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Skin rejuvenating and tightening effects start from 3-4 weeks
Recovery Time
Immediately
Back to Work
Immediately
Duration of Results
From 12-18 months.
Risks & Complication
Slight risk of bruising, swelling and tenderness
PDO Thread Lift
For ageing & sagging skin
A PDO Thread Lift is a minimally invasive procedure which works by stimulating the production of collagen in the skin in order to produce healthier, firmer skin.
The threads, which are biocompatible and dissolve over time, are inserted into the skin using fine needles. Once in place, they provide an immediate lifting effect and stimulate collagen production, enhancing skin firmness and elasticity over the following months.
This procedure is often used to rejuvenate the face, neck, and other areas, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional facelifts with minimal downtime.
Mini PDO Threadlift
PR Consultant, Cathy Martin, gives an insight into her experience of the threadlift procedure which offers a less invasive alternative to traditional facelifts with minimal downtime.
The thread lift results in a lifting of the jawline, jowls and chin back up close to the bone, reversing signs of drooping. The thread lift creates a much more youthful-looking facial profile without the need for invasive surgery.
Silhouette Soft Thread Lift
A revolutionary treatment for ageing skin
Are you looking for...
Redefined jawline?
Improved skin laxity?
Immediate results that last?
Minimal downtime?
Discover an alternative treatment that offers more!
Skin ageing changes to the shape of the face and in appearance occur with time due to age-related alterations in facial skin strength and elasticity together with fat, bone and cartilage loss.
A Silhouette Soft Thread Lift is a minor plastic surgery procedure that lifts jowls, plumps nasolabial folds, and fine lines and wrinkles. The treatment involves coned threads that are passed in opposite directions to grasp, lift, and suspend neck and facial tissues
Silhouette Soft Threadlift
Silhouette Soft Threadlift can address changes to the shape of the face and is an effective solution to improve facial sagging of the midface, jaw line, eyebrow and neck sagging without surgery
The triangle of youth refers to the 3 unique features of a young looking face:
High cheekbones
Full cheek volume
Awell-defined jawline
Age +55
In a mature adult, due to the ageing process (collagen loss, fat pad loss or migration), the triangle is reversed resulting in flattened cheeks, more noticeable nasolabial folds and a sagging jaw line.
Restoring the ‘triangle of youth’ without having to resort to surgery, is now possible by repositioning, providing volume, and stimulating lost collagen production thanks to the innovative technology of the Silhouette Soft treatment.
An Effective Solution To Improve Facial Sagging Without Surgery
Silhouette Soft is a highly effective solution for midface, jaw line, eyebrow and neck sagging that offers you significant advantages:
An immediate repositioning of the tissues and long lasting reshaping of the face and neck contours
A regenerative effect for gradual and natural looking results
A minimally invasive procedure with minimal downtime and recovery time
An in-office procedure performed at your physician’s office under local anaesthesia
What about the process?
The treatment is an in office-procedure and you will be able to return to your full social life with minimal recovery time. Silhouette Soft is a tailor-made treatment, so it will be adapted to your needs and preferences and can be complemented with other aesthetic treatments. Silhouette Soft procedures are performed by medically trained professionals.
Which areas can be treated?
Silhouette Soft is a unique solution with long-lasting results that can be carried out on different facial and neck areas:
How does it work?
Silhouette Soft is a unique treatment with a dual effect for an effective skin re-tightening.
Why is Silhouette Soft® Innovative?
Restore facial contours without surgery Redefine your jawline Improve your skin laxity Immediate elevation of the tissues Progressive restoration of lost collagen Entirely resorbable components In-office procedure Under local anesthesia Minimal downtime Long-lasting effect lasts over 12 months More than 150 000 treatments have been carried out so far all over the world.
Silhouette Soft is made in the USA. The Results 3D pictures in ‘clay mode’ (Quantificare) showing a patient face before and immediately after Silhouette Soft treatment. The volume map is a fusion of the 3D before and after pictures showing the loss (blue) and gain (yellow) of volume in the patient’s face thanks to the Silhouette Soft treatment.
Combined Thread Lifts
Combined Passive and Active Thread Lift Changes occur over time to the shape of the face due to ageing. The combination of Active and Passive Threads will create the best results for a non-surgical face-lift with minimal downtime.
This procedure uses Active Threads to lift and reposition sagging skin and the Passive Threads contour and define the face. Combined Thread-lifts should only be carried out by a doctor who has Combined Thread- lift training. This procedure has recently been regulated by CQC in the UK mainland.
