In a thread lift, the skin of the face is tightened with the help of special medical threads. Following an individual treatment plan, the threads are placed under the skin through small punctures.
Thread lift in Düsseldorf: consultation and treatment in one place
Consultation room
Your thread lift takes place at Klinik am Seestern in Düsseldorf, from the first consultation to the treatment, the specialist clinic for plastic and aesthetic surgery at Am Seestern 4. The treatment is carried out as an outpatient procedure under local anaesthesia and takes about 30 to 60 minutes; you can leave the clinic on the same day.
The clinic is on the left bank of the Rhine in Lörick, in the Am Seestern business district near the B7. The U77 runs directly from the main station to the Am Seestern stop, and there is free parking on the grounds. This makes the clinic easy to reach from all over Düsseldorf, from Meerbusch, Neuss and the surrounding area.
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Thread lift: tightening without a skin incision
The threads, placed in different directions, are intended to tighten and lift the tissue. Like other minimally invasive treatments in anti-ageing medicine, the thread lift does without skin incisions; the threads are introduced through small punctures. They are made of polylactic acid, a substance that the body breaks down completely over several months.
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Thread lift as an alternative to a surgical facelift
A thread lift is mainly an option if the skin of the face still has a certain firmness and has not sagged too much. It can be combined with other anti-ageing treatments, for example a wrinkle treatment with a muscle relaxant or injections of hyaluronic acid fillers.
Almost all areas of the face that sag with increasing age are possible treatment regions: eyebrows, cheeks, the jaw and neck area, the nasolabial region between nose and cheek, and the forehead.
Methods compared
Fillers, threads or surgery?
Which treatment is suitable depends on whether volume is mainly lacking or how much the skin has already sagged.
01Hyaluronic acidDermal fillers
Hyaluronic acid is placed in the middle to deep layers of the skin. It replenishes volume loss, for example in the cheeks or chin, and softens deeper wrinkles. A filler injection can be combined with a thread lift.
Threads made of polylactic acid are placed in the fatty tissue of the subcutis through small punctures. Small hooks anchor them in the tissue and lift it. A thread lift is mainly an option if the skin still has a certain firmness.
Proceduresmall punctures without a skin incision
Duration
about 30 to 60 minutes, outpatient
Anaesthesia
local
Afterwards
back to everyday life after a few days
Costs
from €1,600
03FaceliftSurgery
Sagging areas of skin and tissue in the face are tightened surgically, depending on the starting situation from individual areas of the face up to the whole face. If the connective tissue has already sagged considerably, a thread lift is usually no longer suitable.
Tightening of individual wrinkles and areas of skin in the face
Stimulation of collagen formation in the subcutaneous tissue
Lifting of larger areas of the face by combining different threads
Use of threads that are broken down completely by the body
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What is the procedure for a thread lift at Klinik am Seestern?
Step 1
Beforehand
Consultation in Düsseldorf. In the consultation we check whether your skin still has enough firmness for a thread lift, and determine the treatment regions and the suitable threads. You can book your appointment online.
Step 2
At the start
Local anaesthesia. First, the area of the face to be treated is locally anaesthetised.
Step 3
30 to 60 minutes
The threads. Then a thread made of polylactic acid is inserted into the fatty tissue of the subcutis with a fine needle. The thread carries small hooks, with which it anchors itself in the tissue and exerts a pulling effect on the surrounding tissue. Your treating doctor can bring the thread, with the tissue anchored to it, into the desired position.
Step 4
Straight afterwards
The tightening. The tightening is visible immediately after the treatment. You can leave the clinic on the same day; an overnight stay is not necessary.
Step 5
The first few days
Subsiding. Slight swelling and small bruises may occur. With threads with small barbs, the treatment remains noticeable for a few more days. As a rule, you resume your usual daily routine after a few days.
Step 6
Over the months
New connective tissue. In addition, the punctures stimulate the subcutaneous tissue to form collagen, which is intended to improve the skin’s elasticity and moisture balance. As the threads are broken down by the body, new connective tissue forms around them.
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Which thread is suitable for which thread lift?
Most threads available today are made of polylactic acid and dissolve over time. What matters is that your treating doctor selects the suitable threads: they are intended to stimulate the build-up of collagen and to maintain the tightening effect for as long as possible. Three fundamentally different types of thread are available: smooth threads, threads with barbs and spiral-shaped threads. They affect the treatment goals differently, that is, local skin rejuvenation, volume build-up and the tightening of larger sagging areas. The experience of the treating doctor plays an important role in this selection.
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Does a thread lift involve risks?
A thread lift also has risks and side effects. These include intolerance of the material used or of medication, as well as wound healing disorders. Therefore, seek comprehensive personal advice and a medical briefing before a thread lift. Our doctors at Klinik am Seestern are available to you for this.
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What does a thread lift in Düsseldorf cost? Costs and financing
A thread lift at Klinik am Seestern costs from €1,600. The exact price depends on your treatment plan, which we determine with you in the consultation. Afterwards you will receive a no-obligation treatment quote. Financing is possible through our financing partner; more on this under Financing your treatment.
What accompanying effects can occur with a thread lift?
Slight swelling and small bruises can occur after a thread lift. Occasionally minor inflammation also occurs, which usually subsides after a few days. With threads with small barbs, the treatment remains noticeable for a few more days, and slight tenderness to pressure may develop.
Who is a thread lift suitable for?
A thread lift is mainly an option if the skin still has a certain firmness. In our experience, this often applies to women between the ages of 30 and 50.
