One session lasts twelve to eighteen months. It varies greatly with the type and number of threads, since thicker threads with more barbs hold better. Confirming which threads and how many are used beforehand is what lets you compare duration and price properly.

It is done under local anaesthetic. Downtime of five to ten days is needed, with swelling and bruising over that period, because the surroundings are disturbed as the threads hook and fix the tissue. Avoid opening your mouth wide for one to two weeks so the fixed position is not disturbed.

The threads go beneath the skin, so they are usually not palpable. Thicker threads or shallow placement can feel like a line at first, and this usually goes as they dissolve. The thread type is not stated on the price list, so it is worth confirming at the consultation which thread is used.