Thread lifting is one of the most talked-about aesthetic treatments online. Search for it and you’ll quickly find two extremes: glowing praise that calls it a non-surgical miracle, and harsh criticism that dismisses it entirely.
So why the contradiction?
Much of the noise comes down to bias. Clinics that offer thread lifting tend to champion its benefits, while plastic surgeons who specialise in surgical facelifts often argue against it. With such polarised opinions, it’s hard to know who to trust.
So where does the truth really lie?
At Beyond Aesthetic Clinic, we follow a strict code of ethics.
We never offer treatments that we feel would do a disservice to our clients. Our business is built of long-term relationships and repeat customers. To offer a treatment that didn’t have people coming back would put us out of work quickly, and we’ve been in business now for twenty years.
We believe that thread lifting is not only safe, but a fantastic non-surgical option to a facelift. Which is why we offer thread lifting as our signature treatment at our exclusive London clinic.
But we are obviously another biased source of information, so instead of taking our word for it, here are the best resources we could find on clinical safety for thread lifting, from reputable medical media:
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
To quote this publication directly:
Thread lifts are low risk, thanks to how noninvasive they are. There is virtually no risk of scarring, severe bruising, bleeding or other complications after having a thread lift. In rare cases, patients may experience irritation, infection or their sutures becoming visible under their skin. If this occurs, however, the sutures can simply be removed and the patient’s face will return to its prior state.
They go on to even say that:
Because thread lifts are so low-risk and boast such a short recovery time, it’s possible to combine them with other nonsurgical procedures in order to create more comprehensive, noticeable results.
Cleveland Clinic
Again, to quote this publication:
Healthline
Healthline has some very specific insights into risks and complications:
Experts generally consider a thread lift a low risk procedure with a short recovery time. But as with any procedure, there’s a risk of experiencing complications.
Following the procedure, you’ll likely experience some side effects, such as:
These side effects are usually short-lived and not a cause for concern. Mild bruising and swelling may last 1 to 2 weeks as the skin heals.
National Library of Medicine
Finally, a study featured in the NCBI covers the risks and safety profile of thread lifting, which you could see here.
The conclusion was simply: Most side effects associated with threads were self-resolving, whereas more serious cases subsided with treatment.
Thread lifting is a non-invasive, non-surgical medical treatment. It is always performed by a qualified Doctor within our CQC registered clinic in London.
As a medical treatment, it must be acknowledged that there are some risks. But, as you can see from the above statements, these risks are low and complications are exceptionally rare.
The most common side effects as stated in the NCBI study are edema (swelling) and ecchymosis (bruising). These almost always resolve on their own, as stated on Healthline.
As with most medical treatments, personal risk factors are the biggest indicator of whether side effects and complications will occur. This is why at Beyond Aesthetic Clinic, we ensure everyone wishing to undergo thread lifting has a consultation and risk assessment prior to treatment.
We DO refuse to provide treatment to those we believe are not suitable for the procedure.
If you are at risk, we will not allow this procedure to proceed. As we’ve already mentioned in this blog, we follow a rigorous code of ethics at Beyond Aesthetics and your safety is our top priority.
At Beyond Aesthetic Clinic we also only use branded threading materials sourced from South Korea, a nation leading the way in thread lifting technology. These threads are regulated by the FDA and cleared on three different standards of safety.
If you’re interested in booking a thread lifting consultation and treatment, and are satisfied we’ve allayed any safety concerns you may have had. You can get in touch with our experts today – or message us on Whatsapp if you have further queries.
