Thread lifting is a non-surgical treatment which is classified as permanent or non permanent (dissolvable). Over many years this procedure has developed to treat many of the indications that were difficult to correct non-surgically with procedures such as skin peels, botox or dermal fillers.

History of Thread Lifting

The cosmetic use of threads for the lifting of the face or body has been used for more than 20 years. Gold threads were created to lift the face and there are still some practitioners using the technique today. In 1999 the permanent lifting thread Aptos was created from polypropylene (Anti-Ptosis).

In more recent times the development of dissolvable threads has created new interest in this well-proven technique, with a few improvements and added benefits.

The brand names of dissolvable threads include the V Soft lift, and the Silhouette Soft from Sinclair Pharma.

Types of threads

Threads can be classified according to their design and mode of action.

PERMANENT - Silhouette, Aptos

NON-PERMANENT – gold, V soft

ANCHORING/LIFTING – Silhouette, Silhouette soft, Aptos

STIMULATING – V Soft, other PDO threads.

The thread selected for the KT Training facial thread lift course is the V Soft (“VLift) system which in non-permanent and the threads will dissolve in about 6-7 months. However the production of new collagen by growth factors and fibroblast activation will continue for up to 1 year.

The pdo threads are very good for many facial of indications plus provide improved treatment outcomes for some of the indications that are difficult to treat with botulinum toxins and dermal filler such as sagging jawline, neck, brow lift and facial asymmetry.

These courses are held in Harley Street, London to enquire about or reserve your place on the V Soft PDO Thread Training call KT Training 01793 323786.