The thread lifts are a facial and body rejuvenation treatment widely used to eliminate wrinkles on the face, lift the cheekbones, and maintain youthful buttocks.
They are a type of non-surgical aesthetic procedure, and although their results are immediate, visible from the first day, you need to wait a few months to see their true potential.
When you are looking for a remedy to take years off or rejuvenate your face, similar to a facelift, thread lifts work.
They can be used in different parts of the body, although the most common area is the face. However, this non-invasive medical aesthetic technique can also be applied to the buttocks, neck, chest, and abdomen. There are clinics in various cities that perform them, so here we will tell you some opinions on the before and after, complete information about the prices, and the different types used.
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What are thread lifts
The name itself gives us an idea of what they might be, although their function can be a bit confusing. You can find them as magic threads or Russian threads, but they are the same thing.
Thread lifts are tiny polydioxanone threads inserted under the skin to tighten and eliminate tissue sagging. This provides immediate, surprising, and very effective benefits. It firms the skin, eliminates excess skin, and achieves an uplifted facial contour when used on the face.
Unlike the facelift, which is done with cosmetic surgery, thread lifts are considered a non-invasive procedure. Or at least, you don’t need anesthesia or an operating room. That means, while there are micro-incisions, they are so small that it is not considered a surgical intervention, and this is why it is non-invasive.
Advantages of thread lifts
- It is very quick. In just 40 minutes, you can change your appearance.
- Its duration spans between 3 and 5 years.
- No post-operative care is needed, as it is not a cosmetic surgery operation.
- It corrects wrinkles and prevents new ones.
- It is very effective at eliminating sagging, providing a lifting effect.
It is compatible with daily life. You can have the session in the afternoon and then go home with a rejuvenated look.
The effects last a long time. They are not permanent, but they last for a long period. So, you don’t have to worry about touch-ups and new wrinkles for several years.
The best part is that, being a lifting, it doesn’t require the trauma of post-operative recovery, no work leave, and no complications, as happens with a facial stretching surgery.
Disadvantages compared to other methods
- Sometimes you need more than one session, but not always.
- The benefits are temporary, although the collagen produced is permanent.
Although the temporary nature can be seen as a benefit, if you are happy with the result, it is a hassle that you have to return to the clinic for touch-ups. However, the duration is quite long, much more than other filler techniques that only last a few months or at most a year.
The session issue is not much of a hassle either; depending on the person, the results they want, and their own characteristics, you might need more than one consultation to achieve the rejuvenation you desire.
Thread lifts for the face
In most people, it is possible to achieve very natural results, giving a touch of youth and enhancing the beauty of the face.
Thread lifts for men work the same way as for women, and they are suitable for anyone concerned about wrinkles and those who wish to enjoy rejuvenated body areas, regardless of age.
People of different ages can access this rejuvenation technique with thread lifts for the face, including middle-aged, mature, and individuals from any age group.
Additionally, there are different types, models, and techniques to apply them to the facial contour. They can be adjusted to each person. Some types include PDO, mini threads, Japanese threads, or those previously mentioned as Russian or magic threads.
For the face, this technique allows you to lift the cheekbones and the entire chin area, so thread lifts for the face significantly improve the facial oval.
Neck
It is also possible to modify the signs of aging on the neck and décolletage. Thread lifts for the neck eliminate sagging and the loose skin effect caused by it.
They are ideal for this type of technique along with the facial area. This way, you can enhance the entire neck and face area. It provides symmetry in reducing years in the most visible areas of the body.
It slims the entire area above the shoulders and enhances the neck and face as a whole.
Buttocks
In the buttocks, thread lifts can help make them firmer and more lifted, providing a higher elevation. To achieve this body modification, a micro incision of 2 millimeters is required.
In the buttocks, they work by making them firmer and more perky, with a greater lift. To perform this body modification, a micro incision of 2 millimeters is necessary.
