The thread face lift procedure (also known as a suture face lift, skin stitch or facial thread lift) is a minimally invasive procedure in which stitches are placed under the skin to reposition, lift and tighten droopy or loose areas of the face.

As no skin is cut away, there is no real surgery. The stitches are made of absorbable material and are located superficially under the skin. After a few weeks, the body develops a tissue reaction around the stitches, which holds the skin in its new position. Over the course of 12-15 months the sutures are fully absorbed by the body.

The basic idea behind a skin stitch is simple; the low-weight high-resistance threads have a clever method of anchoring to the facial tissue, the surgeon then lifts the sagging anatomical structures following the vectors (directions) appropriate to obtain the desired new look.

After the skin stitch procedure, your facial features will remain anchored in their new position for years to come.
We use and recommend next-generation Promoitalia threads.
These unique and patented threads are designed to gently hold sagging tissues up so as to refresh sagging cheeks, tired jaw lines and eyebrows and firm the neck.

The Promoitalia thread lift preserves the natural contours of the face, and is achieved without hospitalisation, without scarring and with a minimum of downtime. In fact, patients can begin resuming normal activities after a few days.
Next-generation Promoitalia absorbable threads have been available in Australia since 2009, and have been successfully used in many dozens of thread lift procedures. They are absorbed by the body within 9 to 12 months, while the effects of the thread lift will last for several years.

The advantage of absorbable threads is that they will not impact on any future procedures (should you wish further thread or other lifts in years to come). We also offer Promoitalia permanent threads depending on your doctor's choice of procedure. Both thread types are made from medically-researched materials that have been used for many years in conventional sutures. The threads have patented soft barbs (also known as cogs) that attach to the surrounding skin tissue to hold the skin in place and achieve the desired revitalizing thread lift effect. The cogs gently hold to the tissue as they are contoured into place complementing the natural line of the face or neck. The resulting lift is therefore achieved quickly and without any visible scars.