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Thread Lift
Thread Lift Treatment Gold Coast
Thread Lift Treatment – Now available AT ENVISAGE Clinic
As many of you know we have performed thread lifts of one kind or another for over 20 years, but stopped offering them a few years.
There are a few reasons for this
The thread lifts that have been available recently, like Silhouette, have to my mind been too thin and fragile and unable to give a satisfactory lift
Threads used in thread lifts have been very expensive, meaning that the average cost of a thread lift has been around $4,000 or more.
Generally results from thread lifts have been too minor, and also too short term.
Thread lift procedures with many of the threads that have been available have been quite invasive and sometimes quite painful, or required a lot of local anaesthetic. Some threads require small incisions in the skin and knotting of the threads, which can cause tenderness and lumps.
Thread lift procedures have often been time consuming with a high risk of swelling, bruising or short term skin creasing, which has meant that they have not been a quick “lunchtime” procedure but a minor operation requiring some downtime.
In a nutshell we have felt that, for their cost, thread lift results have been too minor and too temporary to justify their cost for the majority of patients.
However, all that has changed. At Envisage Clinic, we have recently sourced a new pressed PDO thread for thread lifting from South Korea.
This thread has several key advantages
They are much stronger (five times stronger, with a 5kg breaking strain)
The treatment itself is quick (half an hour) and requires no incision
The treatment is no more painful than an average dermal filler treatment
The risk of bruising is low (1 in 200)
The cost is much lower, with a typical treatment being $990 for 4 threads.
The threads themselves last for 6 months, but results on average last for 12 months.
The lower cost and simple procedure means that additional threads can be placed at any time
For most patients there is little to no downtime.
These threads are true anchored suspension threads for lifting. They are not to be confused with free floating micro threads which are used purely for skin texture issues.
Pressed PDO threads are designed for a subtle lift of the cheeks and jawline. They do not work well on the neck and results on brow lifting are too inconsistent.
All treatment by Dr Chris Leat and Natalie Louis – R.N
Dr Chris Leat - Medical Director
Natalie Louis - RN
If you would like to know more or come in for a free consultation to discuss, call us on 07 5539 4000 or contact us on the website
Thread Lift FAQ's
Secret illusion Pressed PDO threads manufactured by Hyudae Medtech Co Ltd
A small amount of local anaesthetic is placed at the temple and/or next to the ear. A needle is used to puncture the skin and the threads are placed through this puncture spot into the cheek with a cannula. The cannula id withdrawn leaving the thread in place. The whole process takes less than 30 minutes.
Generally there is very little discomfort. There is a small sting from the local anaesthetic and sometimes a small amount of a pressure sensation or discomfort during the placement. There may be a slight ache or tight sensation afterwards
There is a small (less than 1%) risk of a bruise. The skin on the cheek might look a little rucked up or dimpled for 1-2 days. There can be some ache or sensation of tightness afterwards for a few days.
This varies from person to person, but generally it is a slight effect compared to a surgical lift. Place your fingertips next to your ears and lift the skin 0.5-1cm and this may give you some idea of the lift attainable.
No, thread lifts are suitable for faces that would benefit from a slight lift. They are generally not suitable for heavy jowls and do not work well on necks or eye brow regions.