Pre and Post-Treatment Advice
Pre-treatment
A course of Arnica tablets is recommended for up to 10 days prior to treatment to help prevent bruising.
Vitamin C tablets from 1 week before until at least 3 months afterwards. Vitamin C assists collagen production.
Should a pain killer be required, avoid aspirin as it encourages the appearance of bruises.
Avoid coffee, tobacco and stimulants in general.
Treatment must be carried out by a qualified Doctor.
Post-procedure advice
You might experience:
Some mild discomfort and tenderness after the procedure. You may feel a slight tightening sensation as new collagen is produced around the threads. This may last for 2 weeks.
Occasionally the needle may puncture a small blood vessel resulting in a bruise.
Swelling and redness: This may result following the procedure due to injection with the needle. Your face might be slightly red with small bumps (needle entry points) and with some slight bruising around the target areas, but this will subside after few days.
Please do not touch treated areas for 4 hours after the treatment.
Please avoid sleeping on treated areas for 3 nights.
When a bruise does appear, please apply Arnica cream a few times a day.
Please do not plan any facial treatments after 3-4 weeks’ post Threads treatment.
Avoid strenuous exercise and warming of your face 7-10 days.
Please do not plan any laser treatments to treated areas for next 4 weeks (Laser might break new collagen, which has been stimulated and procedure after the PDO Threads treatment).
You will be able to see results almost as soon as you leave the clinic however, it is important to keep in mind that it takes 10-14 days for collagen to start working. You will start to see the effects it is having on the appearance of your skin after 4 weeks’ post treatment.
Before and After Treatment
Patient photographs before and after Thread-Lift treatment
Patient photographs before and after Thread-Lift treatment
Patient photographs before and after Thread-Lift treatment
Thread Lift Treatment Areas
Thread Lift - FAQs
If you are considering a Threadlift, you probably have many questions. Should you have any further queries, other than those below, please discuss these in your consultation with your skin treatment consultant.
Is the thread lift procedure painful?
Thread Lift treatment is virtually pain-free. Threads are loaded in very fine and extremely sharp needles, making implantation virtually painless. Only a topical anaesthetic or local anaesthetic is required depending on the threads used
Are there any side effects?
There is potential for bruising and slight swelling. Redness of the treated area can last up to 24 hours. You can continue with daily life immediately.
Are the results natural?
Thread Lift treatment makes it possible to regenerate and firm the skin naturally, without changing your features or facial expression. You’re still you… just younger-looking and revitalised!
How many threads do I need?
The number of threads required will depend on the patient’s characteristics and the areas to be treated. Obtaining a regenerative effect that brightens skin and improves texture requires many threads. But your Doctor is the one to decide. Ask him or her for advice.
When will I see the results?
There can be some immediate results seen. Thread Lift treatment repositions sagging skin, providing a more youthful appearance. At that point, its regenerative action kicks in, increasing oxygen supply to the cells and stimulating collagen and elastin production. After a month or two, skin will be younger, firmer and brighter looking.
The procedure leaves no scars and can be successfully used to lift the mid-face, jawline, brows and neck areas. This procedure uses Active Threads to lift and reposition sagging skin and the Passive Threads contour and define the face.
Looking, Feeling And Being Your Best | A Case Study: Alex Best
Ulster Tatler’s Joanne Harkness speaks to Alex Best, author, TV personality and ex-wife of the late George Best about her non-surgical facelift treatment at Kinsgbridge Cosmetic Surgery Clinic.
Catching up with Alex, 24 hours after her treatment,...(more)
I would not have been aware that she had been through a procedure at all - she was in good spirits and looking as fresh and glamorous as she always does. She emphasised the lack of downtime needed with this treatment. “There is no anaesthetic required, the only thing used was some numbing cream. It was just like going for anti-wrinkle injections, you could even go back to work after! I woke up this morning with no bruising, just totally back to normal.”
Alex has been in the public eye for 20+ years, starting her career in modelling and later becoming an author and TV personality. As a woman in the media she feels like it is only natural to be under pressure to look good.
“There is a bit more pressure because people are so quick to comment on your appearance when they see pictures in magazines. However, even if I wasn’t in the public eye, I have always been someone who takes pride in their appearance."
