Thread Lifts in Melbourne
Nurse-led, minimally invasive thread lift treatments for the jawline, mid-face, brow and neck.
A thread lift is a minimally invasive procedure that uses dissolvable PDO (polydioxanone) threads placed beneath the skin to provide subtle structural lift and stimulate collagen production over time. It’s a non-surgical option for people who’d like to support facial structure, definition or contour without a face lift.
At Luxe Lips, thread lift treatments are nurse-led and available across our Camberwell, Moonee Ponds and Brighton clinics, with 24/7 aftercare throughout your recovery. One of our AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) registered nurses will assess your facial structure and discuss whether a thread lift suits your goals during a consultation.
What can non-surgical thread lifts support?
Thread lifts are most often considered for structural support across the face.
The most commonly treated areas are:
Jawline (mandibular line)
Softening along the lower face and jaw angle.
Neck (cervicofacial junction)
Softening of the angle between chin and neck.
Mid-face (zygomatic area)
Cheeks that sit lower or feel less supported.
Marionette & nasolabial lines
Lines from the nose to the mouth and downward.
Lower face (mandibular angle)
Fullness or heaviness along the lower jaw.
Overall facial balance
How the features sit together across the face.
These images reflect outcomes achieved through a personalised treatment plan created after a comprehensive consultation. They are not the result of one single treatment or approach
How we approach thread lifts at Luxe Lips
Every thread lift consultation at Luxe Lips follows the same steps.
Whether you’re here for jawline support or a broader facial assessment. Your nurse will:
Review your medical history and check for contraindications
Assess your facial structure, symmetry and the areas to support
Discuss whether PDO threads or another approach suits you
Explain all options clearly, including limitations and alternatives
Plan your treatment areas, thread type and aftercare
Luxe Lips operates to the standards of the Aesthetic Beauty Industry Council (ABIC), the Aesthetics Practitioners Advisory Network (APAN), and the Cosmetic Nurses Association (CNA).
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What to expect from your thread lift journey
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A thread lift journey at Luxe Lips runs in three stages: consultation, treatment, and recovery.
Personalised treatment plan
You’ll see the plan, treatment areas, the thread type used (typically PDO), the expected number of threads, and aftercare.
If you’d like to learn more about personalised treatment options, book your consultation now.
Treatment session
A thread lift session typically takes 45 to 60 minutes, depending on the number of areas being treated and the number of threads placed. Local anaesthesia is used for comfort throughout the procedure.
Afterwards, they’ll check everything and walk you through your aftercare before you leave.
24/7 real-person aftercare
If anything feels unexpected, you can reach a real member of our clinical team any time, day or night.
While unlikely, if you experience any adverse effects, please contact your local clinic so one of our aesthetics team can follow up to ensure maximum safety and satisfaction.
Your thread lift lifecycle
How a thread lift settles in over time
- Days 1-7: most visible swelling, tenderness and any bruising tend to settle over this period
- Weeks 1-2: the immediate mechanical lift becomes more apparent as residual swelling eases
- Months 2-3: the collagen-stimulating effect develops, often supporting a more lifted appearance
- Months 6-9: the PDO threads themselves dissolve, while the collagen they stimulated typically remains
- Months 12-18: most people find the supporting effect maintains for around 12 to 18 months, though this varies by individual
If broader facial support or skin quality is part of what you’re considering, your nurse may discuss treatments that pair with thread lifts, including collagen-stimulating injectables (PRP, PRF, Rejuran), microneedling with exosomes for skin texture, and treatments addressing specific areas like the cheeks or perioral lines.
Your Luxe Lips Cosmetic Clinic Team
Nurse Ella
AHPRA: NMW0001759171
16+ years nursing experience, including Royal Children’s Hospital. Master’s in Advanced Nursing Practice (Melbourne University), offering a holistic, patient-focused approach.
Nurse Isabella
AHPRA: NMW0002001199
Surgical nurse background at Epworth Hospital. ED and HDU experience at Sandringham Hospital. Passionate about building client relationships and natural-looking results.
Nurse Jem
AHPRA: NMW0002837303
Registered nurse with experience in surgery, aged care in Queensland Health. Brings clinical precision and a personalised approach to enhance natural features.
Nurse Charlotte
AHPRA: NMW0002552233
Royal Children’s Hospital trained in cardiac and renal care. Meticulous attention to detail and a calm, supportive approach to every treatment.
Nurse Chloe
AHPRA: NMW0002779008
Master of Nursing Science (UniMelb), Royal Children’s Hospital. Former fashion industry background gives her a strong aesthetic eye for natural results.
Nurse Anj
AHPRA: NMW0004024849
St. Luke’s Medical Center trained with a leadership background in advanced care. Focused on natural-looking, subtle results that celebrate each client’s unique features.
Morgan
Dermal Clinician
Canada-trained in Advanced Skin Care, Medical Aesthetics, and Laser Technologies. Thoughtful, reassuring approach with bespoke treatments tailored to each client’s goals.
Lauren
Dermal Clinician
Certified Dermal Clinician, Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Clinical Aesthetics). 5+ years’ experience in skin and aesthetic treatments, specialising in acne, pigmentation, and rejuvenation.
Complementary treatment discussions
Thread lift treatments focus on restoring structure and balance to the face. If clinically appropriate, your medical professional may discuss supportive treatments such as:
Hiko Nose Thread Lift
A dedicated thread lift technique for nose shape and profile.
