01Non-Surgical Lift
Lifting threads provide an immediate, visible lift to sagging facial tissue without surgery. Using barbed PDO threads, this treatment physically repositions tissue while simultaneously stimulating collagen production for long-lasting results.
Individual results vary. Your plan and timing are confirmed at consultation.
Lifting threads in Christchurch at Silk Clinical Aesthetics use barbed PDO threads to physically reposition mild to moderate facial laxity, with an immediate visible lift and progressive collagen support. Treatment takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes under local anaesthetic. Full results develop over 2 to 3 months and typically last 12 to 24 months. Pricing is $2,000 for eight 18g threads. Performed by registered nurses with advanced thread training.
Lifting threads are PDO (Polydioxanone) threads with barbs or cogs that anchor into the tissue, allowing your nurse to physically reposition and lift sagging skin. Unlike smooth mono threads that primarily stimulate collagen, lifting threads provide an immediate mechanical lift combined with ongoing collagen stimulation as the threads dissolve.
The barbed threads are inserted beneath the skin and anchored at strategic points. The barbs grip the tissue, allowing your nurse to gently reposition it into a lifted position. Over the following weeks and months, collagen forms around the threads, providing structural support that persists even after the threads dissolve. The combination of immediate lift and progressive collagen formation delivers both instant and lasting results.
Treatment takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Local anaesthetic is applied to the treatment area for comfort. Your nurse will mark the insertion points and desired lift direction before beginning. The procedure involves more significant tissue manipulation than mono threads, and some clients may experience mild discomfort.
Results are visible immediately after treatment. Some swelling and bruising is normal and typically resolves within 1 to 2 weeks. You may feel tightness or pulling sensation for the first few days. We recommend avoiding strenuous exercise and extreme facial movements for 2 weeks. Full results develop over 2 to 3 months as collagen forms around the threads, and typically last 12 to 24 months.
02Pricing
All prices are in NZD and are a guide; your final quote is confirmed at consultation, and individual dosage varies.
03Why Silk Clinical
Registered nurses with advanced thread lifting training.
Premium quality barbed PDO threads.
Thorough assessment to ensure threads are the right treatment for your goals.
Immediate visible lift with progressive collagen improvement.
Comprehensive aftercare and follow-up.
Results typically last 12 to 24 months. The threads dissolve over 6 to 9 months, but the collagen structure they stimulate provides ongoing support beyond this point.
A thread lift provides a noticeable lift but is not equivalent to a surgical facelift. It is best suited for clients with mild to moderate skin laxity who want improvement without the risks, cost, and recovery time of surgery.
Most clients take 3 to 5 days off social activities. Swelling and bruising resolve within 1 to 2 weeks. We recommend avoiding strenuous exercise for 2 weeks.
Yes. Lifting threads are often combined with anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, or skin tightening treatments for comprehensive facial rejuvenation. Your nurse will advise on timing and combination protocols.
Ideal candidates have mild to moderate skin laxity, particularly along the jawline, cheeks, or neck. Your nurse will assess your suitability during consultation and may recommend alternative treatments if they would achieve better results for your specific concerns.
At Silk Clinical, lifting threads are $2,000 for eight 18g threads. The number of threads your face needs depends on the areas treated and the degree of laxity, so your final plan and quote are confirmed at consultation. If threads are not the right tool for your concern, we will say so and explain the alternatives.
↳Often paired with
Most well-built treatment plans use more than one tool. The two devices below are the ones we lean on most often alongside what you have just read about, and the rationale for each pairing is explained below.
↳South Island Exclusive
Volnewmer is the only monopolar RF skin-tightening device in the South Island. We use it for skin laxity, fine lines, and overall textural tone. It is the skin-quality envelope around most of the other work we do, and worth a conversation if skin tightening is on your mind.
Read the Volnewmer RF Skin Tightening guide
↳Latest Generation HIFU
Ultraformer MPT is the latest generation of HIFU technology. It targets the SMAS layer, the same plane addressed in a surgical facelift, with focused ultrasound. The result is a non-surgical lift that pairs naturally with RF skin tightening and with injectables.
Read the Ultraformer MPT HIFU guide↳Related
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01Treatment
Monopolar RF for deep collagen remodelling. The South Island's only Volnewmer clinic.
Read the treatment guide (Treatment)02Treatment
Latest-generation HIFU. Non-surgical lifting and tightening, performed by registered nurses.
Read the treatment guide (Treatment)03Skin Treatments
Mono threads and lifting threads are often discussed together but do different things. Here is the clinical distinction and when each is the right answer.
Read the article (Article)04HIFU
Understanding the differences between non-surgical HIFU treatments and traditional facelift surgery, from a registered nurse's clinical viewpoint.
Read the article (Article)04Book Now
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