Thread Lift · Pricing · Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Thread Lift Cost in Dubai (2026)
The cost of a PDO thread lift in Dubai depends on the thread type (PDO or APTOS), number of threads and treatment areas. Dr Azra Vaziri is an APTOS International Certified Trainer — providing expert thread lift treatments in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
A real result before a single figure — this is what the thread counts in the tables below are buying. Published with the patient’s written consent.
- Typical market range
- AED 3,000 – 15,000
- At Dr Azra’s clinic
- Thread Lifting from AED 3,400
- PDO vs APTOS
- PDO more affordable · APTOS stronger lift
- Main cost driver
- Thread type, number & areas treated
- Results last
- 12–24 months
- Procedure time
- 30–60 minutes
- Downtime
- Minimal — 2–3 days mild swelling
- vs surgical facelift
- A fraction of the cost, no surgery
Thread Lift Cost in Dubai (2026) at a glance
The cost of a PDO thread lift in Dubai depends on the thread type (PDO or APTOS), number of threads and treatment areas.
- Typical market range
- AED 3,000 – 15,000
- At Dr Azra’s clinic
- Thread Lifting from AED 3,400
- PDO vs APTOS
- PDO more affordable · APTOS stronger lift
- Main cost driver
- Thread type, number & areas treated
- Results last
- 12–24 months
- Procedure time
- 30–60 minutes
- Downtime
- Minimal — 2–3 days mild swelling
- vs surgical facelift
- A fraction of the cost, no surgery
Dr Azra Vaziri is an APTOS International Certified Trainer — providing expert thread lift treatments in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
From AED 3,400 · Performed by Dr Azra Vaziri at Prof Sakla Spanish Eye Clinic, Dubai
Thread Lift Pricing by Area
Exact pricing after assessment. Compare: thread lift vs filler · fillers vs threads for sagging
The price depends on the selected product and quantity. A treatment-area or technique name alone does not define a fixed package price.
| Treatment | Thread Type | Duration | Price (AED) |
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| Jawline definition (PDO) | PDO barbed | 12–18 months | Price on consultation |
| Mid-face lift (APTOS) | APTOS barbed | 18–24 months | Price on consultation |
| Full face thread lift | APTOS + PDO | 18–24 months | Price on consultation |
| Neck & jowl threads | PDO smooth/barbed | 12–18 months | Price on consultation |
| Body threads (arms, abdomen, knees) | PDO barbed | 12–18 months | Price on consultation |
PDO vs APTOS — Price Difference
PDO Threads — More Affordable
Lower per-thread cost but may need more threads. Dissolve in 6–8 months, collagen stimulation continues after. Good for mild to moderate sagging and collagen support. Results 12–18 months.
APTOS Threads — Premium Lifting
Higher per-thread cost but stronger lifting with fewer threads. Barbed design provides mechanical repositioning. Best for moderate to significant sagging. Results 18–24 months. Dr Azra is an APTOS certified trainer.
Thread Lift Before and After — Four Areas
A thread lift is not one price because it is not one treatment. These are four real cases from Dr Azra’s practice, each using a different thread count and a different plan — which is exactly why the tables above quote by thread type rather than a single figure. If you came here for the treatment itself rather than the cost, each card links to the page that explains it.
Face — mid and lower
The full mid-and-lower-face lift, and the case most people mean by “thread lift”.
How a face thread lift works →
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Priced by the number and type of threads, not by the area.
Marionette lines
Aptos threads repositioning the corner of the mouth. A smaller, cheaper plan than a full lift — and often the right one.
Chin and neck angle
Threads used to sharpen the chin-neck angle. Quoted separately from the face because it uses its own thread count.
Nose
A nose thread lift is a different product and a different price from a face lift — fewer threads, finer gauge, and often combined with filler.
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* Photographs published with the patient’s written consent, in line with UAE medical advertising regulations. Individual results vary.