Exosomes skin needling
Stem-cell-derived signalling molecules to support skin texture.
Rejuran
A polynucleotide skin booster used to support skin texture and hydration.
Every individual has a unique facial anatomy and structure. Your suitability for these treatments will be explored during your consultation, with outcomes varying from person to person.
Your Next Step
Choosing whether a thread lift is right for you is personal, and there’s no pressure to go ahead. A consultation gives you a chance to have your facial structure properly assessed, ask whatever’s on your mind, and understand whether PDO threads or another approach may suit you better.
Let’s ANSWER your thread lifts questions!
How much does a thread lift cost?
A single quoted figure online tends to mislead for that reason. Two people can need quite different plans, and the cost follows accordingly. A breakdown based on your facial structure and goals is provided once your needs have been assessed, so an accurate figure for your situation is something a medical professional can establish at consultation.
Can you combine a thread lift with other treatments?
Combining isn’t automatically better, though, and it isn’t right for everyone. Sequence, timing, and whether your skin and goals suit more than one approach all matter. Whether a combined plan makes sense for you, and in what order, is something a medical professional can map out before anything proceeds.
Can a thread lift be reversed or removed if I don't like it?
Thread lifts aren’t designed to be reversed the way some other treatments are. The threads are dissolvable, so rather than being removed, they break down naturally over several months and the supporting effect eases gradually as that happens.
In the early period, if a thread is causing a specific problem such as visible tracking or dimpling, it can sometimes be addressed directly, which is different from reversing the whole result. This is part of why conservative planning matters, and why it’s worth being clear on what you want beforehand.
What can and can’t be adjusted if you’re unhappy is something a medical professional can discuss with you before you decide to go ahead
What happens when the threads dissolve?
This is one of the most common worries. The threads themselves dissolve over roughly six to nine months, but the effect isn’t only mechanical. During that time they stimulate collagen, and that collagen typically remains after the threads are gone.
So as the threads break down, the change is gradual rather than sudden, and you don’t end up worse off than you started. Over the longer term the supporting effect eases as normal ageing continues, which is why some people choose to maintain it.
What your own result might look like over time, and whether maintenance suits you, is something a medical professional can examine at consultation.
Do you offer thread lift treatments at your Moonee Ponds, Camberwell, and Brighton clinics?
Yes, we provide thread lift treatments across all three of our Melbourne locations. To ensure the best experience, we recommend booking at the location most accessible to you:
Luxe Lips Cosmetic Clinic Moonee Ponds: Ideally located for patients in Pascoe Vale, Niddrie, Keilor East, Airport West, and Strathmore
Luxe Lips Cosmetic Clinic Camberwell: The closest hub for those traveling from Hawthorn, Deepdene, Surrey Hills, Malvern East, and Kooyong
Luxe Lips Cosmetic Clinic Brighton: Most convenient for our clients in Brighton East, Sandringham, Black Rock, Beaumaris, and Bentleigh.
Each clinic is fully equipped for your consultation and treatment.
Is a thread lift painful?
Sensation does vary from person to person and between areas. Some notice little beyond mild tenderness; others feel tightness or soreness for a few days afterwards as the area settles. Most people return to their normal routine the same day or the next, though some prefer to take it easy for the first day or two.
What to expect during the session, and how to manage any tenderness afterwards, is something a medical professional can walk through beforehand.
Who is a good candidate for a thread lift?
During your consultation, your nurse will assess your skin quality, the degree of softening you’re noticing, your medical history, and your goals to determine whether thread lifts are clinically appropriate for you. In some cases, alternative approaches, such as collagen-stimulating injectables or, for significant changes, surgical referral, may suit better.
Are there contraindications to thread lifts?
Recent dental work, recent significant skin treatments in the treatment area, and certain skin conditions can also affect timing or suitability. Full contraindication screening is part of every consultation, before any treatment is discussed.
Your nurse will explain any contraindications relevant to you and discuss whether an alternative approach may be appropriate.
What are the potential risks and side effects?
Less common risks include thread migration, dimpling or visible thread tracking, mild asymmetry, infection, and prolonged tenderness. Rare risks include nerve sensitivity changes.
Risks are minimised by working with a trained, AHPRA-registered nurse who understands facial anatomy. Your nurse will walk through the full risk profile during your consultation, before treatment is agreed.
What's the difference between a thread lift and a face lift?
A surgical face lift is a major procedure that involves making incisions, removing excess skin, and tightening underlying tissue, performed by a plastic surgeon with significant recovery time and a lasting structural change.
A thread lift is a minimally invasive procedure that places dissolvable sutures beneath the skin to provide subtle structural support and collagen stimulation. It doesn’t remove skin and produces a more modest, temporary effect.
Thread lifts may suit people who’d like subtle support without surgery; significant facial changes generally require a surgical face lift performed by an appropriately qualified surgeon. Your nurse will inform you about which approach is likely to suit your goals.
What happens if I experience side effects after a thread lift?
What matters is having somewhere to turn if you’re unsure. Luxe Lips provides 24/7 real-person aftercare, so if something feels unexpected, more painful than was discussed, or isn’t easing as it should, you can reach a member of the clinical team at any hour rather than waiting it out.
Anything significant or persistent should be seen in person, and a medical professional can arrange a follow-up to assess the area and discuss what to do next.
