Non-Surgical Facelift
Thread Lift
Absorbable PDO threads that lift sagging skin, redefine facial contours, and stimulate collagen — for a facelift effect without surgery.
What Is It?
A thread lift is a minimally invasive procedure that uses absorbable PDO (polydioxanone) threads inserted beneath the skin to physically lift sagging tissue and stimulate collagen production. The threads create an immediate lifting effect while triggering your body's natural healing response, producing new collagen around each thread for continued improvement over months. It's the closest you can get to a surgical facelift without going under the knife.
Duration
45–90 minutes
Results
Immediate lift with progressive improvement over 2–3 months
Recovery
Mild swelling for 3–5 days, avoid strenuous activity for 1 week
The Procedure
01 Facial Mapping
Strategic insertion points and vectors are mapped to create the optimal lift trajectory based on your facial anatomy and desired result.
02 Thread Insertion
Under local anesthesia, fine PDO threads with tiny barbs or cones are inserted beneath the skin using thin cannulas and anchored to lift sagging tissue.
03 Collagen Stimulation
Over the following months, your body produces new collagen around each thread, providing continued lifting and tightening even after the threads dissolve.
Key Benefits
Immediate visible lifting effect
Stimulates natural collagen production
No general anesthesia required
Minimal downtime compared to surgery
Results last 12–18 months
Can target jowls, cheeks, brows, and neck
Dissolves naturally — no foreign material remains
Can be combined with fillers and Botox
Is This Right For You?
Who Is It For?
Those with mild to moderate facial sagging
Patients not ready for surgical facelift
People wanting jawline and jowl improvement
Those with drooping brows or mid-face laxity
Anyone seeking a 'refreshed' look without surgery
Frequently Asked Questions
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CALL NOWMedically reviewed by Dr. Ashit Gupta, MBBS, MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery), Founder & Medical Director, Delight Clinic