Thread Lift (ECLAT Thread)

Medical threads are placed under the skin to support and lift sagging tissue in the cheeks and around the mouth.

Small barbs on the threads, called cogs, hold the tissue in its new position.

At ECLAT CLINIC OMIYA, Dr. Sando examines your cheeks, the area around your mouth and your jawline, and decides the type of thread, the number of threads, and where and in which direction to place them.

• A sharper jawline. It supports sagging cheeks and the area beside the mouth, and refines the line to the chin. It treats sagging, not fat.
• Fewer shadows from sagging. It softens the shadows that sagging cheeks and mouth corners create.
• A lift you can see straight away. Most people notice the lift right after treatment. As swelling and tightness settle, the result blends in with your natural expressions. Do not judge the final result by how you look on the day.

• You are bothered by sagging around your cheeks or mouth
• You want a sharper jawline
• You want a lift without surgery
• You want natural expressions as well as a visible lift

The same number of threads can give different results, depending on where they go, the direction and the type of thread.

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  King Cobra

  A PDO thread with barbs in 6 directions. Used to give firm lift where it is needed, such as beside the mouth.

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  Lift King

  A PDO thread with hook-shaped barbs. Used to support the tissue from the cheeks to the jawline and refine the face outline.

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  Arrow

  A soft PDO thread with triangular barbs. Used in the mid-cheek, where it needs to move naturally with your expressions.

ECLAT Thread Premium: absorbable PCL (polycaprolactone) threads, priced separately. PCL is generally absorbed more slowly than PDO. Long-lasting threads are not right for everyone, so we decide together at your consultation.

All three standard PDO threads are the same price per thread, so we choose threads for your face, not for the price.

All three treat sagging, but they work differently.

A thread lift supports and lifts sagging tissue. HIFU tightens tissue with ultrasound heat. Hyaluronic acid fillers restore lost volume to refine contours and shadows.

A thread lift alone may not be enough if the main cause is excess fat, a lot of loose skin, deep wrinkles or lost volume. Nasolabial folds can improve when sagging cheeks are the cause, but other treatments may suit folds caused mainly by bone structure or deep creases.

If we suggest combining treatments, we explain why, in what order, when, and the extra cost before you decide.

A full jawline usually needs about 8–10 threads in total. The right number depends on how much and where you are sagging, your bone structure and the change you want. Dr. Sando explains why you need that number.

Price: ¥24,000 per thread. For example, 8 threads cost ¥192,000 and 10 threads cost ¥240,000.

The English consultation fee for your first visit is ¥55,000. See the International Price List for details.

1. Consultation and design.Dr. Sando asks about previous treatments and medicines, checks your bone structure, fat, loose skin, balance and expressions, then decides the thread type, number and direction. You hear the limits, risks and total price before you decide.
2. Anesthesia.Local anesthesia is given, and we check that it is working before inserting the threads.
3. Thread placement.The threads are placed following the design, and the balance and lift are adjusted.
4. Aftercare instructions.We check you after treatment and explain washing, makeup and exercise. Your time at the clinic and what to do afterwards depend on the type of anesthesia.

• First few days: swelling, puffiness, tenderness and tightness are common. Do not press hard on the area, and follow the doctor’s instructions on medicines and care.
• 1–2 weeks: swelling and bruising usually settle gradually. Discomfort when opening your mouth wide, or tightness, can last longer.
• Washing, makeup and showering: we tell you when you can restart, based on the needle points and swelling.

About 6–12 months for the standard ECLAT Thread. It depends on the thread type, number of threads, the area, how much you were sagging and your lifestyle. The effect is not permanent. The time it takes the thread to dissolve is not the same as how long the lift lasts.

• Treatment may not be possible if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have an infection or a significant skin condition in the area.
• Tell us in advance if you have a bleeding tendency, a serious medical condition, an allergy to anesthetics or thread materials, or take blood thinners or antiplatelet medicines. Do not stop any medicine on your own.
• If you have had a thread lift, facial surgery or fillers before, bring details of when and where it was done and the product names.

• Avoid rubbing, massaging or pressing the treated area.
• You may be asked to avoid opening your mouth wide, hard exercise, alcohol, long baths and dental treatment for a while. The doctor tells you how long, depending on the threads and areas treated.
• If you plan other cosmetic treatments, ask us about the timing first.