Refirms and tightens the face without surgery With tension threads and radiofrequency. We restore facial oval definition, reduce sagging in the cheeks, cheekbones, and jawline, and stimulate natural collagen production, with a natural result and no hospital stay. Treatment performed by specialist doctors in aesthetic medicine. First assessment free of charge and without obligation.
Reaffirm without surgery
An immediate lifting effect that also stimulates your own collagen for progressive, natural improvement.
The treatment of facial sagging in Girona And Tension threads It is one of the star techniques in facial aesthetic medicine for firming the face. without going under the knife. From the age of 30-40, tissues lose firmness, the skin thins due to a decrease in collagen and elastin, and the facial oval loses definition: sagging cheeks and cheekbones appear, deeper lines become more pronounced, and the jawline is less defined. Tensor threads contribute a Immediate lifting effect and, what's more, they stimulate the natural production of collagen for progressive improvement. It is a treatment Outpatient and no sick leave which takes place in a consultation; like any medical procedure, it requires a Individual valuation to choose the right technique and number of threads.
What are PDO threads
The Tension threads They are fine absorbable threads that the doctor inserts under the skin using very fine needles or cannulas. They produce a double effect: on the one hand, a mechanical traction that repositions and tightens the tissues (lifting effect) and, on the other hand, a biological stimulus that activates the formation of new collagen around the thread, progressively improving skin firmness and quality. They are bioabsorbablethe body reabsorbs them over time while the generated collagen maintains the result.
The majority of threads we use are made of Polydioxanone (PDO), a resorbable material widely used in surgery. Different types are combined depending on the goal:
Aimed at improving skin quality and density; they create a mesh that redensifies and smooths fine lines.
Improve quality and density
They have small spicules that anchor to the tissue and allow for a traction and repositioning more pronounced; they are the ones that provide the greatest tightening effect.
Traction and repositioning
They are placed in a mesh to reinforce specific areas, support volume, and stimulate collagen more superficially.
They reinforce and hold volume
The number of threads and their combination are customised according to each person's degree of sagging; as a guideline, between 4 cores and 8 threads by zone.
Always by specialist doctor
Causes
Sagging is the progressive loss of firmness and tone in the skin and the tissues that support the face. It is due, above all, to the natural decline of Collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid with age, a process that usually begins to be noticeable from the age of 30 and becomes more pronounced during the menopause. Genetics, sun exposure, smoking, significant weight loss, and gravity also play a role. The visible result is a Less defined facial oval, sagging cheeks and cheekbones, more pronounced nasolabial folds, and a less defined jawline. Aesthetic medicine allows Reaffirm the face without surgery acting on these signs in mild and moderate phases.
With age, collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid decrease, and the skin loses firmness; this tends to start around the age of 30.
Individual predisposition determines when and with what intensity the loss of facial firmness is noticed.
Sun exposure and tobacco degrade skin fibres and accelerate the onset of sagging.
Marked weight loss leaves a relative excess of skin that accentuates facial sagging.
The progressive sagging of tissues due to gravity blurs the oval and jawline.
The hormonal changes of the menopause accentuate collagen loss and make sagging more visible.
Combined treatments
Tension threads are not the only tool. In the assessment, the medical team may recommend combining them with other treatments to enhance the outcome:
Emits energy that warm the deep layers of the skin in a controlled manner, contracting existing collagen fibres and stimulating new collagen synthesis. It provides a tightening and texture-improving effect without needles, and is a good complement to threads.
Beyond adding volume, the Hyaluronic acid allows replenishing the volumes lost with age (cheekbones, chin, jawline) and thus hold the oval from within, enhancing the firming effect.
The Biostimulants Collagen treatments stimulate the body to produce collagen in a sustained manner, gradually improving skin firmness and overall quality. They are used alone or in combination with threads and radiofrequency.
Areas and candidates
tensor threads and complementary techniques are particularly suitable for mild to moderate sagging of the middle and lower third of the face.
Areas
The most common areas are:
Candidate
The treatment is intended for people, generally from 35-45 years, with signs of Mild to moderate sagging that seek to redefine the face without surgery and without surgery. It is ideal for those who are beginning to notice a less defined facial contour or sagging cheeks, but whose laxity does not yet require surgical intervention. It does not replace surgery for advanced sagging. The indication, technique, and number of threads are always confirmed by the medical team In the consultation, after assessing the skin's condition, the degree of sagging, and each person's goals.
Duration and comparison
The Immediate lifting effect is appreciated immediately after the procedure, whereas the collagen stimulation It reaches its peak between 2 and 3 months and continues to improve skin quality during that period. The duration of the result depends on age, type of thread, degree of sagging, and each person's metabolism; as a guideline, the effect It is maintained between 12 and 18 months, and in some cases even longer thanks to the collagen generated. Treatments can be repeated or combined to prolong and maintain the result.
Tension threads and aesthetic medicine work on mild to moderate sagging, but they are not a substitute for surgical face-lifting. When there is significant sagging, a lot of excess skin, or the patient is looking for a more profound and lasting change, the best option may be the Cosmetic facial surgery. At Medics Integral Salut, we value both approaches with honesty and will guide you towards the one that truly suits your case. If surgery is the most appropriate option, we have Facial lift and of Neck and double chin mini-lift for selected cases.
| Thread lifts (non-surgical) | Surgical lift |
|---|---|
| Mild to moderate sagging | Moderate to advanced sagging |
| Outpatient, no sick note | Surgery with a longer recovery |
| Natural and progressive results | More marked and lasting result |
| Indicative effect of 12 to 18 months | Multi-year effect |
| No skin removal | Removal and trimming of excess skin |
First step
First free consultation with specialist aesthetic medicine doctors, in Girona. We will explain if tension threads are your best option, with no obligation.
Recovery
It is a well-tolerated procedure with a quick recovery, although slight swelling, sensitivity, or small bruises may be noticeable in the first few days. These are the usual recommendations, step by step.
Slight swelling, tightness, and possible minor bruising at the entry points. Treat the area gently.
The swelling reduces and the tightening effect settles in. Look after the area and avoid intense heat.
The optimal result is achieved with collagen that has already been stimulated. From here, maintenance depends on care.
Following medical advice helps to reduce inflammation and promotes a faster recovery.
Price and financing
The price is personalised after you've been assessed, as not all cases are treated the same. We'll explain everything to you transparently.
There isn't a single price. depends on the type of threads, the number required, the areas to be treated and whether they are combined with other techniques (radiofrequency, hyaluronic acid or biostimulators). This is why the price is personalised following a Valuation, in which the doctor explains what you need and why. At the clinic you can discuss options for funding to share the cost. The first Valuation is free and without obligation.
Choose based on the degree of sagging and your objectives:
The best option is confirmed by the medical team during the consultation. Book your free assessment →
You can spread the cost of treatment into manageable instalments. Enquire about the financing options available and choose the one that suits you best. No surprises and with all the information before you decide.
Areas of attention
Nuestra clínica está en el Girona city centre (Plaça Poeta Marquina, 3) and we usually welcome patients from all over the Girona and the Costa Brava demarcation who want to treat facial sagging with thread lifts without surgery. Wherever you are, we will coordinate your consultation and treatment so you can come for Sal, Figueres, Blanes, Lloret de Mar, Olot, Banyoles or any other municipality with maximum convenience, grouping visits and treatment on the same day whenever possible.
Plaça Poeta Marquina, 3, 17002 Girona · easy access from the AP-7 and N-II · How to get there and opening times
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Medical review Content created by the Medics Integral Salut medical team and reviewed by the Facial Aesthetic Medicine Unit.
Sources and references: Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine (SEME).
