Is thread lift painful? What does the recovery feel like?
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PDO thread lifts are performed under topical anaesthetic plus local infiltration; most patients describe the procedure as a brief pressure with mild stinging during cannula insertion (5–10 seconds per thread). Post-procedure: mild tightness for 24–48 hours, possible bruising at insertion points (typically resolves in 5–7 days), and slight asymmetry that settles over 2 weeks as threads anchor. Patients typically return to social activities within 24–48 hours; vigorous facial movement (laughing widely, dental work) avoided for 1 week. Pain at rest is rare and managed with paracetamol if needed.
What causes the sensation during a thread lift procedure?+
How do I choose between the Grand Diamond, Onyx-Thread, and Ruby-No5 treatments?+
What should I expect in terms of cost and recovery after the procedure?+
Siam Square One flagship — opposite Siam Paragon, skywalk from BTS Siam Exit 3, in the CBD heart of Bangkok (Pathum Wan). 1-minute walk from BTS.
- ●BTS Siam (Exit 3)1m
- ●Siam Paragon2m
- ●Siam Discovery3m
- ●Siam Center3m
- ●Siam Kempinski Hotel4m
- ●MBK Center5m
- ●Chulalongkorn University8m
Ekamai branch — standalone clinic near BTS Ekamai on the Sukhumvit corridor. Japanese-speaking concierge (Omotenashi). On-site parking.
- ●BTS Ekamai4m
- ●Gateway Ekamai6m
- ●Major Cineplex Ekamai6m
- ●Park Hyatt Bangkok12m
- ●EmQuartier14m
- ●EmSphere15m