It is recommended for people with moderate sagging. With severe sagging, you might not be able to lift the buttocks as much as needed, and a gluteoplasty may be more suitable. However, if that is your case, don’t get discouraged as each case should be assessed, and it may be feasible with some alternative treatments.
Sometimes, liposculpture for the buttocks and liposuction for the abdomen may be required. But, as mentioned, it is essential to evaluate the type of sagging and the possibilities available for the individual to enhance the buttocks with thread lifts.
Are magic threads the same as thread lifts?
There are some different types, but their function is the same: to prevent sagging and skin laxity. They use several polydioxanone threads that, upon contact, gradually release collagen, fibrinogen, and fibrin. These proteins promote better skin structure as they help create three-dimensional spaces in the tissues where they are secreted.
There are different types and techniques for implanting them. The length and thickness of the threads, the depth of the implant, and the way you are treated with them all play a role. Everything is closely related, and it also affects the lifting effect you are looking for or how much you want to enhance a specific body area. If the thread lifts or magic threads are for the chest, buttocks, or to lift and reduce some of the sagging in the abdomen, the technique varies slightly depending on the body area being remodeled. You may use spiculated thread lifts or cogs.
How long do thread lifts last?
The duration may vary slightly depending on the individual, but an average estimate for the duration of thread lifts is between 36 and 60 months.
The explanation of how long thread lifts last is relatively simple. Once implanted, they begin to release the three proteins we’ve mentioned—fibrinogen, fibrin, and collagen—over a period of 1 year.
During this time, there is an increase in microcirculation, nutrient delivery, and the formation of new fibers around the threads. As the body synthesizes more collagen, an internal regeneration process begins.
Once this happens, the thread lifts start to degrade. Very slowly. Gradually. They are designed to be absorbed by the body, so there is no need to remove them. They are inserted but not removed.
But don’t worry.
The effects remain after they dissolve on their own.
Once they finish their job, they dissolve, but the structure created around them serves as natural support for the skin, connective tissue, and all the elastic fibers. The smoothness and wrinkles will remain distant from appearing. Sagging will continue to disappear as the tissues remain firm and lifted due to the fibrosis that has occurred. So, the lifting and tightening effect will be maintained for the chest, abdomen, buttocks, or face.
Opinions on thread lifts
It’s important to note that this is a relatively affordable facial and body rejuvenation technique compared to other aesthetic treatments. For example, you can check the prices of thread lifts in Madrid and Barcelona to get an idea. By placing each thread lift and combining the effects of several in the same area, they can restore firmness to the chest and buttocks, as well as improve the signs of aging on the face.
Before undergoing the procedure, you should be aware of:
- The real results you will achieve.
- The duration. They are temporary, although their properties and benefits last several years. If you are satisfied with the results after a few years, you will need to have touch-ups.
So, it’s good to know that if you truly want to rejuvenate and prefer non-surgical interventions, thread lifts have very positive reviews and results that are more than acceptable. Some of them include:
- Creating a tightening effect.
- Improving the brightness of the face.
- Eliminating wrinkles, nasolabial folds, smile lines, lip wrinkles, etc.
- Improving the facial oval, eliminating double chin, and signs of sagging neck.
If you want to reduce sagging in a specific area or combat wrinkles, this could be your method.
I was going to get them done in Colombia, but now I’m scared, no thanks, I think my imperfection will be less noticeable than the remedy, haha, what a scare.
Hello, my name is Ricardo. I’ve always heard very good comments about this non-surgical rejuvenation method! I’m interested in more information about places and clinics in my city, and financing if they are very expensive, because many people have told me they are very affordable and economical!
Well, I’ve had 4 thread lifts done with local anesthesia. And so far, I’m very happy, and you can see the results quite well, although the effect starts to show around a month more or less.
Hello, I would like you to recommend a trusted clinic to get thread lifts. It could be in Madrid or Valencia. Thanks!
