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Although thread lift has been around for 2 decades now, it just recently gained more popularity. Perhaps this is because more and more patients are trying out less painful and less invasive facelift procedures.
Improvements have also been achieved in the materials used for thread lifts, making it a more favorable alternative to facelift surgery.
If you are concerned about your saggy skin but do not wish to go under the knife, consider getting a thread lift. This treatment brings beauty seekers a younger look almost instantly without any downtime.
Read on to learn more about the procedure and the best clinics for thread lift in Singapore.
WHAT IS THREAD LIFT?
Thread lift is a type of non-surgical aesthetic treatment that uses temporary sutures to lift the skin.
HOW DO THREAD LIFTS WORK?
In thread lifts, portions of the skin are stitched to pull them back and tighten your face, which creates a lifting effect.
Thread lifts also trigger the body’s natural healing response, sending collagen to surge to the treatment area. Collagen is known to improve skin elasticity and give your skin a plump and youthful look.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF THREAD LIFT MATERIALS?
These are the three types of materials used in thread lifts:
- Polydioxanone (PDO) – The first to be used in the world for thread lifts; Results last for 6 to 12 months.
- Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) – Releases lactic acid to the treatment area and stimulates the production of collagen.
- Polycaprolactone (PCL) – The latest type of material; Stronger and longer-lasting
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF THREAD LIFTS AVAILABLE IN SINGAPORE?
There are three types of thread lifts available in Singapore, categorized according to the thread material used. These are:
- Mono threads – Smooth threads without barbs; Inserted in a mesh-like form to cause skin tightening
- Tornado/screw threads – Shaped like a tornado with 2 threads intertwined.
- Cog threads – Mono threads with barbs that hook to the skin and create a lift
WHERE ARE THREAD LIFTS COMMONLY USED?
Thread lifts are commonly used in the cheeks, eyebrows, under-eye, nose, jawline, and neck.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SEE THE RESULTS FROM A THREAD LIFT?
Results from a thread lift can be seen as soon as the treated area heals. This usually takes 3 days.
HOW LONG IS THE EFFECT OF THREAD LIFT?
Thread lifts can last for 1 to 3 years.
IS THERE ANY DOWNTIME?
Patients can experience mild bruising and swelling for 1 to 3 days.
ARE THREAD LIFTS PAINFUL?
Local anaesthesia is used to help lessen the pain. Some patients may feel slight discomfort during and right after the treatment.
HOW MUCH DOES FACE THREAD LIFT COST IN SINGAPORE?
Thread lifts in Singapore can cost from S$1,000 to S$8,000 depending on the brand, type, and the number of threads used. Your doctor’s experience is also a factor in determining the cost of your treatment.
WHERE TO GET FACE THREAD LIFT IN SINGAPORE?
Find the reliable aesthetic clinics below.
1. SW1 Clinic
The founder of SW1 Clinic, Dr Low Chai Ling, trained in aesthetic medicine in the USA in the late 90s. The co-author of ‘Textbook of Aging Skin’, Dr Low is actively involved in training and speaking on topics related to aesthetic medicine.
Her team of experts includes Dr Kenneth Lee, who is passionate about medicine and science and is highly skilled in facial thread lift procedures.
Also, on the team is Dr Chua Han Boon who graduated with a distinction in surgery from the National University of Singapore and is greatly interested in skin firming techniques.
Dr Michelle Lim, an experienced member of the team, has a background in Ophthalmology and performs aesthetic procedures around the eye area.
Another expert is Dr Tan Ying Chien who refined his aesthetic surgery skills at the well-known Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan. He is a specialist in reconstructive surgery.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Easily accessible at its two locations, one at Orchard Road and one on Shenton Way
- In the clinic’s practice is a big team of leading plastic surgeons in Singapore.
- The treatments are designed to harness the potential of your skin.
- The treatment and product quality are on the focus.
FACE THREAD LIFT SERVICES
SW1 Clinic Face provides the following thread lift services:
1. Infinity V Lift
The treatment targets the lower jawline. Saggy skin is tightened to attain a more pronounced definition that contours the lower face.
2. Infinity Rejuvenation
Infinity threads are used to erase wrinkles and lines and rejuvenate your entire face. Target areas include the deep wrinkles that often form from the bottom of the nose and run down to the edge of the mouth.
3. Infinity Brow and Forehead Lift
This procedure works to elevate droopy brows.
4. Infinity Neck Lift
Sagging necks are lifted in this procedure by tightening the double chin. The result is a tighter jaw.
THREAD MATERIALS AVAILABLE:
- PDO Threads
- Silhouette Soft Threads
MEDICAL TEAM
- Dr Low Chai Ling
- MBBS (King’s College, London)
- Diploma in Practical Dermatology (Cardiff University)
- Member of American Academy of Anti-aging Medicine
- Member of American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery
- Dr Kenneth Lee
- MBBS (National University of Singapore)
- Graduate Diploma in Family Practice Dermatology (Singapore)
- Member of American Academy of Anti-aging Medicine
- Member of American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery
- Dr Chua Han Boon
- MBBS (National University of Singapore)
- Diploma in Practical Dermatology (Cardiff University)
- Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (Singapore)
- Dr Michelle Lim
- MBBS (University of Queensland, Australia)
- Dr Tan Ying Chien
- MBBS (National University of Singapore)
- Masters in Medicine (Surgery)
- Member of Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
- Fellow of Academy of Medicine, Singapore (Plastic Surgery)
COST GUIDE: Costs start from $6,955 for Silhouette Instalift.
5. Tiffiny Yang Aesthetics & Surgery
Image: Tiffiny Yang Aesthetics & Surgery
The principal aesthetics doctor at the clinic, Dr Tiffiny Yang, personally tests the treatments before she recommends them to patients.
A graduate of the National University of Singapore, Dr Yang attained a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree. She has attended numerous graduate workshops on aesthetic medicine and is a firm believer in evidence-based medicine.
Dr Yang is backed by Dr Elendrus Teo who has a background in clinical, surgical, and aesthetic medicine. He has completed courses in Botox, chemical peels, and lasers for skin resurfacing amongst other fields.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- The clinic uses prime quality threads imported from Korea.
- Their specialty is V-Face creation that aims to achieve a youthful appearance.
- The treatments used are fully tried and tested.
- Facelift package available, allowing beauty seekers to combine thread lift with other facelift methods to achieve a better outcome.
FACE THREAD LIFT SERVICES
Tiffiny Yang Aesthetics offers patients with Korea Ultra V Thread lift.
Cog threads and mono threads are used for the procedure. Both are made from dissolvable suture material. Tiny barbs found on the cog threads open up under the skin and in the process, they lift sagging tissue.
Mono threads on the other hand do not have barbs. They are inserted within the skin in the form of a mesh. As collagen begins to form, the skin is tightened. The end result is a rejuvenated, youthful-looking skin.
The effect lasts for between 1 and 1.5 years. Since this procedure is less invasive than traditional facelift surgeries, there is less swelling and minimal down-time.
THREAD TYPES AVAILABLE:
- Unidirectional (with anchoring points)
- Bi-directional (with no anchoring points)
MEDICAL TEAM
1. Dr Tiffiny Yang
- MBBS (Singapore)
- GDFM
- AAAM
- SMA
2. Dr Elendrus Teo
COST: Costs start from $1,200
