Thread Lift
Thread Lifts in Vancouver and Abbotsford B.C.
Thread lift is a minimally invasive procedure used to lift and reposition areas of the face where skin has started to relax. As collagen and elastin change over time, this can show as softening in the face or areas of the body.
Rather than adding volume, thread lifts work by gently lifting tissue and supporting structure. In the face, this can help refine the jawline, lift the cheeks, and improve overall contour. Threads can also be used in areas like the neck and body, including the abdomen, to support skin and improve firmness.
Compared to surgical procedures, thread lifts involve less downtime and are performed in clinic.
Thread Face Lift Before and After
Take a look at our patients' thread lift transformations.
Featured Thread Lift Treatments
Non-Surgical Nose Job
A nose thread lift can lift your bridge and contour your nose, giving it a natural and balanced appearance.
Thread Face Lift
A thread face lift takes a restorative approach, focusing on lifting and supporting the face to help bring back structure and balance.
Body Thread Lift
Threads are not just for the face. A body thread lift can be used in areas like the abdomen, legs, breasts, and buttocks to support the skin and improve overall firmness.
Thread Lift Before and After
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before and after thread lift
before and after thread lift
before and after under eye thread lift
before and after body thread lift
Nose thread lift
Under eye thread lift
Ab thread lift
Breast thread lift to address asymmetry
Restore fullness and reduce stretch marks with a breast thread lift
Jowl and chin thread lift
Neck thread lift
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Meet Dr. Mark Godley
With a background as a medical doctor and training in anesthesia, Dr. Mark Godley brings a strong understanding of facial anatomy and pain management to thread lifting. He has trained internationally, including at Aptos headquarters in Tbilisi, Georgia, where he learned directly from Marlen Sulamanidze, the plastic surgeon who developed the Aptos thread lifting technique.
He is known for his Invisilift technique, a restorative approach that focuses on lifting and repositioning tissue without adding volume. Thread lifting is often part of a multi modality plan, combined with other treatments to support structure, skin quality, and longer term results.
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What is a Thread Lift?
A thread lift is a minimally invasive treatment that uses dissolvable sutures placed under the skin to lift and reposition tissue. These threads are made from materials commonly used in medical stitches, such as PDO and PLA.
Different types of threads are used depending on the goal. Lifting threads are used to reposition and support tissue, while mono threads are placed more superficially to help improve skin quality.
Thread lifts are often used in areas like the cheeks, jawline, and around the eyes, and can also be used on the body. Treatments are done in clinic with minimal downtime.
Thread Lift FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does thread lift last?
This is a fantastic question and one that can be a little challenging to answer precisely. Dr. Godley generally advises that results last an average of 1 to 2 years for face thread lifts and 2 to 3 years for nose thread lifts. You may wonder why the range is broad — this is because the return of skin laxity and collagen loss varies from person to person.
Several factors influence this, including hormone balance, sun exposure, diet, smoking or alcohol use, and weight fluctuations. The fat pads around the eyes and cheeks, in particular, can increase or decrease with weight changes, which affects skin laxity.
If you are in good overall health, maintain hormone balance, avoid major weight fluctuations, and follow a healthy lifestyle, it is quite possible to experience results at the longer end of that scale with this procedure.
Are thread lifts permanent?
No, thread lifts are not permanent and the threads dissolve over time. The collagen-stimulating and rejuvenation effect of thread lifts can last up to 2-years.
Are thread lifts painful?
A thread lift procedure is generally not painful. Local anesthesia is used to numb the treatment area, which significantly reduces any discomfort. Most patients experience only mild pressure or tugging during the procedure.
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