Hello. 8 days ago, I had thread lifts done, two on each side, and my cheekbones were a bit swollen, like a bump, one more than the other. Will it go away?
Hello, I would like to know how to contact you or what the phone number is.
Hello, I’m from Gran Canaria (Spain). I’m planning to get thread lifts for my smile lines, but I’m reading different opinions, and it’s made me a little nervous. Dimples, loose threads, infection. Does anyone know a recommended clinic or doctor here?
I would like to know a good clinic in the province of Alicante.
Hello, I’m from Argentina, Buenos Aires. Can anyone recommend a clinic where they work well and are honest? Please send me information about thread lifts for the face. Thanks!
Thread lifts? I don’t recommend it. They make you a thousand promises before doing it, and when you don’t see results, they keep making promises even in the medium and long term.
Hello, could someone tell me the price of this?
I’m from Valladolid, and I’m not sure if anyone knows a trusted place where they work well.
I’ve also seen a Groupon offer for €80, but I’m not sure if I should trust it.
Hello, I’m from Benicarlo in Castellon, and I’d like you to tell me which centers near here I can get this treatment with full confidence. What are the approximate prices? I’m 58 years old. Thanks for the information.
Hello, I had 10 threads placed on each side of my face yesterday. It didn’t hurt more than a small pinch from a blood test, and then just a little sensation when the needle was inserted. The surgeon told me to apply ice to my face, which I did for at least half an hour on each side. Today, it’s been one day, and I notice a slight swelling from the pinches. But the real effect is supposed to be noticeable in about two months, they told me.
So far, everything is fine, and it’s right by my house in Palencia, so I want to encourage people from Palencia. There’s no need to go further away. They’re a very attentive team.
Thank you so much, Nieves, for sharing your experience with the magic threads, both before and after… and during the evolution. It takes a little while to improve, considering the swelling and the collagen has to form around the thread structure in the face. I’m glad you’re happy with the result.
Hello, I had thread lifts done a week ago, and I feel like I have 2 pimples on each side. The surgeon says it’s because a little bit of thread is sticking out. Is that okay? I’m worried.
Hello, Maria, are you still having the lumps? You shouldn’t feel anything unless these “pimples” are imperceptible, only noticeable to you. If you can, let us know how the evolution has gone.
It’s been over a month since I had the threads, and I have two lumps, one on each side of my face. When I run my hand over them, I can feel the end of the thread bulging. Is this normal? Will they disappear?
Hello, it’s been about a month and a half since I had two threads placed on each side of my face. At first, I had those dimples, but over time, they disappeared. The problem started after that, on the left side of my face, where they insert the thread. The thread started coming out through the small hole. I went to the clinic, and they cut off the small piece that was sticking out. After that, I got an infection, and it’s been oozing pus. I’ve already taken two boxes of antibiotics, but it’s still the same.
Yesterday, I went back to the clinic, and they have no idea how to handle this. They told me it was the first time it had happened, and they put me on more antibiotics. I’m very disappointed and angry because they don’t have competent people who know how to treat the problem.
I’ve decided to go to the doctor and explain all this nonsense, and of course, I will take action!
The clinic where I had them done is called Centros Unicos (in case anyone wants to have this done, ask lots of questions and make sure they have competent people for these cases).
I had the same thing happen. It’s been two and a half months since the procedure, and I’m getting threads showing on the right cheekbone area. Plus, all this time, I’ve had and still have lumps at the ends of the threads. My face is disfigured. I went to the clinic several times, and they tried a lot of things to fix it, but I think they were just testing because they had no idea how to approach it. First, carboxytherapy, then laser sessions to try to dissolve the thread… and each time, the right side of my face became more swollen and sensitive. And now, the threads are showing… it’s a real nightmare.
Hello, I had the threads done a week ago in Tijuana, Mexico, and I’m super happy!!! The difference was immediate, and I had no complications. I couldn’t believe the huge difference in my face when I looked in the mirror. The pain is minimal, and after a week, I see better results. I think it’s worth it, and I’m convinced I’ll repeat it in two years.
