Thread lift
Natural Thread Lift
Jowls, sagging cheeks, jawline, nasolabial folds and brow tails
What it is
Absorbable threads placed under the skin give lift and stimulate collagen.
Common brands Brand and product are recommended at consultation based on your assessment.
MINT Lift TFDA licence: 衛部醫器輸字第034782號
Suitable for
- Jowls and an undefined jawline
- Sagging cheeks and a softened contour
- Nasolabial folds deepened by laxity
- Drooping brow tails that look tired
- Mild to moderate laxity, not considering a facelift
Not suitable for
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Bleeding disorders or anticoagulants
- Infection or wounds at the site
- Active autoimmune disease
- Tendency to keloids
- A very thin face with little fat
- Severe laxity better assessed for surgery
What ultrasound does here
Real-time ultrasound guidance places threads in the right layer, lowering the chance of dimpling.
See ultrasound images → Risks & how they're managed
General information only. Treatment, results and recovery vary; please consult a doctor. What may happen
General information only; likelihood and management depend on the individual. Contact the clinic right away if anything feels wrong. Swelling, bruising, tightness Common What we do: Cold compress; settles in about a week.
Discomfort when opening the mouth Uncommon What we do: Avoid opening wide for 2–4 weeks.
Dimpling or unevenness Uncommon What we do: Usually settles in weeks; massage or adjust if needed.
Thread exposure or infection Uncommon What we do: Antibiotics; remove the thread if needed.