Thread Lifting Retention Period: The Fascial Layer and Vertical Direction Matter

Thread lifting retention period,

The fascial layer and vertical direction matter

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Thread lifting retention period

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As you look into thread lifting,

there are very different opinions about how long it lasts.

Some say 2 years, others 6 months.

Why is the retention period for thread lifting so different?

To get straight to the point,

the 'depth' the thread reaches and the 'direction' of the pull,

these two factors determine how long the results last.

Please give me 3 minutes.

The layer the thread supports

determines the retention period

Thread lifting retention period

One of the most common things I hear in the consultation room is this.

Doctor, is it true that thread lifting comes loose quickly?

To be honest, it is not entirely wrong.

But more precisely,

it is not that thread lifting itself comes loose quickly,

but rather that the effect of a procedure with less-than-ideal planning fades quickly.

That small difference determines whether the retention period is successful or not.

The skin of the face is made up, from the outside inward, of the skin layer → fat layer

→ fascial layer (SMAS layer) → muscle layer.

Among these, the key factor that determines the retention period of thread lifting is the firm fixation of the fascial layer.

The fascial layer is a tough fibrous tissue that acts like a “support structure on top of the skeleton” for the face.

The fundamental reason the face sags with age is also that

this fascial layer gradually sinks downward under gravity.

So only when the thread reaches this layer accurately can it truly lift the sagging tissue,

and the effect will last longer as well.

On the other hand, what happens if the thread stays only in the fat layer?

It is like holding onto soft tissue only,

so even ordinary facial movements in daily life

will gradually weaken the thread’s fixation.

Cases where there is an effect but it becomes disappointing after a few months

mostly fall into this category.

Then why does the thread fail to

reach the fascial layer?

What should not be overlooked here is that

the depth of the fascial layer differs by facial area,

and even within the same area, it varies depending on the patient’s fat thickness and skin condition.

If the procedure is done at a uniform depth,

some areas will reach the fascial layer,

while others will stop in the fat layer,

resulting in an uneven outcome.

That is why the process of carefully understanding the facial structure before the procedure is more important than you might think.

The insertion depth must be designed differently by area

so that the thread settles evenly in the fascial layer,

and only then can the retention period be consistent.

If the pulling direction is wrong,

even a long-lasting effect is meaningless

Thread lifting retention period

Since we have talked about the layer,

it is time to talk about direction.

These two factors are difficult to think about separately.

No matter how well the thread is anchored in the fascial layer,

if the direction is not designed correctly,

the desired result may not be achieved.

Thread lifting originally began in the West

with the purpose of improving nasolabial folds.

Western methods involve pulling the thread laterally,

that is, toward the ear,

When this is done, the force that spreads the skin sideways becomes stronger,

which can create a side effect that makes the cheekbone area appear relatively wider.

This is not a major issue in Western facial structures, but for Koreans who prefer not to emphasize the cheekbones,

applying this method as-is can lead to unwanted results.

That is why vertical direction design is important.

If the thread is designed to pull sagging tissue upward,

you can achieve natural lifting

without affecting the cheekbones.

And this is also connected to the retention period.

A thread pulled laterally is continuously exposed to resistance from everyday actions such as speaking and chewing.

By contrast, a thread designed in a vertical direction

faces relatively less resistance, so the time during which the thread’s barbs remain stably anchored in the tissue

becomes longer.

Thread lifting retention period

This means that one direction affects both the result and the retention period.

However, a vertical design is not a one-size-fits-all formula

that applies equally to everyone.

Because the angle of sagging, the degree of cheekbone prominence,

and the heaviness of the fat are different for each person, the path of the thread must be

custom-designed.

Since this design process ultimately influences both the procedure result and the retention period,

Globi makes an effort to examine this part carefully during consultations.

Thread lifting is a procedure in which how it is designed is

just as important as receiving it.

Getting the layer and direction right is the starting point for retention.

Therefore, the reason Globi recommends a consultation is that you should first check whether a design suited to your case is possible.

It is Globi’s principle to transparently disclose the precautions and the possibility of side effects that patients must know.

※ After the procedure, depending on the individual, bruising, swelling, inflammation, visible threads,

dimpling, and similar symptoms may occur, and sufficient consultation with a specialist is necessary.

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Thread lifting retention period