Hello, I would like to have thread lifts done on my nose because my nostrils are wide, but they tell me that it doesn’t work because in 2 years the nose returns to its original shape. Is that true!? Will there be a scar?
Hello Bety, if you could provide me with the clinic and doctor details, I’m interested and looking for a good surgeon. Thank you, your testimony is the best recommendation for your doctor. Are you from Peru? I am from Lima.
Hello, I’m from Viña del Mar/Chile. I would like to have the threads done, but I want a responsible clinic and professional. Any recommendations here in Viña or Santiago? Thanks.
Hello, I’m from Peru. I had the threads done a couple of months ago, and I don’t see any results. I went back to the clinic, and they put in two more, but nothing. Honestly, I’m disappointed. Does anyone know a good clinic in Lima?
Hello, good afternoon. I had support threads placed in my nose. The surgeon inserted the thread into the cartilage, and I had significant swelling and a bump on the right side of my nose that lasted 2 weeks. Now, it’s been 2 and a half months, and I have a bump in the middle of my nose where I didn’t have one before the procedure. But a few days ago, it started hurting when touched. The area where the threads were inserted protrudes a few millimeters out of the skin. What should I do? Could my body have rejected it?
Hello Yessica, if you have discomfort, talk to the surgeon who implanted the thread in your nose. It might be taking longer to heal the tissue, or it could have loosened due to the bump you mentioned.
A little fear of rejection by the body, but I think I’m going to do it.
Hello Rosina, make sure to get good advice about the thread lift clinic and discuss your concerns with the surgeon so they can explain the possible risks and results according to your age and physical condition.
I had them done three days ago, and I was thrilled.
But in the afternoon, I noticed some swelling in the nasal area, and I’m quite concerned about it.
I think the area must have swollen, and it will go away in the coming days.
In three weeks, I’ll return to the clinic to see how it’s going and what they say.
Hello Carmen, at first, you may notice some swelling. This is normal since a foreign object has been inserted into the body, and there has been manipulation. The swelling should decrease as the hours pass.
Hello, I’m interested in the thread lifts, but I’d like to know if, besides Telva, anyone else has had scars. Are there any marks left?
Hello Sandra, it shouldn’t leave scars because then there wouldn’t be much point in getting a thread lift or multiple threads. Obviously, like any aesthetic treatment, it carries risks, and the body responds differently from one person to another.
The best thing is to go to a clinic that you trust and discuss all the steps beforehand, the advantages, disadvantages, and risks of thread lifts. But as I mentioned, it shouldn’t leave marks or dimples. As for swelling and bruising, that’s something that can appear frequently, but it disappears over the days.
Hello Pedro-Pablo, I’m from Barcelona, and I’m being treated at the Hepler Bone Clinic in Barcelona. It’s an amazing clinic, and just because you’re a guy doesn’t mean you can’t get something aesthetic done. On the contrary, for me, it’s super important to take care of myself, and I love it! I recommend you go to this clinic for advice. Good luck!
Hello Pedro, just because you’re a guy doesn’t mean you can’t get threads, Botox, or hyaluronic acid. I don’t think gender matters when it comes to doing something aesthetic; it’s totally normal! I’m from Barcelona, and I’m being treated by Dr. Caussa, and I’m very happy with him. You should go and let him tell you what’s best for you… maybe you don’t need threads… just call and ask how it goes. Good luck!
Four days ago, I had threads placed to lift the sagging in my cheeks. At first, I’m happy, but I’ve got very marked dimples in the stretching area. I see the days pass, and it’s not getting better. Has this happened to anyone else? I’m starting to get scared, and I don’t want to imagine if these deformities stay on my skin.
Hello Telva, it’s possible you have a small fold or swelling in the first few days until the tissues settle with the threads in your face. If you notice that after a reasonable amount of time it’s still the same, go to the clinic for them to check the result.