Thread Lift Prices at Dr Azra’s Clinic
As a guide to current pricing at Dr Azra’s Dubai clinic — with introductory offers where available:
Final pricing is confirmed after a face-to-face assessment, as it depends on the number of threads and areas treated.
| Thread model | Standard (AED) | After discount (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Filling NS7 / NV7 | 2,500 | 1,500 |
| Lifting LLSS | 5,000 | 3,400 |
| Lifting EV / LLNMB / LLTMB | 6,000 | 5,000 |
| Lifting Namica | 7,000 | 6,000 |
Thread Materials — PDO, PLLA, PCL and Aptos
Most of the price gap between one quote and another comes down to what the thread is actually made of. All four materials below are absorbable and all four stimulate collagen — they differ in how long they stay in the tissue, and that is what the per-thread cost tracks. Dr Azra Vaziri places PDO and Aptos threads.
PDO — polydioxanone
The most widely used thread material and the lowest cost per thread.
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Absorbs in roughly six to eight months while collagen stimulation carries on well past that. Used for smooth “filling” threads and for barbed lifting threads alike.
PLLA — poly-L-lactic acid
Breaks down more slowly than PDO and provokes a stronger, longer collagen response, so fewer threads can carry the same result.
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It costs more per thread, which is why a PLLA quote reads higher than a PDO one for the same area.
PCL — polycaprolactone
The slowest-absorbing of the three and the most expensive per thread.
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Its appeal is duration rather than a bigger day-one lift — the collagen effect keeps running long after a PDO thread would have gone.
Aptos — a brand, not a material
Aptos is a thread system rather than a raw polymer: its ranges include polydioxanone and lactide/caprolactone copolymer threads in twisted and barbed designs.
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The lifting comes from the barb geometry, and Aptos threads are what Dr Azra trains other doctors to place.
A quote is only comparable between clinics once you know the material, the thread count and the area. For a side-by-side of the materials see PDO vs PCL vs Aptos threads, or read how the same threads are used on the neck and jowls.
What Affects the Cost of a Thread Lift
Five things move a thread lift quote, and the first two account for most of the spread between one clinic’s figure and another’s.
Thread type
PDO threads cost less per thread; APTOS barbed threads cost more but lift more strongly with fewer of them. The cheaper thread is not automatically the cheaper treatment once you count how many are needed.
Number of threads
More sagging, or a larger area, needs more threads. This is the figure a quote should name explicitly — a price without a thread count is not a quote.
Treatment area
A single jawline costs less than a full face and neck. Areas are quoted separately because each has its own thread count and its own vector.
Technique and certification
Placement decides whether the lift holds or drops, so the injector is part of the price. Dr Azra Vaziri is an APTOS International Certified Trainer — she teaches the technique as well as performing it.
What it is combined with
Threads reposition tissue; they do not replace volume. Pairing them with filler or a biostimulator changes the plan, and therefore the total.
Thread Lift vs Filler vs Surgical Facelift
These three are often priced against each other, which only makes sense if they do the same job. They do not.
Thread lift
Physically repositions sagging tissue and stimulates collagen along the thread path.
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Results hold 12–24 months with minimal downtime, which suits mild to moderate sagging — the group most likely to be told they are “too early” for surgery.
Dermal filler
Restores volume rather than lifting anything. A face that has deflated needs filling;
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a face that has descended needs lifting, and the two problems usually arrive together — which is why threads and filler are so often combined. See thread lift vs filler.
Surgical facelift
The most dramatic and longest-lasting result, and the right answer for severe laxity.
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It also involves general anaesthesia, incisions that scar, weeks of recovery and a cost in a different bracket entirely. See thread lift vs facelift.
Which one, honestly
For a natural lift without surgery, threads give the best balance of result, safety and price
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— but only if the laxity is still mild to moderate. Past that point threads under-deliver and the honest answer is a surgeon. See non-surgical facelift options.
Is a Thread Lift Worth the Cost?
