2-3 Treatments
Injected
12-24 Months
30-60min
3-7 Days
Doctor
Medium
Next Day
SUSPENSION SUTURE
These include threads such as:
Anchor DX
What are they made from?
PDO Polydioxanone & PCL Polycaprolactone
How long do they last?
Approximately 12 to 18 months (ie the threads dissolve), however, their effects will last at least 6-12 months after the threads have dissolved.
What do they do?
These threads are used for lifting, tightening and re-draping the skin - think of it as a very subtle “facelift”, but without going under the knife (ie. no general anaesthetic, no cutting, no stitches, no removal of valuable skin tissue).
BARBED THREADS & ANCHOR THREADS
Anchor MAX is a newly developed long-lasting PDO and PCL thread that is produced by a PRESS SCULPTING METHOD without any heat treatment. These threads are nearly three times the strength of a regular anchor thread and they last nearly three times as long (ie 12-18 months).
What are they made from?
PDO Polydioxanone & PCL Polycaprolactone
How long do they last?
Approximately 3 to 6 months (ie the threads dissolve), however, their effects will last at least up to 3 months after the threads have dissolved. Three to four repeat treatments are necessary every four months to get maximum results.
What do they do?
These threads are used for lifting and tightening the skin. These threads are for targeting particular areas where sagging has started to occur (eg Jowls that have started to show signs of sagging). Anchor threads are much thicker and stronger than barbed threads. Anchor threads are press sculpted, whilst the thinner barbed threads are cut into the thread (creating barbs) which have much less tensile strength. The Anchor threads grip and lift more than barbed threads do, so barbed threads are usually selected for thinner, lighter, and milder sagging, while anchors are chosen for more severe sagging.
MONOFILAMENTS
What are they made from?
PDO Polydioxanone
How long do they last?
Approximately 3 to 6 months (ie the threads dissolve), however, their effects will last at least up to 3 months after the threads have dissolved. Three to four repeat treatments are necessary every 4 months to get maximum results.
What do they do?
These threads are used for strengthening the skin (ie they do NOT lift or tighten). These threads are for targeting particular areas where the skin is thinning and weakening. They can also be used to stimulate circulation and collagen production in areas where the skin has started showing signs of ageing. They can also reduce a mild fat pocket e.g. mild foible chin after 3 to 4 treatments. Essentially, they dramatically improve the skin’s condition, but they are not indicated for severe sagging, or areas that require a lot of lifting and tightening.
SPECIALITY THREADS
These specialised PDO threads include:
Peako threads (commonly used for “non-surgical nose jobs”).
Spring threads, Screw threads, and Spiral threads (commonly inserted into areas where the skin needs strengthening, but the area is quite active in terms of movement, so a straight monofilament may not be the best choice for such an area).
What to bear in mind when considering threads or thread lift treatments:
It is vital to choose the correct type of thread for the condition/concern you are trying to treat. You cannot use a monofilament thread and expect the skin to lift, if you want to lift, you need suspension sutures or possibly anchors or barbed threads.
The better prepared the skin is with treatments that encourage collagen and elastin production, the better your thread lift result will be.
You do not have to do all the threads you need in one treatment. The upside of having threads is that you can keep adding more threads as needed over time. It is absolutely possible to insert multiple threads over 3-4 appointments should you wish to do so.
Not all conditions can be treated with threads, if the sagging is too severe and there has been too much volume loss in the skin, then threads are not the answer, you will most likely require a combination of treatments, filler, and threads.
Please note:
You will need treatments to prep the skin and encourage increased skin cell turnover, increased collagen and elastin production and increased healing.
Adding filler will put back lost volume.
Threads are then done for the lifting, firming and strengthening of the skin.
I am almost 65 years old and have a younger looking skin (and much more younger looking wife). I needed to make sure that people do not think that the beautiful woman with me is my daughter and not my wife. I had the opportunity to to have a rejuvenation experience when Skin Renewal launched Silhouette Threads. What a pleasant surprise! No discomfort other than slight tenderness for 2 days after a most pleasant insertion procedure and a fresh youthful face in the mirror every morning when I shaveThe local anesthetic and the gentle care of the Aesthetic doctors made the process very smooth running and highly recommendable. Get rid of the aging evidence in comfort and without pain.
