What should you know about ultra v lift threads?

Short answer
Ultra V lift threads are dissolvable threads placed under the skin for temporary support and a subtle lifting effect, with results shaped by placement and healing.
This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.
At a glance
- Material
- Often a dissolvable material such as polydioxanone
- Best suited to
- Selected cases of mild tissue laxity
How the treatment works
A clinician inserts fine threads through small entry points, often to support areas with mild sagging such as the cheeks, jawline, or brows. Polydioxanone Thread is one material used in this type of procedure. The threads gradually break down, while the healing response may encourage collagen formation around the treated area. Threads do not remove excess skin and are not equivalent to a surgical facelift. The visible change can be modest and may vary between sides as swelling settles.
Preparing and recovering
Choose a qualified medical professional who can assess your skin, facial movement, dental history, medicines, and previous fillers or threads. Ask about entry points, thread type, expected downtime, and the plan if a thread becomes visible or feels irregular. Follow instructions about cleansing, exercise, facial massage, sleeping position, and heat. Avoid pressing or manipulating the area while it heals unless your clinician tells you otherwise. For broader laxity, HIFU Skin Lifting or a Facelift may be discussed as different approaches.
When to seek care
Report worsening redness, warmth, drainage, increasing pain, marked asymmetry, skin dimpling that does not settle, or a thread that is exposed or poking through the skin. Seek urgent care for fever with a rapidly worsening wound, facial weakness, or breathing difficulty. Bruising, tenderness, and mild swelling can occur, but the treating clinician should explain what is expected.
Questions for your doctor
Ask which thread material and design are planned, what area will be supported, how long the early swelling may last, and what outcome is realistic for your degree of sagging. Ask how this compares with HIFU Skin Lifting or Facelift surgery.
Find care
General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi
That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.
27 Ar Ruwwad St - Shakhbout City - MSH4 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, Cigna, MetLife +20 more
Al Ruwais, Al Dhafrah
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +16 more
Al Bahyah - Al Bahyah Old - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, Cigna, Allianz Care +18 more
Abu Dhabi
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +27 more
Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.
A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.
Questions people ask
Are ultra V lift threads permanent?
No. The threads are designed to dissolve, and the lifting effect can change as the material breaks down and tissues age.
Can threads replace a facelift?
No. Threads provide limited support through small entry points, while a facelift surgically repositions tissue and addresses excess skin.
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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.