Skin Lifting
A facelift with no cutting and minimal downtime.
Non-surgical face lifts are recommended for both men and women over 30 years of age looking to undergo a non-invasive natural alternative to a surgical face lift. This procedure is ideal for those who are experiencing mild to moderate skin laxity, and prefer a more natural result compared to facelift surgery.
MINT AND SILHOUETTE SOFT THREAD LIFTS:
A thread lift is a minimally invasive procedure whereby strategic placement of temporary sutures produce a subtle but visible “lift” in the skin. In addition to being ideal for lifting the skin, threads may combat aging in another way; by provoking the body’s healing response and activating large surges of collagen to be directed into the areas treated.
As we grow older, our bodies gradually produce less and less collagen, which leads to an 80% reduction in skin thickness by about age 70. This loss of volume and strength is a large factor in the creation of excess skin and wrinkles.
By placing collagen-stimulating threads in the face, we can provide ongoing and progressive rejuvenation for the facial tissues. Patients can notice a gradual improvement in their skin’s tone and firmness.
These non-invasive threads can be used to treat various parts of the face and neck including:
Midface
Jaw line
Jowls
Neck
What is the difference between Silhouette Soft® and Mint Lift® threads?
There are various differences between Silhouette Soft® and MINT Lift®. Firstly, the material the threads are made of and then the ‘anchors’ in which they utilise to provide the lifting effect. Their unique features set them apart from all the available thread lift procedures, as well as from each other.
Silhouette Soft® is made of poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA) which is generally considered to last up to 12 months before being fully re-absorbed. Silhouette Soft® uses bi-directional movable cones to attach onto the tissue and provide a more gentle and subtle lift.
MINT Lift® is made of polydioxanone (PDO) which lasts 12 months in the tissue. Its unique patented 360-degree helical barbs can fix the facial tissue in various directions. This moulded barb structure also means MINT Lift® has four times more the tensile strength and anchorage of traditional threads.
It is important to note that these products and their abilities to create a lift can only be effective in the hands of a skilled and highly trained practitioner.
How will I know which thread lift is best for me?
Dr Edwina Morgan is nationally recognised as an advanced trainer of other practitioners & Key Opinion Leader in thread lifts. Her ultimate goal is to treat and provide for her patient’s cosmetic needs in their entirety; it’s an endeavour she commits a great deal of planning and passion towards. Dr Edwina works closely with her patients to educate and inform on the appropriate options, guiding them towards and elevated outcome.
Dr Edwina provides a comprehensive consultation, assessing patient suitability for this procedure, whilst also discussing downtime and longevity. All thread lift patients require an initial 30 minute consultation to determine the suitability for the procedure.
Treatment Time: 60 to 90 minutes
Recovery Time: 10 to 14 days as a guide.