For the right candidate, a thread lift offers strong value. Compared with a surgical facelift — which in Dubai can cost many times more and involves general anaesthesia, scarring and weeks of recovery — a thread lift achieves a visible lift in 30–60 minutes with minimal downtime, at a fraction of the price. Because PDO and APTOS threads also stimulate collagen as they dissolve, the improvement continues after placement and results typically last 12–24 months.
The honest answer depends on your degree of sagging. For mild to moderate laxity along the jawline, cheeks or neck, a thread lift is often the most cost-effective non-surgical option available. For very advanced sagging, threads alone may underdeliver, and Dr Azra will tell you directly if surgery or a combined plan would give better value. Many patients also combine threads with filler or a biostimulator for a complete, longer-lasting result — which can be more economical than treating each concern separately.
What Is Included in Your Thread Lift Price
At Dr Azra’s clinic, the quoted price is transparent and covers the full treatment journey — there are no hidden add-ons sprung on you afterwards:
The only variable is the number of threads required, which is confirmed at your face-to-face assessment. You will always know the full cost before any treatment begins.
- Consultation & assessment with Dr Azra to confirm thread type, number and plan
- The threads themselves (PDO or APTOS), genuine and CE/DHA-approved
- The procedure, including local anaesthetic for comfort
- Aftercare guidance and a follow-up review to check your result
Why Choose Dr Azra for Your Thread Lift
With thread lifts, the skill and certification of the practitioner matter more than the headline price. Poorly placed threads can migrate, dimple the skin or give an uneven result — so this is not a treatment to choose on cost alone. Dr Azra Vaziri is a DHA and DOH licensed aesthetic physician with more than 20 years of experience and is an Aptos International Certified Trainer — meaning she trains other doctors in thread-lifting technique.
That expertise translates into safer placement, natural-looking lift, and results that justify the investment. Dr Azra offers thread lifts at her clinics in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and will always recommend the most appropriate — and cost-effective — option for your face, even when that means a different treatment. Explore the full thread lift treatment page or compare thread lift vs filler.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a thread lift cost in Dubai?
Is a thread lift cheaper than a surgical facelift?
Yes — significantly. A thread lift costs a fraction of surgical facelift pricing with no general anaesthesia, no scars and minimal downtime. However, threads treat mild to moderate sagging. Severe laxity may still require surgery.
How long do thread lift results last?
PDO threads: 12–18 months. APTOS threads: 18–24 months. Collagen stimulation continues after threads dissolve, extending the visible improvement beyond the thread lifespan.
Can I combine threads with filler?
Yes. Dr Azra frequently combines threads for lifting with filler for volume. Threads reposition sagging tissue; filler restores lost volume. Together they provide comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
How much does a PDO thread lift cost compared to APTOS?
Are there any hidden costs with a thread lift?
No. At Dr Azra’s clinic the quoted price includes the consultation, the genuine threads, the procedure with local anaesthetic, aftercare and a follow-up review. The only variable is the number of threads, which is confirmed at your assessment before treatment begins — so there are no surprises.
How does the thread lift cost break down per month of results?
Results last 12–24 months depending on thread type (PDO 12–18 months, APTOS 18–24 months), and collagen stimulation continues after the threads dissolve. When you divide the cost across that period, a thread lift is one of the most cost-effective non-surgical lifting options available.
What is the cheapest thread lift area?
A single, targeted area such as the jawline or brow generally costs the least because it needs fewer threads. Full-face-and-neck treatments cost more as they require more threads across multiple zones. Dr Azra can prioritise the area that gives you the biggest visible impact for your budget.
Does the price include a follow-up appointment?
Yes. A follow-up review to check your healing and result is included in your thread lift price at Dr Azra’s clinic. If you have any questions or concerns after your treatment, you have direct access to the clinic.
Is a thread lift cheaper than dermal fillers over time?
They do different jobs — threads lift sagging tissue while fillers restore volume — so they are often used together rather than as alternatives. For genuine lifting, threads usually offer better value than trying to “lift” with large volumes of filler. Dr Azra will recommend the most economical combination for your goals.
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