“I feel like men don’t have to think about these things, they just jump in the shower and moan about having to shave, whereas women have to think about waxing, getting our hair done, nails, tan…the list goes on.” With the scrutiny to look good and ‘age well’ it can be easy to turn to surgery but sometimes going under the knife isn’t necessary to gain a more youthful look. Alex agrees with this: “I wouldn’t be keen on doing anything that involves major surgery, but I don’t mind having a few little tweaks here and there now that I am closer to 50 than 40. Nothing invasive, just something to give a little bit of help along the way.”
With this in mind, the PDO Thread-Lift seemed like the perfect option for Alex, a non-surgical facelift, with zero downtime.
So how does it work?
“They inject in threads, similar to getting stitches. I had mine focused around the jawline and cheekbones. They are bio- degradable, just like the surgical stitches that are used in cardiac surgery, they stimulate your own collagen production for up to 8 months before they dissolve, treatment results last from 12-18 months before they disappear, this thickens and tightens the skin.”
With the session only lasting 30-60 minutes, you could be mistaken that it would take a bit of time to develop but this was not the case according to Alex. “I noticed the difference straight away. It looks like I have a jawline now. It doesn’t look overly drastic, like I have had my eyes pulled back, which can be the case with surgical facelifts – it just gives my face more definition. I am absolutely thrilled with the results!”
Alex was also thrilled with the quality of service and attention to detail that she received at Cosmetech. “The team were absolutely amazing and the premises they have at their Holywood branch is great! They offer a wide range of treatments such as Anti-Wrinkle Injections, Dermal Fillers and Mole Removal. My consultant, Mr Gerard Smith is a Consultant Maxillofacial (head, face and neck) Surgeon with a specialist interest in non-surgical treatments. He is fully trained to offer this treatment and I felt like I was in safe hands with him".
Thread-lifts should only be performed by a trained doctor in a clinical environment, recently this procedure has been regulated by the CQC (Care Quality Commission) in the UK mainland so it’s very important to be careful where you go for Thread-lifts.
*Please note that Surgery and Treatment Prices are for guidance only. Prices may be subject to change and will be dependent on the procedure recommended by your Consultant.
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"I am extremely happy with the treatment, and with the standard of care I have received. There is no doubt as to whether this treatment is highly effective. I have had several cosmetic surgeries (although not on my face) but can say in comparing the results of the Spring Thread procedure with other less invasive treatments, the results are more in keeping with the surgical procedures I have had."
Spring Thread Patient Review, Kinsgbridge Cosmetic Surgery Clinic Patient
"I had surgery here at the weekend and I can't recommend this place highly enough. They took great care of me and kept me at ease throughout my stay. The staff were brilliant, really friendly and chatted away and the food was top class. This hospital was better than any hotel I wonder could I book a weekend away in it when I fully recover?"
Mr McGinnity, Kingsbridge Patient
"EXCELLENT - Had surgery today under the very caring Dr Stewart and her team. I cannot thank her enough for all she’s done for me over the past few months. Everything was explained to me in detail and all my care was considerate, professional and compassionate. Everyone I’ve met today has been beyond kind from Will the Anaesthetist, the Nurses and theatre staff, the catering staff - there has been no exception. Thank you all for taking care of me so well today - look forward to getting home tomorrow x"
Mrs McAleavey, Kingsbridge Patient
"Hospital spotless and clean. Staff were so caring couldn’t do enough for me and made sure I was comfortable. Give the place 10 out of 10. Had surgery yesterday and treatment was first class"
Ms Demirtas, Kingsbridge Patient
"Their service was excellent and convenient location!"
Ms Kneale, Kingsbridge Patient
"Just received surgery at this hospital and I couldn't have been made to feel any more comfortable from the minute I stepped in until the minute I left. All the staff are wonderful and so friendly I will highly recommend this hospital to everyone"
Ms McGivern, Kingsbridge Patient
"Had eye surgery here twice for cataracts and lens replacement. Super smooth service from start to finish. Very happy"
Ms Jones, Kingsbridge Patient
"As hospitals go this one is pretty amazing! Had surgery with Mr Molloy at the end of October and have another one the end of this month. Mr Molloy is a gentleman who puts you at ease right away and ensured my last procedure went smoothly! From start to finish all the hospital staff go above and beyond to make your stay as comfortable and stress free as possible. The facilities are brilliant with the rooms spacious and modern to recover in. Keep up the good work!"
