A lifted jawline and cheeks without surgery or cuts

Thread lifts use medical threads made from materials like polydioxanone (PDO), the same material used in dissolvable surgical stitches. They are inserted under the skin through a fine needle or cannula. Some threads have small barbs or cogs that grip the tissue and allow it to be gently repositioned upward. Smooth threads, without barbs, are placed in a mesh pattern to improve skin quality and firmness without a noticeable lift. Dr. Shilpa chooses the thread type for each area.

There are two effects. The first is an immediate mechanical lift from the threads holding tissue in place. The second builds over the following months, as the body forms collagen around the threads while they dissolve. This helps the skin stay firmer even after the threads have gone, which usually takes six to nine months. The lift settles a little in the first few weeks as swelling goes down, so the final look is softer than on day one.

A thread lift works best for mild to moderate sagging in people with reasonable skin quality. It gives a subtle, refreshed lift rather than the result of a surgical facelift, and it is temporary. It is a medical procedure done under local anaesthetic, with a short recovery. Dr. Shilpa may combine threads with fillers or botulinum toxin for a balanced result.