not suitable with
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Active acne or skin infection
- A tendency to keloid scars
- Blood-thinning medication or bleeding disorders
- Some auto-immune conditions, or cancer treatment
Results differ from person to person. A consultation with Dr Essack confirms whether a treatment suits you, what it involves and what it costs.