Ms Roulston, Kingsbridge Patient
"My mother had a total hip replacement surgery. We stayed for three days and were discharged today. Honestly, words can't describe the quality of the job and care they do. The doctors Roger Wilson, Sherman, David, the nurses Susan, Sinead, Siobhan, Andrea, the catering staff who provided customised halal food, and the remaining team whose names I cannot remember were the kindest, nicest, politest, the most caring, professional and pleasant people we have ever come across in healthcare environment. These are true gems and real stars. We are indebted to their treatment.
They are 7 star people. We love you!"
Mr Yourish, Kingsbridge Patient
"Great friendly staff the nurses go way and beyond. The hospital is spotless, and the service is second to none."
Ms Croke, Kingsbridge Patient
"Currently just back from recovery on the ward. I have just had ACL reconstructive surgery on my left knee. What can I say? This place is brilliant. I arrived at 8.35am, taken to the ward at 8.45am (my admission time was 9am). Tended to by a lovely Nurse. Dr Roger Wilson spoke to me around 9.45am, in Theatre for 10am, recovery for 11.10am and now currently back on ward. These guys are awesome. From the consultant to anaesthetist to nurses to cater assistants. Absolutely brilliant. Thank you so much. I am so grateful to everyone at Kingsbridge for the service."
Mr McNicholl, Kingsbridge Patient
"I just had a total hip replacement done by Mr Molloy. He made me feel totally at ease (a real gentleman). I had 1st class treatment and as for the staff they couldn’t do enough for me. My experience was excellent from the time I arrived until the day I left for home. Thanks a million to all involved."
Miss Bennett, Kingsbridge Patient
"Excellent experience with Kingsbridge Hospital, my dad had a day procedure here recently and not only did he receive fantastic care, but so did myself and my mum. The staff were so understanding and without saying anything could see I was looking after my mum also who has dementia, they went above and beyond to make the time spent waiting on my Dad as pleasant and stress free as possible, I will never forget the extra mile they went to, to support us. Many thanks x"
Ms Forde, Kingsbridge Patient
"I have just been discharged from Kingsbridge today after surgery and was in for 3 days. From start to finish my experience was excellent. From catering staff up to senior nurses and doctors they were all fantastic and made my stay a positive experience. As a nurse myself I probably have high expectations of care and I certainly experienced the best of care in Kingsbridge who have staff they should be proud off. Great teamwork."
Ms Armstrong, Kingsbridge Patient
"I recently had my gall bladder removed. All of the staff I had to deal with were excellent and professional. It was the best treatment I have ever received."
Ms Burrows, Kingsbridge Patient
"I got my tonsils out yesterday, all the staff were so pleasant and nothing was too much for them. I really did receive one to one care. They just had so much time for me. The food was lovely and the staff from the kitchen where first class. Glad I received my surgery here."
Miss Wright, Kingsbridge Patient
"The service and staff are first class. Had my cataract operation done on the 20th of January and I would like to thank all the staff of this fantastic hospital for giving me my life back. You are all a credit to your profession. Excellent service and I would highly recommend you. Once again thank you so much and I am truly grateful to you all."
Mr Doolan, Kingsbridge Patient
"Amazing 5-star hospital. Have had other surgery here before on my back.
Yesterday's was a neck disc replacement operation. I would highly recommend this hospital like a hotel manner. Thanks again guys."
Mr Phillips, Kingsbridge Patient
"I recently got an MRI scan at Kingsbridge and was very impressed with how simple the process was and how little time I had to wait. The staff were friendly, and it was an all-round pleasant experience."
Mr Sharkey, Kingsbridge Patient
"Can’t praise Kingsbridge Private Hospital enough!! I had an operation a couple of weeks ago and I was so well looked after. My surgeon Mr Rashid was fantastic, and the nursing staff was also fabulous. I found they communicated very well to each other, so everyone knew when my meds were due, my allergies etc. They were so kind, so lovely, constantly checked to see how I was i.e. my temperature etc. The food was fabulous and the catering staff very helpful having had an operation were very happy to accommodate ... Thank you to all!"
Ms Cheong, Kingsbridge Patient
"Staff very friendly and very efficient. Surgeon and surgery top class. Big thanks to the Nurses for all their care and patience"
Mr Howard, Kingsbridge Patient
"I was in your facility yesterday for a day procedure (operation on my left arm). I wanted to write and express how impressed I was with the facilities and more importantly the staff on the Ward.
Everyone was excellent, and I mean excellent, i don't normally write congratulatory e-mails so this is high praise in my view. The Senior nurse was excellent, as was the Theatre nurse and the anaesthetist. Even the assistants that helped with catering and other duties. All came together to form a great impression of the establishment."
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