Who is a thread lift not suitable for?
If the connective tissue has already sagged considerably, a thread lift is usually no longer suitable. The same applies after major weight loss or in the case of inflammatory skin conditions.
How long is the stay in the clinic after a thread lift?
You can leave the clinic on the same day after the thread lift. An overnight stay is not necessary. As a rule, you can resume your usual daily routine after a few days.
What does a thread lift in Düsseldorf cost?
At Klinik am Seestern, a thread lift costs from €1,600. After your consultation you will receive a no-obligation treatment quote. Financing is possible through our financing partner.
Where in Düsseldorf is the thread lift carried out?
Consultation and treatment take place at the Klinik am Seestern, Am Seestern 4 in 40547 Düsseldorf-Lörick. The clinic is on the left bank of the Rhine near the B7, the U77 runs directly from the main station to the Am Seestern stop, and there is free parking on the grounds.
I am a lipoedema and lymphoedema patient and have been trying to find help for about 10 years. Here it was no problem at all! I was called in quickly, was well looked after, my questions were answered very professionally, and I was able to leave the practice in tears of joy! Many thanks for the support so far.
Alina · October 2026
The friendliness of everyone I dealt with.
Anonymous · July 2026
I had my appointment at the practice for a consultation about my lipoedema, and I really want to leave a review even though I haven't had any surgery there yet. The reason is that this was the first time I felt truly taken seriously during an examination of my lipoedema. Dr. Witt was very friendly and professional from the start, and at the same time incredibly pleasant and humane. He took an exceptional amount of time, examined me very thoroughly and answered all my questions in detail. He is incredibly respectful and explains realistically what could be done and how the whole process would work. I found it particularly positive that at no point did a hectic or unpleasant mood arise. You never had the feeling of being “brushed off” or being under time pressure. Instead, the whole atmosphere was calm, relaxed and trusting. Dr. Witt was very committed, photos were taken of the affected areas and every possible treatment was explained in an understandable way. Dr. Witt explained everything in detail, yet never came across as complicated or distant. Although he is an absolute specialist in his field, I felt at all times that I could speak openly and ask any question. It felt more as if I had been a patient there for a long time. It was also particularly important to me that I never felt pushed towards an operation. It is still not at all clear whether I will have my operation at all, and yet I was taken incredibly seriously and treated with respect. That is exactly what built so much trust in me. I would also very much like to mention the lady at reception, Marris, in a positive way. She was super polite, had a very pleasant and calm manner and immediately gave me a good feeling. Although it was almost 5 p.m. and the end of the working day was approaching, she was incredibly friendly to me and did not seem at all annoyed or stressed. It is precisely such little things that make a huge difference to me personally and reinforced my positive overall impression of the practice. The practice itself is also absolutely impressive. It is extremely modern, high-quality and stylishly furnished. You feel more as if you are entering a luxury hotel than a traditional doctor's practice. Everything seems very well thought out, calm and professional. The organisation around the appointment was also excellent. Even before the appointment, communication was always very friendly, quick and professional. Questions were answered immediately and the whole process seemed perfectly organised. I was also allowed to park in the clinic's car park, which was an enormous relief since everything in the area was completely full. Although it was already later in the afternoon, Dr. Witt even personally saw to it that enquiries were made internally about my question regarding costs. Shortly after I had left the practice, I already received all the information by email. That too simply shows how professionally and attentively they work there. Overall, an exceptionally positive experience, of a kind you unfortunately only rarely have in the medical field. Absolutely fabulous.
Kerasoula P. · June 2026
Very beautiful clinic, wonderful reception and great service. The consultation with the doctor was very comprehensive and she addressed all my questions, which is all you could wish for as a patient / customer. I will definitely have my treatment done here.
Sandra W. · April 2026
Dr. Bromba took the time and advised me very well.
Anonymous · April 2026
A very kind doctor. I felt very comfortable from the first moment!
Elisabeth-katrin · March 2026
Everything was great, just one small remark..... I didn't get any dinner/bread in the evening. The most important thing for me was the operation, or rather everything around it.
Mix · February 2026
I was welcomed and advised incredibly kindly. The consultation takes place on an equal footing and without medical jargon, and what I like best is that they paid attention to what the best treatment is for my concern, and not to what would earn the practice the most money. I took a week to think it over, but actually the decision to choose the clinic was made much sooner.
Anonymous · January 2026
Everyone was very friendly, especially the nurses.
Anonymous · October 2025
I had a consultation and felt taken seriously and understood. They took a lot of time for me, and the examination and the conversation were very thorough. In the end, the treatment is too expensive for me, so I won't be able to have it done.
Anonymous · October 2025
Very competent and friendly consultation.
Anonymous · October 2025
Very competent consultation, super friendly staff!
Anonymous · September 2025
Medical assistant with partly insufficient professional competence.
Andreas M. · August 2025
Very competent consultation and medical examinations. I feel very well looked after.
BrigitteM · August 2025
I really liked the super friendly manner of the ladies at reception, and also that the doctor took the time to see and advise me, as well as the nice lady who went through the cost plan with me. I felt wonderfully looked after and will definitely have my treatment there. Thank you once again for everything so far.
Astrid R. · August 2025
A conversation in peace and without time pressure. I felt very well looked after.
Anonymous · August 2025
I was welcomed very nicely. The doctor was also very nice and answered all my questions. She also showed understanding that one does not decide straight away.
Anonymous · July 2025
Dr. Bromba's calm, matter-of-fact manner and his competence really convinced me during the consultation.
