SPS stands for superior palpebral sulcus. This is the area in your upper eye that creates a  fold better known as the “eyeshadow area”. With time this droops down as the fat pads  above and around the eyebrows are lost, causing the eyes to look tired with the excess skin.  An SPS lift uses dissolvable suture threads to lift and tighten the skin below the eyebrows  and above the eyes to create an openness and restore the shadow area.

The Eyebrow lift focuses on simply re-aligning the position of the eyebrow itself with little to no impact to the skin around the eyes. This is a great treatment for patients considering a change in the shape of their eyebrow to a more straight and elongated shape.

Dr. Mahsa offers three different techniques to achieve this look. All these techniques are  unique to our clinic and have been developed and perfected by Dr. Mahsa. All these  treatments can be done using local anaesthetic in under one hour with minimal downtime:

• PDO Threadlifts – this is the most commonly used technique where lifting dissolvable  sutures are inserted under the skin to create a lift lasting 6-12 months. This technique  is popular as it’s the most cost effective and offers a great option for those wanting to  build up the effect of the lift over time.
• PLLA or PCLA – this type of lift uses a similar technique to PDO threads  however has a much higher longevity as the suture material are prone to degradation by the body with results reported to last between 2-3 years.

All of the techniques used by Dr. Mahsa are relatively painless as she will give you an  effective local anaesthetic (LA) injection called “xylocaine”. The LA injections will feel like a  pin prick. You may experience some headaches after the treatment which will respond well  to over the counter painkillers and are usually short lived in nature.

The beauty of this treatment is that it’s free of incisions. The treatment is done through  needle entry points through which a pre-mounted cannula is introduced to create the desired result. The trauma incurred to the treated area is very small with only a needle mark visible immediately after the procedure. This, therefore reduces the risk of scarring to a minimum.

Threadlifts will heal within 7-10 days as the swelling and bruising settles down. You make experience tightness in the treated area for a week on average. There may  be some skin folds in the hairline which usually begins to relax 2-3 days after the procedure. Disclaimer: individual healing times may vary.

The treatment is relatively safe, with minor complications such as swelling and bruising, however there is a slightly increased risk of infection with PDO threads compared to other  treatments, there is a small risk of nerve damage and a negligible risk of scarring. During  your appointment your doctor will explain the measures you must take to avoid and minimise  the risks of these complications during your appointment.

This is not the case, the skin surrounding the PDO thread will be stimulated to create more  collagen which will make the skin more firm and less prone to “sagging” or wrinkles in the long term.

As with all aesthetics treatments, consumption of alcohol should be avoided for 12 hours  before and after treatment, the same is said for smoking but for 6 hours. Specific to thread  lifts, you should avoid strenuous exercise for 2 weeks after the treatment. Some clients may  be advised to go on a liquid diet for 1-2 days after the treatment. Depending on your medical  conditions some patients who are diabetic or more prone to infection should take antibiotics for a short period before and after the treatment.

Other post treatment precautions will depend on which area is treated and will be discussed  with you in depth during your clinic appointment.

This treatment is not recommended for pregnant women, women who are breastfeeding. Those with obesity are discouraged from having this treatment.

PDO threads last 6 -12 months depending on your lifestyle and level of activity – For longer  lasting results a repeat procedure is advisable.

Other available suture materials, PLLA or PCLA threads with longer life spans will last between 2-3 years.