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Thread Cog
Thread Cog Lift is a minimally invasive, non-surgical face lifting procedure that uses barbed PDO (Polydioxanone) or PLLA threads — equipped with tiny cog-like hooks — inserted under the skin to mechanically lift and reposition sagging facial tissue. The threads are inserted via a cannula and then pulled taut to lift and smooth wrinkles — with cog threads allowing stronger fixation points for more significant facial repositioning. Beyond the immediate lift, the threads stimulate the body’s own collagen production as they gradually dissolve — delivering both instant lifting and progressive long-term skin tightening over 12–18 months.
Key Benefits
Immediate lift
Tissue repositioning is visible right after the procedure — no waiting weeks for results.
Dual Action
Provides instant mechanical lift and progressive collagen stimulation as threads dissolve — two benefits from a single treatment. Non-surgical facelift — facial thread lifting has emerged as
Non-surgical facelift
Facial thread lifting has emerged as a minimally invasive alternative to traditional face-lifting procedures — offering clinically meaningful tissue elevation without surgery, general anaesthesia, or prolonged recovery
Long-lasting results
Lifting effect lasts 12–18 months; collagen remodelling benefits extend results up to 2 years.
Highly scalable
mild cases require fewer threads; moderate to severe sagging is addressed with a higher thread count and combination techniques.
Combines well with other treatments
more than 60% of patients undergo thread lifting with additional treatments such as fillers or toxins — enhancing overall facial rejuvenation outcomes significantly
Minimal downtime
most patients resume normal activities within 3–5 days with only mild swelling and bruising.
Step-by-step Procedure
Consultation & Thread Planning
Your dermatologist assesses facial sagging, skin laxity, and tissue descent — then plans the number of threads, insertion points, and thread type best suited to your facial anatomy and lifting goals.
Marking & Local Anaesthesia
Entry and exit points are marked on the face. Local anaesthetic is injected along the thread pathways — ensuring complete numbness and comfort throughout the procedure.
Thread Insertion
A fine cannula is used to insert the cog threads beneath the skin along the planned pathways — the cogs anchor into the subcutaneous tissue as the cannula is withdrawn.
Lifting & Anchoring
The threads are gently tensioned and anchored — immediately repositioning descended tissue upward and into the desired lifted position. Excess thread is trimmed flush with the skin surface.
Aftercare
Mild swelling and bruising resolve within 5–7 days. Sleep on your back for 1–2 weeks, avoid intense facial massage, and limit wide mouth movements for the first 2 weeks to allow threads to anchor securely.