In-clinic treatment
Endolift
A treatment in which very fine optical laser fibres are passed under the skin to deliver heat, without cutting or stitches.
Indicative cost
£900.00–£2,500.00 per session
Downtime
Minimal to moderate. Swelling and tenderness for several days; bruising is possible.
Typical course
Often a single session, reviewed at three months
Keeping it up
Typically reviewed after 12–18 months
How it works
Thin fibres are introduced beneath the skin and laser energy heats the tissue and small fat pockets from underneath, relying on the healing response over months.
What a session actually involves
Local anaesthetic is used. Fibres are introduced through tiny entry points and moved through the treatment area. You feel warmth and pressure rather than sharp pain. Compression or tape may be applied afterwards.
What people usually consider it for
- Firmness and tone
- Visible signs of ageing
- Fine lines
This reflects what the treatment is commonly used for — not a claim that it will work for you.
When it may not be suitable
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have an active infection or inflammatory condition in the area
- You have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners without clearance
This list is not exhaustive. A qualified practitioner should assess you before any treatment.
Things to weigh up
- — A medical procedure — seek a qualified regulated practitioner
- — Marketing language around lasting lifts should be treated cautiously
What the evidence looks like
Published evidence is emerging and smaller in scale than for radiofrequency microneedling. It is a medical procedure requiring an appropriately qualified practitioner.
Questions worth asking first
Ask who performs it, what their medical qualification is, and what their complication rate and revision policy are.
What tends to sit alongside it
- Skin boosters
- Radiofrequency
Others people compare it with
Treatments and devices are listed for information only. Nothing here is medical advice, a diagnosis, or a promise of a result. Suitability depends on your health, skin and the specific device or practitioner — always check with a qualified professional first.