What should you know about Kendall Jenner thread lift?

A thread lift places dissolvable threads beneath the skin to provide temporary mechanical support while the surrounding tissue heals. A photograph or public statement cannot establish whether Kendall Jenner has had this procedure.

During a thread lift, a clinician guides threads through small entry points under the skin. Some threads have features that help hold tissue in a lifted position; the body gradually breaks down the material. [Polydioxanone Thread](/materials/polydioxanone-thread/) is one material used in aesthetic procedures. The change is usually more subtle than the lift produced by surgery and does not treat every cause of facial ageing.

Bruising, swelling, tenderness, unevenness, dimpling, thread visibility, infection, and changes in sensation are possible concerns. The location, thread design, technique, and the person's healing response all influence the experience.

Choose a qualified medical practitioner who examines facial movement, skin quality, volume loss, and laxity before suggesting treatment. Discuss medicines, bleeding problems, previous procedures, dental work, allergies, and a history of poor wound healing. Ask for a recovery plan that covers facial movement, sleeping position, cleansing, and follow-up.

Depending on the concern, alternatives may include [HIFU Skin Lifting](/treatments/laser-and-energy/hifu-treatment/) for selected laxity patterns or a [Facelift](/treatments/surgical-dermatology/facelift/) when a larger surgical correction is being considered. [Sagging Skin](/symptoms/sagging-skin/) and [Sun-Damaged Skin](/conditions/photoaging/) can have different causes and should not be treated as interchangeable diagnoses.

Contact the treating clinic for increasing redness, warmth, drainage, worsening pain, fever, marked asymmetry, persistent numbness, or a thread that becomes exposed. Seek urgent assessment for severe facial swelling, trouble swallowing or breathing, or sudden neurological symptoms.

Ask which area and layer will be treated, what material and thread design will be used, what change is realistic, how long recovery may take, and what happens if a thread shifts or becomes visible. Ask how the plan compares with energy treatment or surgery for your specific anatomy.