I’m interested. For me, the most important thing is that the person placing the thread lifts is a professional, and the guarantee.
I’d like the information soon, so I can get them done this week, June 27th or 28th, as I have a few days off before I start work on July 4th. It’s also very important to know the cost. I live in Pereira, so it should be here in my city.
I look forward to your prompt information.
Thank you.
They told me they were going to place six threads, but they only put four, and I look worse than before. They only placed them around the contour. What should I do?
I’m 64 years old, and I had this treatment 5 years ago. I highly recommend doing it because the difference is incredible, and it boosts your self-esteem a lot. It’s not a very invasive technique, so there’s no need to be afraid of it. It’s very comfortable, and in my case, painless.
Hello Maria Jesus, I had them done 4 days ago, and I have dimples in my cheekbones, with the skin pulled inward, which looks very ugly. I thought it would improve with the days, but it’s still the same. Did this happen to you too? The doctor who did it told me it was normal, but when I asked for information before getting them, he didn’t mention that this could happen.
I’m from Colombia, and a month ago, I had 3 pairs placed. I’m super happy; my facial oval became more defined in two days. I’m going to have them placed around my eyes to lift the outer corners of my eyes. If anyone wants, I’ll send photos of before and after. I’m happy; it’s the best aesthetic technique.
Hello,
Please send me the photos and the name of the clinic.
Hello!!! I’m from Colombia too, and I’m deciding between Botox and the threads. Please tell me about your experience, if you felt pain, if you had bruising… and most importantly, the costs and which clinic you went to.
Thank you!!!
Hello Maritza, it’s great that you’re sharing your experience with the threads because some of us are thinking of doing it too, and we need more opinions. Thanks. Could you send me some before and after photos?
Hello Maritza, would you be so kind as to send me before and after photos? Thank you so much.
Hello, could you please give me the contact information and before and after photos?
Thank you very much.
Rosiris
Hello, good afternoon, where in Colombia are you? I’m interested.
Hello, please send us the photos and, if you can, the name of the clinic.
Thank you and greetings.
Please send me the photos.
Hello, good afternoon, I’m from Colombia. Can you send me the photos, and I want to know if it gets very swollen after?
Hello, yesterday I went to get information at Dorsia clinic to have the threads placed. Could anyone tell me if they’ve had them done there and if it went well? I want to have them placed on my neck because I have a lot of sagging, and they told me that only two threads would work. Can anyone tell me if this clinic is good? Dorsia in Marbella.
Hello everyone, I had thread lifts done on my double chin exactly one week ago, and I haven’t noticed any tightening at all. In fact, I think my neck looks worse, with a huge bruise and a lump left from one of the injections, super swollen!! So far, I’m not happy at all!
Hello Mamen, I was told I would feel discomfort for about 5 or 6 days, but it would go away after that, and the bumps from the injection would go away too. I hope it passes for you soon. Let me know, because I was thinking about having threads placed on my neck as well, to firm up the double chin, but I need more opinions to decide
Hello Mamen, I had it done four days ago, and the result is quite good. It’s firmed up what I wanted, but the damage to my skin is more than I expected. The doctor told me I could go back to normal life as soon as I left the clinic, which is a lie because I left super swollen, with two big bruises and dimples, which is what is really worrying me. The skin is pulled inward in the area where the thread ends, and I’m super worried. As for the bruising, it has improved quite a lot, but the swelling and the dimples aren’t improving. I need to know the experience of others who’ve had threads and if they had the same issue as me. I’m quite worried.
Hello, I want to have threads placed on my face and neck. Can you please recommend a place in Buenos Aires?
Good afternoon, I’m in Caracas, Venezuela. Could you give me information about any aesthetic center that places them?
Hello, I would like to know where you would recommend going, a trusted center in the province of Vizcaya.
