Thread lift at Chamak Clinic, Chennai

What is Thread Lift?

Used for

• Anti-ageing

What it can help with

• Visible lift

  A gentle lift for mild to moderate sagging.

• No big surgery

  Local anaesthetic and tiny entry points.

• Collagen support

  The threads encourage the skin to firm up over months.

• Short visit

  About an hour, with recovery at home.

• Dissolvable

  Threads break down in the body; nothing stays in the body long term.

How does it work?

1. Marking

   The doctor marks the lift lines while you sit upright, since gravity shows the sag.

2. Placement

   Threads are passed under the skin through tiny entry points after local anaesthetic.

3. Lift

   Barbed threads grip the tissue and hold it in a higher position, while smooth threads support the skin.

4. Collagen

   The body responds to the thread by laying down new collagen, which firms the skin.

5. Dissolving

   The thread dissolves in about six to nine months; the firming effect can last longer.

What happens during a session?

1. Consultation

   The doctor checks your skin, history and goals, and tells you honestly if threads suit you or if another option is better.

2. Marking

   The lift lines are drawn while you sit up, and photographs are taken.

3. Local anaesthetic

   The area is cleaned and numbed with injections of local anaesthetic.

4. Threads

   Threads are placed through tiny entry points and adjusted for position and symmetry.

5. Finishing

   Entry points are covered and ice is applied. You get detailed aftercare instructions.

Who is a good candidate?

• Mild to moderate sagging of the cheeks and jowls
• A drooping eyebrow or early brow heaviness
• Early loose skin along the jawline or neck
• People who want some lift without surgery or long downtime
• Those in their thirties to fifties with reasonable skin quality

Is thread lift safe for Indian skin?

Threads are placed below the skin and do not heat pigment, so they are generally suitable for Indian skin. The things to plan for are the entry points, which can leave a tiny mark on skin that scars easily, and swelling or bruising. The doctor chooses points in natural creases where possible and asks about keloids before treatment. Indian faces often have fuller cheeks and strong bone structure, and the doctor plans the lift direction for your features.

Who should delay or avoid it?

The doctor checks your medicines and health before any procedure and may advise waiting or a different treatment.

Side effects and risks

Common and short-lived

• Swelling and bruising for several days
• Tightness, tenderness and a pulling feeling when you open your mouth wide
• Small dimples or ripples that usually settle in a week or two

Uncommon

• A visible or palpable thread under thin skin
• Asymmetry that needs adjusting
• A thread that works through the skin; it can be removed
• Infection, or injury to a nerve or small vessel
• Scarring at the entry points, mainly in people prone to keloids

Call the clinic on +91 90434 09465 if anything worries you after a session.

Results: what to expect

You may see a mild lift straight away, but swelling can hide the final result for one to two weeks. Firming builds over two to three months as collagen forms. The change is a refined, lifted look and not a facelift. How long it lasts depends on your skin, age and lifestyle. The doctor reviews you at about two weeks and again later.

Does it hurt?

Local anaesthetic numbs the area, so you feel pressure and tugging but not sharp pain. After the numbing wears off, the face can feel tight and tender for a few days, usually eased by simple pain relief the doctor advises.

Thread Lift cost in Chennai

The cost depends on your skin and your plan. What decides it:

• The number of threads needed, which depends on the area and the degree of sag.
• The type of thread, barbed or smooth.
• The areas treated: cheeks, jowls, brows or neck.
• Any combined treatment such as fillers or skin boosters.

How to prepare

• Stop alcohol, aspirin, fish oil and vitamin E for a week if the doctor agrees; never stop prescribed medicine without asking.
• Treat any skin infection or cold sore first.
• Plan a week of lighter social activity.
• Tell the doctor about keloids, allergies and any previous facial treatments.

Aftercare

• Sleep on your back with your head slightly raised for a week.
• Avoid opening your mouth wide, such as big bites or yawning, for a week.
• No facial massage, facials or dental work for a month.
• No heavy exercise, sauna or steam for two weeks.
• Keep entry points clean and dry as advised, and call if you notice redness, pus or fever.

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