Non-Surgical Aesthetics
Facial Threads (Threadlift)
“Threads weave youth back into your skin.”
What Are Threads?
A thread lift is a minimally invasive procedure that uses dissolvable sutures to gently lift and tighten sagging skin. Unlike surgery, it requires no major incisions and offers a quick recovery with natural-looking results. The threads not only reposition the skin but also stimulate collagen production, improving firmness and texture over time.
Types of Threads
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Mono Threads – Smooth threads that tighten skin and improve texture by stimulating collagen.
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Cog/Barbed Threads – Barbed threads that anchor into the skin to provide a visible lifting effect.
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Screw/Tornado Threads – Twisted threads used to add volume and definition in targeted areas.
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Combination Approaches – Often, different types are used together for both lifting and skin rejuvenation.
What Can It Do?
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Lifting sagging cheeks and jowls.
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Defining the jawline and chin.
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Elevating drooping eyebrows.
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Softening nasolabial folds (smile lines).
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Reducing marionette lines (mouth-to-chin folds).
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Tightening loose neck skin.
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Improving under-eye or midface laxity.
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Subtle nose reshaping (non-surgical nose lift with threads).
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General skin tightening and collagen stimulation for better firmness and texture.
👉 Thread lifts are best for patients with mild to moderate skin laxity, and results are often enhanced when combined with other treatments (like fillers or skin boosters).
Results and Longevity
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The lifting effect is visible immediately.
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Collagen improvement continues over months.
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The results typically last 12–18 months.
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Repeat treatments can maintain results.
Thread Lift vs Surgical Facelift
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Thread lift: This is non-surgical temporary procedure with minimal downtime and produces a subtle lift.
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Facelift: This is a surgical permanent procedure, with a longer recovery and more dramatic results.
Your surgeon will advise the most appropriate option.
The Thread Lift Procedure
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It is performed under local anesthesia.
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The procedure time is 30–45 minutes.
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The patient feels only minimal discomfort.
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It is performed as a outpatient treatment.
Patients usually return home the same day.
Recovery and Downtime
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The patient might feel mild swelling or bruising for a few days.
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Some facial tightness will be present initially.
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Normal activities can be resumed within a few days.
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The patient is told to avoid excessive facial movements temporarily.
Complications
Common, usually mild and temporary:
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Redness, swelling, or bruising at the insertion sites.
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Mild pain, tightness, or pulling sensation.
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Small dimples or irregularities in the skin.
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Temporary numbness.
Less common:
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Thread visibility or palpability under the skin.
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Asymmetry or uneven lifting.
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Infection at the insertion site.
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Prolonged swelling or tenderness.
Rare but more serious:
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Thread migration or extrusion (threads coming out of the skin).
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Nerve injury (very uncommon).
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Hematoma or significant bleeding.
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Unsatisfactory cosmetic outcome requiring correction.
👉 Most side effects are temporary and resolve on their own, and serious complications are rare when the procedure is performed by an experienced practitioner.
Book Consultation — Thread Lift in Pakistan
Dr. Saud Majid is a plastic and cosmetic surgeon practicing since 2020, providing safe, anatomy-based thread lift procedures with emphasis on natural lifting, facial harmony, and patient safety.
For expert consultation and treatment planning:
Consultation includes:
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facial analysis.
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discussion of thread types and suitability.
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realistic outcome counseling.
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post-procedure care guidance.