Barb Thread

Barb Thread is a semi-invasive method of lifting sagging skin of the face. Areas treated with this method include the eyebrows, the cheeks, the jowls and the neck. Ease of use and a shorter down-time have made their use popular.

As we age, our facial support structure weakens, and we lose facial fat. The affected areas generally include the cheeks, the eyebrows and other areas around the eyes, the jowls and the neck. The result is a longer, older-looking face. As the skin ages, the connective tissue in the skin becomes thinner. The elastic fibres in the skin undergo a type of “breakdown”. The face thus loses some of its elasticity. The lack of elasticity brings with it the departure of certain face-shaping supports.