Thread lift
Lifting without surgery. Tensor threads lift and redefine the face without adding volume, with an effect you can see from the procedure itself and usually a quick recovery. It is one of Dr. Xavier Gassó's specialities.
- Visible effect from the first session
- Quick recovery
- No fillers
- Non-surgical
What are tensor threads?
They are very fine medical threads placed under the skin to reposition and tighten tissues that have descended over time. They don’t add volume: they put things back where they were. That’s why the result is natural and can be seen from the procedure itself.
Where we use them
- Face: cheeks, nasolabial folds and jawline, for a more rested look.
- Neck: when the skin has descended.
- Eyes: lifting the tail of the brow for more open eyes, known as foxy eyes.
- Nose: lifting the tip and improving the profile, a very specific technique that requires experience.
A house speciality
Thread lifts are one of Dr. Xavier Gassó’s specialities. Each case is designed individually, with restraint, so you still recognise yourself.
What to expect
- BeforeWe design with you, in front of the mirror, what we want to lift and how far.
- DuringWe look after your comfort at every step. You may feel pressure and tightness.
- AfterwardsRecovery is usually quick. For the first few days you may feel tightness or tenderness; we give you simple instructions.
- The resultVisible from the procedure itself, with further improvement over the following weeks as collagen forms.
What we describe is the usual experience; everyone responds at their own pace. At your consultation we also explain the risks and limitations.
When it may be part of your plan
These are some of the concerns where Thread lift may help, whenever your medical assessment indicates it.
- “My face looks more tired and less firm”
- “I want to improve my dark circles and eyelids without surgery”
- “I want a more lifted look”
- “I want a better facial contour and a more defined jawline”
- “I want to improve the lines and loose skin on my neck”
- “My nose tip droops / I want to improve my nose without surgery”
The Sebell Method
A technology is not a plan
We don't just do treatments: we design them. First we listen to what concerns you and assess your case. Sometimes a single technique is enough; sometimes the plan combines several. We decide it together, and then we follow how you progress.
Discover the Sebell Method →Frequently asked questions
Where can I have a thread lift in Barcelona?
At Sebell Clinic, Consell de Cent 325, next to Rambla de Catalunya, in Barcelona's Eixample. At your medical consultation we design the right pattern for your face.
How many threads are needed?
As few as necessary. With a well-chosen design and vector, the greatest result is achieved with few threads, harmoniously and without puckering.
Which areas can be treated with threads?
The cheekbones and nasolabial folds, the jawline and marionette lines, the neck, the nose (thread rhinoplasty with special threads) and the tail of the brow for a more lifted look (foxy eyes), which sometimes needs two sessions.
Will people notice I have threads?
They shouldn't. We aim for a natural result: for you to look rested, not 'done'.
Does it hurt?
It is generally a tolerable procedure and we look after your comfort at every step.
Can I go back to work?
Usually yes, with a quick recovery. We give you instructions for the first few days.
Do they replace a surgical facelift?
Not in every case. When there is a lot of excess skin, surgery may be the best option, and we'll tell you.
Do they involve filler?
No. Threads reposition and tighten without adding volume.
I've heard threads don't last long. Is that true?
It depends on the type and number of threads: the thicker and more numerous they are, the longer they last. Tensor threads also stimulate collagen production, and that effect remains after they have been reabsorbed. Taking all this into account, the effects usually last 6 to 12 months.
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