How Long Does a Thread Lift Last? Ways to Extend the Maintenance Period

How Long Does a Thread Lift Last?

Ways to Extend the Maintenance Period

When you look in the mirror,

do you ever feel like your jawline has become less defined than before

and your face looks a little saggy?

When surgery feels too much of a burden,

many people choose the procedure

that helps refine the facial line a little more clearly:

thread lifting.

However, there is one question that people considering the procedure

ask most often.

“How long does the effect of a thread lift last?”

“Is there a way to extend the maintenance period longer?”

So today, I’ll explain the maintenance period of thread lifting

and how to manage it,

which many people are curious about.

1. To keep the thread lift effect longer,

‘elasticity care’ is important!

There are two main reasons why the face looks saggy.

1️⃣ Facial tissue sags downward

2️⃣ The skin itself ages and loses elasticity

A thread lift improves the facial line by pulling sagging tissue upward.

However, if the skin’s own elasticity is weak,

it becomes difficult to keep the lifted tissue in place for long.

That is why combining a thread lift with an elasticity laser procedure

can create a synergistic effect.

For example, if you manage it by combining elasticity lasers such as Ulthera, Thermage, Shurink, InMode,

TUNE Face, or Titanium lifting from time to time,

skin elasticity improves

and the maintenance period of the thread lift may become longer.

Simply put,

👉 Thread lift = plays the role of lifting the face

👉 Elasticity laser = plays the role of maintaining skin elasticity

When these two work together,

the lifting effect lasts longer.

2. Do post-procedure lifestyle habits

affect the maintenance period?

This is one of the questions many people have

about how to increase the maintenance period after a thread lift, and about precautions after a thread lift.

For example,

• Is it not okay to open your mouth wide?
• Is it not okay to eat hard foods?
• Is it not okay to sleep on your side?

People ask these questions a lot.

Personally, I think ordinary daily activities do not have

a major effect on the maintenance period.

Of course,

❌ strong pressure

❌ actions that pull the face hard

are not good when excessive force is applied,

but everyday life, such as

meals, opening your mouth, and sleeping on your side,

are natural actions,

so you do not need to worry too much.

In the end, what has a bigger impact on the maintenance period of a thread lift is

individual skin condition, such as

skin thickness and elasticity.

3. The number of threads used in a thread lift

can also affect the maintenance period.

There is one interesting point.

That is the number of threads.

For example,

if 20 threads are placed in a spot where about 10 threads would go,

👉 the force supporting the lift is distributed,

👉 and the burden on each thread is reduced.

Simply put,

compared with holding the lift with a single thread,

sharing it across multiple threads

can create a structure that lasts longer.

So when doing a thread lift,

the number of threads is also a factor

that can affect the maintenance period.

Of course, the exact number

depends on the individual’s facial condition and degree of sagging,

so it is most important that the doctor makes the judgment.

To conclude,

the three main ways to maintain the thread lift effect for as long as possible are:

✔ Maintain skin elasticity by combining elasticity lasers from time to time

✔ There is no need to worry too much about ordinary daily habits

✔ The number of threads can also affect the maintenance period

Many people wonder whether there is a fixed cycle for thread lifting.

Thread lifting is not a procedure that must be done on a fixed schedule.

When you look in the mirror

and feel, “My face seems a little saggy,”

or “I want to refine the line again,”

it is perfectly fine to proceed at that time.

Although thread lifting is a relatively simple procedure, it is important to determine the appropriate type and number of threads,

as well as the lifting direction,

depending on the individual’s skin condition and degree of sagging.

If you are considering a thread lift, please check the method that suits your facial condition through 충분한 consultation.

We will continue to share various lifting-related information in the future.

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on the 5th and 6th floors of EGI Building,

843 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

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