“I just want to look fresher, not different.”
If that sounds like you, a thread lift may be the gentle middle ground you’ve been looking for. Many of our patients come in wanting a little lift along the jawline or cheeks, but aren’t ready for surgery or drastic changes. A thread lift offers a natural-looking understated refresh.
A facial thread lift is a minimally invasive procedure that addresses early signs of ageing. Your doctor will use medical-grade threads through small entry points to pull your skin into position.
Once in place, these threads create an immediate lift by holding tissue in a subtly elevated position. Over time, they trigger a healing response that stimulates collagen production in the treated areas. This new collagen reinforces the structure beneath the skin, helping to maintain firmness even after the threads dissolve.
In Singapore, several materials are used for facial threading:
To reduce early jowling and improve contour.
To restore midface support and address mild descent.
To achieve a subtle lift of the lateral brow.
To enhance definition and support early laxity.
To lift nose tip and elevate bridge
without altering facial identity.
allowing you to resume daily routines right after the procedure.
especially in areas beginning to soften with age.
helping maintain firmness as threads dissolve.
with thread type, placement, and lift level tailored to your concerns.
You may be a good candidate if you:
Still not sure if your skin concern warrants a thread lift? Book a consultation at DermClear for answers to all your questions about face thread lifts.
Here’s what to expect during your thread lift at DermClear.
Here’s what to expect during your thread lift at DermClear.
This consultation allows us to tailor a treatment plan to your facial structure and desired outcome.
Depending on what you need and prefer, we can recommend alternatives to a face thread lift, or explore a combination approach. Talk to us to know more.
During the thread lift, your doctor will:
The procedure takes approximately 20 to 45 minutes, depending on the treatment area and thread count.
Following your session, you may notice:
In the first week, we recommend:
Most patients resume normal activities within one to three days.
You should notice a visible lift almost immediately, with full results emerging within four to 12 weeks as more collagen is produced.
Thread lift results often last one to two years, depending on thread type, skin quality, facial movement, and lifestyle factors such as smoking.
Thread lifts and surgical facelifts both address sagging, but differ in approach and outcome:
For more comprehensive skin rejuvenation and, depending on your exact needs, we may recommend combining a face thread lift with other treatments:
At DermClear, we will factor your aesthetic goals together with your skin health, so that we can plan a combination treatment that produces long-term results. Contact us today!
At DermClear, your face thread lift is performed by a team led by Dr Chin Yee Choong, our Medical Director, who brings over 29 years of dermatology and aesthetic experience, including 19 years in thread lifts and fillers.
Every lift is designed around your anatomy and skin condition using only FDA-approved threads to ensure proportional and natural-looking results.
If you’re weighing different face-lifting options or want clarity on which areas may benefit most from threads, we can walk you through the approaches available and recommend what’s most appropriate for your anatomy and concerns.
Yes, a thread lift can be paired with other treatments. Your doctor will advise on the right combination to achieve your goals.
You shouldn’t. Mild tightness is common early on but fades as threads settle and integrate. If you still feel them after recovery, your doctor can review their placement.
Minor repositioning may be possible soon after the procedure. Beyond that, removal is limited. To address your concerns, your doctor can suggest alternative treatments.
Threads lift the skin without restricting movement. If results seem too tight, adjustments can be made during your follow-up review.
Yes. Doctors adjust thread type, placement, and quantity to suit your face shape, skin quality, and goals.
Our friendly team is looking forward to serving you. For urgent enquiries
and appointment requests, please call the clinic directly.
1 Grange Road, Orchard Building #10-03 (above the H&M Orchard flagship store). Singapore 239693 (View on Google Map)
+65 9366 8855
+65 6356 5005
