A thread lift is a minimally invasive treatment in which fine, dissolving threads are placed under the skin to lift and support tissue that has started to drop, such as the cheeks, jowls, jawline and neck. It suits adults with early to moderate sagging who want a lift without a surgical facelift. At 7 Dimensions Medical Center (7DMC), thread lifts are planned and performed by our aesthetic doctors at our Jumeirah (Umm Suqeim 3) and Al Barsha (Arjan) branches, under local anaesthetic. Most people return to work within 1 to 3 days.
A thread lift uses medical threads made of material that dissolves in the body, most often polydioxanone (PDO), the same material used in dissolving stitches. Your doctor slides each thread under the skin through a fine needle or blunt cannula. Barbed (cog) threads have tiny hooks that grip the tissue, so it can be gently repositioned upwards and held. As the threads dissolve over about 6 months, the body builds collagen around them, which can help the skin stay firmer after the threads are gone.
Smooth threads, without barbs, do not lift but are placed in a mesh pattern to improve skin firmness and texture. At 7DMC we use licensed absorbable threads chosen for each area.
You can read more in our earlier article on threads for the face and neck.
| Area | What it aims to do | Typical threads |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-face and cheeks | Lift and support cheek position | Barbed (cog) threads |
| Jawline and jowls | Define the jaw line and soften jowls | Barbed threads |
| Neck | Support loose skin under the jaw and on the neck | Barbed and smooth threads |
| Brows (fox eye or cat eye) | A subtle lift to the outer brow | Barbed threads |
| Nose | Subtly lift the tip or refine the line of the bridge | Small barbed threads |
Threads are often combined with fillers to restore volume, or with Sculptra or Radiesse to support skin quality, because lifting alone does not replace lost volume.
A thread lift suits adults, often in their mid-thirties to fifties, who:
It is not suitable, or needs to wait, if you:
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Talk to our team at Jumeirah or Al Barsha. We will answer your questions and help you choose the right next step.
You may see some lift on the day, though swelling can hide or exaggerate it at first. The face settles over 2 to 4 weeks, and collagen continues to build for a few months as the threads dissolve. Most people need one session, with results usually lasting 12 to 18 months. A thread lift gives a subtler, shorter-lasting change than a surgical facelift. Results vary from person to person.
A thread lift is a medical procedure. Common side effects are swelling, bruising, tenderness and tightness. Less commonly, dimpling, puckering, asymmetry, or a thread that can be felt or seen under the skin may occur; most settle or can be adjusted. Rare risks include infection, a thread working its way out (extrusion), irritation of a facial nerve and prolonged pain. Careful planning, sterile technique and a doctor trained in facial anatomy lower these risks.
The cost of a thread lift in Dubai usually ranges from AED 3,000 to AED 9,000 for the face, depending on the number and type of threads, the areas treated and the clinic. Typical ranges: Price per thread (smooth to long barbed), AED 100 to AED 700; Face thread lift (mid-face, jawline or full face), AED 3,000 to AED 9,000. These are typical market prices across Dubai clinics, not a 7DMC price list. At 7DMC, your exact price is confirmed at your consultation, before any treatment.
A thread lift places fine, dissolving threads under the skin to lift and support sagging tissue. Barbed threads grip and lift, and all threads encourage collagen as they dissolve.
In trained hands with licensed threads, it is a common treatment with a short recovery. Like any procedure it carries risks, such as bruising, dimpling, infection or a visible thread, which your doctor explains before you decide.
The area is numbed with local anaesthetic, so most people feel pressure and tugging. The face can feel sore and tight for a few days afterwards.
Results usually last 12 to 18 months. The threads dissolve over about 6 months, and the collagen they stimulate helps the result last beyond that.
PDO (polydioxanone) threads are made of a dissolving material long used for surgical stitches. They come smooth, for skin firmness, or barbed, for lifting.
A thread lift gives a subtler lift with a recovery of days and lasts about 12 to 18 months. A surgical facelift can give a bigger, longer-lasting change with a longer recovery. Your doctor will advise which suits your skin.
7DMC offers thread lifts at both branches: Jumeirah (Umm Suqeim 3, opposite Jumeirah Beach Hotel) and Al Barsha (Arjan, Al Barsha South).