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The results of my mid-face Silhouette Soft Threads procedure was jaw dropping or should I say “raising”. There was some pain with the local anaesthetic but absolutely no pain thereafter. The Skin Renewal doctor made two tiny entrance and exit points of the 'threads' on each side of my mid-face and voila after 45 minutes I could see the immediate natural lift effect which just keeps on improving day by day. I am extremely pleased thank you!
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Thank you ladies, the results of my Silhouette Soft Threads procedure are everything and more than I expected! Sleeping is a tad uncomfortable for about 5 days after but the immediate effects are just so absolutely worth it! There was no down time. I am a Fan for Life thrilled with my face’s refreshed, lifted and fuller volume appearance.
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I had 28 threads inserted by Dr Maureen Allem at Skin Renewal. The procedure was quick and completely painless. I was a little nervous beforehand, but as soon as Dr Allem started working I felt completely at ease. Once the local anaesthetic wore off later, I experienced a very slight sensation of discomfort - but nothing worth noting. There was no pain or discomfort from the following day onwards. I bruise very easily, so did experience slight bruising - but I was well prepared for this. I have had a 'before' pic taken, but not an 'after' pic as yet. I would definitely have the treatment again and have already recommended it to many people. It is a very easy and pain-free way to slow down the ageing process and to 'lift' the face.
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To all at Skin Renewal, Dr Marilyn and Dr Debbie,I am so pleased that you have brought in the threads into your treatment menu, they are the answer to all my prayers as they have delivered immediate conclusive results to a mini- facelift without all traumas associated with surgery. It is definitely a worthwhile procedure and has made me feel much more confident about the way I look. The folds from my nose that surrounded my month area have magically disappeared, and it is ideal as it looks so natural – really turning back the clock, looking like a younger version of me, so no one suspects. People think I have just had a damn good holiday……..just what I wanted them to think.
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I was excited to get my "lifting threads" done at Parkhurst. I am on the wrong side of fifty and am against surgery. I was a bit nervous to start off with, but I can honestly say that the doctor was amazing. I had 6 threads inserted on each side of my face. The only slight pain I felt was where she injected me with a local anaesthetic before inserting the threads. I felt no pain during the procedure and no bruising at all! It has been 4 weeks since my threadlift and I am receiving numerous compliments each day. The staff at Parkhurst were so professional. Thank you.
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To treat sagging and lax skin, I had about 30 PDO threads inserted in my face - of different lengths and types. This was done after an initial consultation where Dr Maureen assessed my skin and discussed my concerns. I can honestly say I was really scared that it was going to be painful going forward. However, I was pleasantly surprised the next morning when I had no pain at all, apart from when I touched my face for the next 4 days. My face was slightly swollen but bruising was minimal and was easily covered with a bit of foundation. Areas where the threads had been inserted has already improved substantially, just 2 weeks after initial treatment. Two weeks later the swelling had subsided, there are still a few lines on my face but the difference from when I had done the threads to two weeks later was astounding! I have had numerous comments saying I look 10 years younger but most people think it is my new haircut as I cut my hair short and I haven't had short hair in the last 15 years. When you look in the mirror and see a younger version of yourself, it is amazing as you actually feel younger and do drastic things like cutting your hair short!
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My therapist at Skin & Body Renewal Constantia, Bianca, is outstanding! I have been for peels and facials all over the world and I have never come across anyone who goes so above and beyond her job! Thanks to the current course of glycolic peels, my skin looks and feels amazing!
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Excellent service received during my Miracu Threading treatment with Dr Rulene Maré at Skin Renewal Somerset West. Thank you, great results for sagging skin!
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The doctor is very patient, explains the procedure and makes you aware of your options so you can take an informed decision. She is very helpful and provides guidance on treatments offered by the Skin Renewal offices which I was not aware of. Very happy with my doctor.
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