My mother had thread lifts placed, but they were different from the ones mentioned here. They are rigid threads, and one seems to have come loose from where it was attached. When the doctor tried to reposition it, it got more tangled in the cheekbone, leaving a noticeable line on the skin. He says it’s impossible to remove and that we should wait for the body to absorb it. How long do these rigid threads take to be absorbed? Or what do you recommend doing, aside from filing a good lawsuit?
I’m interested in having thread lifts placed. Could you tell me trusted clinics in Burgos?
Do they get inserted into the skin or the muscle?
Thank you.
I’m interested in having thread lifts. Could you recommend clinics in Valencia? I’d also like to know if the face swells a lot after the procedure. Thank you.
I’m thinking of starting with 5 threads on each side of my face to tighten the cheekbones and possibly the lower part of my eyes. It would be 10 threads in total. Do you think that would be enough to notice a difference?
Could you recommend clinics in Barcelona for thread lifts?
Thank you.
I’m 36 years old and live in Barcelona. A year ago, I had a couple of threads placed on each side of my face, and I got a subtle but visible effect. I liked the results. So, a couple of days ago, I had 4 threads placed on each side of my face to correct sagging. I can already see the results, and I’m thrilled. This treatment improves over the weeks, so I’m very, very happy. In case you’re interested, I went to a clinic in Barcelona.
Hello, could you tell me where you had it done in Barcelona?
Barcelona, Spain, or Barcelona, Venezuela?
Hello Lesly, could you share the name of the clinic or the doctor who placed the threads? Thank you, we appreciate it.
Could you send me the name of the doctor and the clinic?
Hello Lesly, I want to get some thread lifts, and I’d like to know how it’s gone for you so far. Thank you.
How long is the recovery time?
I’m from Barcelona, and I’m interested in thread lifts. I would like to know of any clinic. Thank you.
Good morning, I’m interested in thread lifts for the gluteal area.
I live in Madrid. Could you recommend the best specialists?
Gloria Santomauro.
I met her recently, and I’m thrilled with her. Yesterday, she placed the threads, and I look great. I’ll give you her phone number privately. In Madrid.
Hello, I had 8 thread lifts placed at a clinic in Benidorm, more than 2 months ago. I had 4 on each side of my face. It has rejuvenated me by a few years. I’m thrilled with the results.
Hello, I’m going to do it in a few days. Has anyone done it? Is it painful? Does it leave scars? Thanks.
It doesn’t hurt, it’s very quick, and the results are amazing!!!
Hello, my neck is quite saggy. The doctor says I should get a cervical lift, but I don’t want to go through surgery. Could thread lifts work for me? That’s what I was thinking, plus surgery is very expensive. Thanks.
Four months ago, I had it done on my face and neck, and I’m very happy. I’m 58 years old, and people who don’t know me say I look 45. I feel rejuvenated both inside and out. When I look in the mirror, I feel very happy; it’s like I’ve been given another opportunity. I’ve complemented it with exercise, and I look amazing. This is for everyone who’s afraid of surgery. Many thanks to the person who made this miracle possible, may God bless them.
Hello Bety, if you could provide me with the clinic and doctor’s details, I’m interested and looking for a good surgeon. Thanks, your testimony is the best recommendation for your doctor.
I’m quite interested in thread lifts. Could you provide me with the best clinics to carry out the treatment? Thank you.
Hello Candelaria, well, it depends on the city where you live.
I had 7 threads on one side and 5 on the other, and I don’t see any tightening. I had it done in mid-February. When will I notice the stretching effect?
Hello Maricarmen, the effects should be immediate. You need to give it about a week for the initial swelling to subside, but you should already notice the stretching..
I would like to know the prices and which other treatments I can combine with it to enhance the lifting results.
The price of thread lifts varies depending on each person. Depending on the wrinkles, if there’s any sagging in the face, age… you might need a few threads or many. The best thing is to assess each case, so you get an accurate price and can decide accordingly.