Collagen creation takes between 8 and 12 weeks to occur.

Generally the results will last for up to 2 years after treatment, this is very depend on the healing and ageing processes of the individual.

The treatment metabolised 6 – 8 month after the procedure. If you were to biopsy the dermis at this point you would find new Type 3 Collagen mesh in the treated area.

It is a very safe procedure and complications are extremely rare. Minor complication may include temporary redness, swelling and bruising. Patients may feel slight tightness or a pulling sensation following the treatment, but this subsides relatively quickly.

A very small amount of Local anaesthetic is injected into the skin or a numbing cream is applied to the treatment area for 20 mins to decrease treatment discomfort. The area is then cleanse with surgical grade skin disinfectant. Multiple fine needles containing fine threads similar to a hair shaft are inserted into the skin. The fine needles are then removed leaving the fine thread underneath the skin.

Whole process can take anywhere between 15 to 30 minutes depending on the number of threads required for the procedure.

Apart from the initial sting of the small local anaesthetic injection procedure the whole treatment area is numb so this treatment is essentially painless.

Cost of Treatment will vary, facial thread lift procedure is very dependant on each individual patient, the number of areas to be treated and the number of threads required.

Treatments starting at $550 – $2500

• Please do not apply oil-based moisturiser or makeup for the next 24 hours. After that, apply your makeup gently for five days.
• When applying makeup, do not use brushes / sponges for two days due to cleanliness of the brush / sponge.
• Avoid facial contact with animals or their coats for one week to ensure cleanliness.
• Ice may be applied to soothe area of treatment.
• Bruising is to be expected, but can be variable from minimal to severe. Hirudoid or Arnica Cream can be used to assist in resolution.
• Please sleep on your back and elevate your head for the first three nights.
• Please do not have any facials or face massages for three weeks.
• There may be mild tenderness in the treated area for approximately one week.
• If you experience a ‘ping’ sensation where the threads have been placed, massage for 2–3 seconds.
• Avoid strenuous contact sports for three weeks.
• Avoid exaggerated facial movements like chewing, talking or yawning for three weeks. You may move your face in a normal fashion.
• No dental surgery for four weeks.
• Avoid saunas or heat treatments for three weeks.
• Do not have heat treatments (RF / Laser) in the area of the threads for three months.
• In the very rare instance that you experience any thread extrusion after your treatment, simply pull the thread out and disregard.