The thread’s hold on the tissue lasts about six months, while the collagen effect from the dissolving thread continues beyond a year. The two act at different points, so the pulled feeling fades with time while firmness remains. The number of threads is increased according to how much sagging there is.

It is done under local anaesthetic. Swelling and bruising last one to two weeks, because the surroundings are disturbed as the threads hook and fix the tissue upward. Opening your mouth wide during that time can disturb the fixed position, so take care, and skip saunas and hard exercise for two weeks.

It goes into the fascial layer beneath the skin, so it is usually not palpable. The thread has barbs, but placed deep enough it does not show through. There can be a pulled feeling at first, and it becomes natural as the thread dissolves.