Differences Between a Face That Responds Well to Thread Lifting vs. One That Is Difficult: A Pre-Procedure Checklist

Thread Lifting: Faces That Respond Well vs.

Differences Between a Face That Is Difficult: A Pre-Procedure Checklist

Hello.

This is Globi Plastic Surgery Clinic.

Recently, many people have been

showing interest in thread lifting.

However, during the process of learning about the procedure,

people often hear about thread lifting side effects and precautions first,

which can actually make them even more worried.

Thread lifting can also be a highly satisfying procedure

that offers a natural lifting effect,

if it is performed with accurate consultation,

an experienced medical team,

and proper design tailored to the face.

So today, for those of you considering thread lifting,

we will organize the key points you must know

before the procedure.

1. You need to clearly define the purpose of thread lifting!

The desired goal of thread lifting

differs from person to person.

For example:

• wanting to create a more youthful impression
• wanting to improve sagging in a specific area
• wanting to improve volume in sunken areas
• wanting to soften wrinkles
• wanting to improve skin elasticity

Depending on the purpose,

the type of thread used and the design

will differ.

For example,

the lifting direction and method can vary,

such as a design focused simply on lifting,

or a design that lifts while also restoring volume.

Therefore, during the consultation process,

it is important to clearly define your goal

and then decide on the procedure.

2. You need to understand the limitations of thread lifting!

Thread lifting is a non-surgical procedure.

In other words,

it is realistically difficult to expect a strong lifting effect

like that of a facelift surgery.

The main effects of thread lifting are as follows:

• a light lifting effect that raises sagging tissue
• an effect that refines and gathers the facial line
• stimulation of collagen production as the thread dissolves
• improved skin elasticity

Although it has benefits as an anti-aging procedure,

if you expect surgical-level lifting,

the difference in expectations may become an issue.

Therefore, thread lifting is better approached as

"naturally lifting and refining the face"

rather than

"pulling the face strongly."

3. You need to check whether your face shape is suitable for thread lifting!

Thread lifting is not a procedure that is equally effective for every face.

There are representative face types for which the effect may be reduced.

One such type is:

① A face with thick, heavy skin If the skin is thick and the tissue is heavy,

the pulling force of the threads may work relatively weakly.

In this case,

• more threads may be needed, or
• stronger barbed threads may need to be used.

② A face with very little fat

If there is almost no facial fat,

the threads may show through,

and the effect may be limited because there is not enough tissue to lift.

In such cases, fillers or volume procedures

may be more appropriate.

③ A face shape with prominent cheekbones

If the cheekbones are very prominent,

and the tissue shifts to one side as the thread passes through,

the face may end up looking wider.

In such cases,

the design should avoid the cheekbones,

or the approach should supplement volume in the midface.

4. It is important to use verified threads!

The type of thread used in thread lifting is also very important.

When buying a phone,

just as you would choose a trustworthy brand like Samsung or Apple,

thread lifting also requires products that are widely used by medical professionals

and products whose safety has been verified.

The more well-known a thread is,

and the more experience there is with its use,

the more likely it is to have higher completeness and stability.

5. Pulling harder does not mean better results!

When getting thread lifting, many people think,

"The more you pull, the better."

But excessive lifting can actually create unnatural results.

If pulled too tightly,

the face may look uneven,

dimples may become more severe,

or an unnatural impression may appear.

The key to thread lifting is not

"how much you pull," but rather

"how naturally you lift."

An appropriate degree of lifting creates the most natural

and beautiful result.

6. It is important to choose an experienced medical team!

Lastly, the medical team’s experience is important.

Even when using the same thread,

the results can vary greatly depending on the design,

insertion direction,

number of threads,

and analysis of facial structure.

Especially if a specific thread has been chosen,

it is important to select a clinic or medical team

with extensive experience using that procedure.

The more experienced the medical team is,

the more they have accumulated experience with various cases,

data from trial and error,

and experience dealing with side effects.

In closing,

thread lifting is a procedure whose method and design change depending on an individual’s face shape, skin thickness, and degree of sagging.

Therefore, it is most important to choose the lifting method that suits you best through sufficient consultation before the procedure.

I hope today’s information was helpful for those considering thread lifting!

Globi Plastic Surgery Clinic is a 1-minute walk

from Exit 4 of Apgujeong Station on Subway Line 3,

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

843 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Consultation appointments are available on weekdays and weekends.

All consultations are conducted privately, one-on-one.

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