Thread lifts in Zug

Our initial consultation session is mostly about establishing what you personally find bothersome and what changes you would like to make. Besides taking plenty of time to understand your treatment goals, I will examine your skin and your facial features closely, determining the ideal procedure for each individual area to give you a fresh, natural look. I will also go over the individual steps of the treatment process with you and explain any potential risks involved. After your consultation, you can go home and think about whether you would like to proceed.

Thread lifts are a very gentle method of making your face look younger; special preparation is not usually necessary. Taking blood thinners can increase the risk of bruising, so please let me know if you have been prescribed those so that I can adjust the procedure accordingly. Also, please do not wear make-up when you come for your thread lift.

After cleaning and disinfecting your face, I mark the injection sites for the special threads. Local anesthesia ensures that the procedure is painless, but if you prefer, you can have your thread lift under twilight anesthesia. I use a special needle to bring the threads directly beneath the skin and position them within the tissue. Then I pull gently on the threads to create the desired lifting effect. The procedure usually takes between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on the number of threads used and the size of the treatment area. 

If indicated and desired, thread lifts can also be combined with other treatment methods, including hyaluronic acid or autologous fat (lipofilling) injections, PRP therapy (vampire lifts) or Botox® treatment.

This modern method is quite gentle on the body; patients can return home almost immediately and go back to their usual routines. Plan to take it easy for the first few days, and make sure to keep facial movements to a minimum. Avoid eating or drinking anything hot for the first three days, and take a break from sports. If you experience swelling, exercise caution when cooling the treatment area. You can resume wearing make-up after 24 hours.

When in the hands of an expert, thread lifting is an effective, low-risk treatment method. You may experience slight swelling or redness in the areas where the threads are inserted; these are normal physical reactions, generally no cause for concern, and they will subside after a few days. Less common reactions include minor bruising and temporary numbness or tightness; in our experience, these symptoms pass quickly as well. Rejection responses and allergic reactions are not generally expected. My clinic uses absorbable threads—the body breaks them down naturally over time.