What should you know about cosmetic thread lift?

During the procedure, a clinician guides threads through the tissues beneath the skin. The threads can reposition selected tissue and create support while they gradually absorb. [Polydioxanone Thread](/materials/polydioxanone-thread/) is one material used for this purpose. A thread lift may suit early [Sagging Skin](/symptoms/sagging-skin/), but it does not remove loose skin in the same way as a [Facelift](/treatments/surgical-dermatology/facelift/).

A consultation should cover the area to be treated, skin thickness, tissue laxity, facial movement, previous procedures, medicines, and expectations. The clinician should describe the entry points, anaesthetic, aftercare, possible dimpling or asymmetry, thread visibility, infection, tenderness, and the possibility of adjustment or removal. Other options may include [HIFU Skin Lifting](/treatments/laser-and-energy/hifu-treatment/) or surgery, depending on the amount of laxity and your goals.

After treatment, contact the provider for worsening pain, spreading redness, pus, fever, an exposed thread, or swelling that continues to increase. Prompt assessment is also needed for new facial weakness, severe asymmetry, or difficulty opening the mouth or swallowing.

Ask what degree of lift is realistic, which thread material and placement are proposed, how long restrictions last, what happens if a thread becomes visible, and which alternative best matches your skin laxity.