
Descended cheek tissue
When cheek tissue drops, pulling the nasolabial folds and lower face with it, fillers may not be enough. Threads mechanically lift the tissue — the effect is immediate and visible from day one.
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— Facial treatment · Barcelona
Dr. Bermejo Pérez · Reg. no. 63226
Non-surgical mechanical repositioning of facial tissue. For when gravity can no longer be offset by volume alone and a real, immediate and lasting lift is needed.
In short
Absorbable lifting threads reposition tissue and stimulate collagen without surgery. A 45–60 minute session, minimal downtime and results lasting 12–18 months. Price: from €250. Treatment is performed by Dr. Rubén Bermejo Pérez, a registered aesthetic physician (COMB no. 63226), at Clínica Sagrada Família, Barcelona.
Dr. Bermejo explains how lifting threads reposition tissue and who they are right for.
Medical judgement
“Threads don't fill or paralyse. They reposition. It's the difference between restoring what has dropped and covering it with volume that was never there.”Dr. Rubén Bermejo Pérez

Anatomy · Thread lift
Reposition, don't stretch.
Threads are placed along the natural direction of lift.
They reposition tissue that has descended.
A small entry prick; the sensation is minimal.
They don't replace a surgical facelift: suitability depends on the degree of laxity.
What it treats

When cheek tissue drops, pulling the nasolabial folds and lower face with it, fillers may not be enough. Threads mechanically lift the tissue — the effect is immediate and visible from day one.

Loss of definition along the jaw and the appearance of jowls — tissue gathering at the sides of the chin — is one of the most common reasons for threads. The mechanical lift redefines the jawline without surgery or significant downtime.

In some patients laxity is moderate but HIFU alone isn't enough. Threads and HIFU can be combined — HIFU stimulates deep collagen and threads give the immediate mechanical repositioning HIFU can't.

Lifting threads are absorbable — the body gradually absorbs them over 12–18 months. Along the way they stimulate collagen along their path, adding a regenerative effect to the lift. The result doesn't disappear suddenly when the thread is absorbed.
The practical side
Everything you need to know before your consultation. No small print.
The thread is absorbed gradually. The collagen stimulated along the way extends the effect beyond absorption.
Including local anaesthetic, insertion and checking the immediate result.
Possible bruising or mild swelling for 48–72 h. We recommend avoiding exaggerated facial movements and pressure on the area for the first few days.
It depends on the number of threads needed and the areas treated. It is set at the assessment.

How it works · Thread lift
Tiny cones that hold.
Placed in the subcutaneous tissue and absorbed over time.
They hold the tissue in place.
The thread itself stimulates the skin as it is absorbed.
Who it's for
Not sure if it's for you? That is exactly what the consultation is for: I'll tell you honestly what I see.
Free first visit · no commitment
In the consultation we look at the proportions of your face, talk about what you want and set the goals together. If you don't need treatment, I'll tell you that too.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about thread lifts. If your question isn't here, write to me.
The guide price starts at €250. It depends on the number of threads needed and the areas treated, and is set at the assessment. The first consultation is free. You can see all fees on the prices page.
At Clínica Sagrada Família, C/ Torras i Pujalt 1 (3rd floor), Barcelona. It is performed personally by Dr. Rubén Bermejo Pérez, registered physician no. 63226.
The procedure is done under local anaesthetic — the main discomfort is the anaesthetic injection. Once the area is numb, insertion is well tolerated. You may feel some tension or pressure while lifting, which disappears immediately.
Yes. The repositioning is visible straight away. For the first 48–72 hours swelling may slightly change the look — the final result is visible after a week, once the swelling settles.
The thread is absorbed gradually over 12 to 18 months. The effect doesn't disappear suddenly — the collagen stimulated along the way extends the result. Many patients keep a visible improvement beyond absorption.
They aren't reversible like hyaluronic acid, but they are absorbable — the body removes them naturally. If the result isn't what you expected, the effect fades gradually until the thread is fully absorbed.
Yes. Threads are often combined with HIFU — HIFU stimulates deep collagen and threads give the immediate mechanical lift. They're also compatible with fillers and biostimulators. The order and interval between treatments are decided at the assessment.
Minimal. For the first 48 hours we recommend avoiding exaggerated facial movements, pressure on the area and heat. There may be some bruising or swelling — you can wear make-up the next day. Within 3–5 days most patients are back to completely normal life.
In expert hands and with the right patient selection, this doesn't happen. The risk is higher in very thin skin — which is why that is a relative contraindication. If it did happen, the thread is absorbed naturally within a few months.
Free consultation
First visit with no commitment. There is always an assessment first; if the treatment is right for you, it can be done the same day.
In Sant Gervasi, next to Ronda del General Mitre. It is not in the area around the Sagrada Família basilica.