What is the V Soft Thread Lift ?
V Soft Lift is the new natural face lift and skin tightening treatment without downtime.
It will improve your facial structure, giving you similar benefits to a facelift but without the need for surgery and general anesthetic.
It is a minor non-invasive procedure using fine threads that “lift” your skin, increase elasticity and are completely absorbed. At Laserase we use PDO threads (polydioxanone) which has been used for suturing for over 30 years.
Thread lifting is a safe and effective technique, which is achieved in 3 ways:
Mechanical Lifting: This is an instant lift through the mechanical mechanism of the threads engaging with the skin.
Skin Tightening: The threads are collagen stimulators. The action of thread placement and the thread itself stimulates your cells to produce more Type 3 Collagen. Type 3 collagen contracts to create tightening and slimming of the face.
Rejuvenation: The threads stimulate production of collagen and increased neovascularisation and cell renewal which provides noticeable skin rejuvenation. The quality of the skin, fine lines and elasticity of the skin will improve with this procedure.
PDO threads are biodegradable. About 6-8 months after the procedure the PDO threads will dissolve but the lifting effect will remain for a further 6 months due to the new collagen formation, cell rejuvenation and skin tightening effects. Unfortunately, as the ageing process continues, most people will require repeat thread lifting. We recommend repeating the procedure after 9 -12 months after the first two sessions for a long lasting result of up to 3 years.
Treatment Prices
Brow Lift £400
Lower/mid face lift From £1200
Rejuvenating threads £300
Rejuvenating threads course of four treatments £1050
Book in for your consultation with Dr Rebecca Hierons.
V Soft Lift FAQs
+ How does the face age?
A young face tends to be shaped like a ‘V’. With age the skin loses its structure, elasticity, volume, muscles and even bone mass and unfortunately starts to descend southward. This means the classical youthful V shape becomes like a more an inverted ‘V’. The V Soft Lift aims to restore the youthful facial V shape.
+ What is V Soft Lift?
V Soft Lift is a minor non-invasive treatment with thin threads that lift the skin, increase elasticity. The threads are completely biodegradable. Side effects are minimal except for possible swelling. Immediately after the treatment you may return to your normal daily activities. The material is of monofilament polydioxanone (PDO), a biocompatible suture material that holds the tissues and stimulates collagen formation.
+ What are threads?
V Soft Lift are small, thin patented threads absorbed gradually by the skin tissue. Parts or whole of the face can be treated in order to achieve lift, replenishment and revitalisation. The cheeks, jawline, mouth corners, eyebrows, frown and neck all respond well to the treatment. Often the only other option is surgery. The procedure takes between thirty and sixty minutes. It is a bit more involved than a filler treatment but with more advanced results. Immediately after treatment you may choose to return to your normal daily activities, albeit with a little help from make-up and concealer. You should notice several immediate positive effects, such as lift and repositioning of the tissues. After four weeks you will appreciate an improved, smoother and fuller complexion with restoration of the youthful balance of the face.
+ How does a V Soft Lift treatment work?
Many thin threads attached to needles are inserted into the dermis in a meshwork pattern, feeling somewhat like a filler treatment. The threads are placed at specific sites for the desired lift and the needles removed. The threads provide lift and reproduces youthful facial features including thicker skin. The treatment is performed with a local anaesthetic similar to that used for minor surgery. The results are immediately visible after the procedure although the full results take around two months to develop.
+ How long does a V Soft Lift?
The effect lasts one to two years, depending on age, lifestyle and skin condition. Results generally last longer in people who take care of their skin and general health by avoiding the sun, attention to a healthy diet and not smoking.
+ What is an advantage of a V Soft Lift?
V Soft Lift addresses some problems associated with facial ageing that are only otherwise dealt with by invasive surgery, in particular sagging aspects of the lower face, neck and jaw line. V Soft Lift thus offers anti-ageing solutions for those not wishing to undergo surgery. Although the results cannot be compared to surgery the treatment is more affordable and tolerable. The treatment can be combined with other treatments eg fillers and toxin and can be performed over a period of time rather than all at once.
+ Is there a risk of complications or side effects?
Expect some mild swelling and some possible bruising in the treatment area.