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Thread Lifting Side Effects: A Realistic Look You Should Know Before the Procedure

Glovi Plastic Surgery · 글로비성형외과의원 · May 19, 2026

Thread Lifting Side Effects, A Realistic Look You Should Know Before the Procedure Hello, This is Globi Plastic Surgery Clinic. Thread lifting side effects A clinic that follows th...

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Clinic: Glovi Plastic Surgery

Original post date: May 19, 2026

Translated at: May 19, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Thread Lifting Side Effects,

A Realistic Look You Should Know Before the Procedure

Hello,

This is Globi Plastic Surgery Clinic.

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Thread lifting side effects

A clinic that follows the principles of plastic surgery, Globi Plastic Surgery Clinic
Plastic surgery is most important when the basics are followed.Plastic surgery should be designed with the patient’s entire life in mind.Both the process and the results of plastic surgery must be safe.Glowbi always puts the customer first.
Consultation is an important step that leads to surgery.We promise personalized consultations with medical staff rich in clinical experience so that you can be satisfied with your surgical results.
Aftercare can also be seen as an extension of surgery.To help patients recover quickly, we provide customized care programs.

When considering thread lifting,

the first word many people search for

is probably "side effects."

Does it cause dimples, and are they permanent?

Can I go to work the next day after the procedure?

These kinds of concerns are actually some of the

most common questions we hear in consultations.

In this post, we want to openly organize the

real phenomena that can occur.

We know that people who prepare in advance,

rather than being told everything will be fine no matter what,

tend to recover much faster.

Three minutes is enough.

My face looks uneven after the procedure.

Is this normal?

Thread lifting side effects

I looked in the mirror the next day,

and my face looks strange.

Is this supposed to happen?

This is what we hear most often after consultations.

We completely understand how alarming that can be,

but in most cases, it is a normal course of recovery.

Right after thread lifting, the face may look uneven

because the anesthetic solution and swelling are mixed together,

preventing the tissue from settling evenly.

Swelling tends to become more severe on the second or third day

rather than on the day of the procedure,

and during this period the facial contour can look the least familiar.

Although it varies from person to person, in many cases

the swelling gradually subsides within about a week.

However, if a dimple,

that is, a sunken area where the skin dips inward,

remains even after the swelling goes down,

you should not simply leave it alone.

This happens when the threads under the skin

pull the tissue unevenly.

In the early stages, it can be improved with proper massage,

but if left untreated, adhesions may form and

it could harden in that state.

It may be tempting to think it will get better with time,

but the result can remain for longer than expected.

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There are also things to pay attention to during daily life while recovering.

When sleeping, use a pillow that is higher than usual

to keep the face from pressing downward,

and avoid sleeping face down for a month.

Washing your face is possible starting the next day,

but please avoid rubbing your face hard for 1 to 2 weeks.

It is also better to reduce wide yawning

or chewing hard foods until the threads settle,

which takes about 4 weeks.

Never forget that even a small habit can have

a surprisingly large effect on recovery speed.

There is a real reason side effects happen

Thread lifting side effects

So why do side effects happen in the first place?

Just as important as understanding the symptoms

is understanding the cause.

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Many thread lifting side effects

begin at the planning stage of the procedure.

The key is not simply the number of threads,

but a balanced design with the right amount

for your face.

The barbs on the threads need to hold the tissue evenly

to create good results and stability,

but if the amount of thread is too small

compared to the degree of sagging,

too much force is concentrated on only some of the threads.

In the end, this can pull the tissue unevenly and

lead to asymmetry or a bumpy appearance.

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Of course, there are general guidelines.

Although it varies depending on the individual,

for people in their 20s, around 10 to 13 threads per side

is often used as a reference,

and for middle-aged and older adults with more advanced sagging,

around 15 to 20 threads per side

may serve as a benchmark.

However, these are only average figures.

Because skin thickness and the direction of sagging

are completely different from person to person,

it is difficult to judge the success of the procedure

based on the number of threads alone.

The key is not a fixed number, but finding the

"optimal combination" that fits your facial structure.

The placement and depth of the threads also matter.

Thread lifting originally began in the West as a procedure

to improve nasolabial folds,

but if that method is used as-is and pulling is done only sideways,

Asian patients may end up with more prominent cheekbones.

Also, if threads are inserted too close to the surface

in someone with thin skin,

the threads may be felt under the skin

or become visible, and in such cases,

it is better not to recommend the procedure itself.

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Thread lifting side effects

In this way, many side effects can be reduced through

careful planning before the procedure and appropriate follow-up after it.

However, because there may be differences depending on

an individual’s skin condition and recovery ability,

it is important to first check the exact 기준

that applies to your case.

There is a significant difference in results between

getting thread lifting with the right information

and getting it without knowing enough.

We have continued to follow the practice of

openly explaining possible phenomena and the possibility of side effects,

and staying with patients through the entire postoperative course.

Please first receive an accurate diagnosis about whether

thread lifting is suitable for your case

and what kind of design is needed.

※ After the procedure, side effects such as inflammation,

infection, bleeding, and asymmetry may occur,

and we recommend deciding on the procedure

after sufficient consultation with a doctor.

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Globi Plastic Surgery Clinic is located

1 minute on foot from Exit 4 of Apgujeong Station on Subway Line 3

at 5F, 6F, EGI Building, 843 Nonhyeon-ro,

Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Consultation reservations are available on both weekdays and weekends.

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

For detailed inquiries and reservations, please leave a message through the channel below.

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