Where Do Thread Lift
Threads Go After They Dissolve?
One of the most common questions
patients ask is:
“What happens to the threads
after a thread lift?”
or
“Do the threads stay in my face forever?”
The answer is:
No.
Most threads used in modern thread lifts
are absorbable threads,
which means they gradually dissolve
and are naturally broken down
by the body over time.
How Do Absorbable Threads Work?
After the threads are placed
beneath the skin,
they help:
- Lift sagging tissues
- Support facial structures
- Stimulate collagen production
around the threads
In the early stage,
the lifting effect mainly comes
from the threads themselves.
Over time,
the body begins producing new collagen
around the treated areas.
This helps improve
skin firmness,
skin elasticity,
and overall skin quality.
So, Where Do the Threads Go?
As time passes,
the threads gradually break down
through natural biological processes.
They are converted into
small molecules,
which are then metabolized
and eliminated by the body.
This means that the threads
do not remain permanently
inside the face.
Will My Face Return to Normal
As Soon As the Threads Dissolve?
Not immediately.
Even after the threads have dissolved,
the collagen that was stimulated
around the threads remains.
This newly formed collagen
continues to support the skin
and helps maintain firmness
for a period of time.
That is why many patients
still notice improved skin quality
and facial support
even after the threads
have begun to dissolve.
How Long Does It Take
for Threads to Dissolve?
The exact duration depends on
the type of thread used,
the treatment technique,
and individual factors.
In general,
most absorbable threads
gradually dissolve within
approximately 6–12 months.
However,
the collagen-stimulating benefits
may last longer than the threads
themselves.
Conclusion
Thread lift threads
do not stay in the body forever.
They gradually dissolve
through natural processes
while stimulating collagen production
beneath the skin.
As a result,
the benefits of a thread lift
come not only from the threads,
but also from the new collagen
that develops around them.
The threads may dissolve,
but the collagen they stimulate
helps maintain firmer,
more youthful-looking skin
for much longer.