Facial Lifting for Sagging Skin: Do You Look Older Than Your Age?

Facial Lifting for Sagging Skin,

Do You Look Older Than Your Age?

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Facial Lifting for Sagging Skin

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Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt that

you appeared older than your actual age?

When the cheeks sag and the jawline becomes less defined,

you may look tired and

older regardless of your actual age.

Most people who look into facial lifting for sagging skin

begin to worry at exactly this point.

However, when they start searching for information,

there are so many options that they often say

they do not know where to begin.

The fact that there are many options also means that choosing

the one suited to your condition is important.

Today, focusing on thread lifting, which can

improve sagging facial skin without incisions,

we will take an honest, practical look at the key factors

that influence the results.

The Type of Thread and How It Is Manufactured Determine the Results

Facial Lifting for Sagging Skin

I understand that it can be effective,

but how does it actually lift the tissue?

When people ask this question, it often seems that

rather than simple curiosity, they mainly want to confirm

whether the procedure is truly reliable before spending money.

Thread lifting involves inserting traction threads with

barbs beneath the skin to pull sagging tissue upward.

How those barbs are made

determines the traction force.

In the past, barbs were formed by cutting them with a blade,

which created a problem because the threads were weak and could break easily.

Today, molding, in which the threads are pressed into shape,

has become the standard, noticeably improving durability.

There is one more point

that is not often addressed even during consultations.

Even threads made using the molding method may lose

the elasticity of their PDO or PCL material

if they undergo high-temperature heat treatment during manufacturing.

Simply put, the thread's “framework” becomes weaker.

When the material is weak, it may feel as though the skin has been lifted

immediately after insertion, but it becomes difficult for the thread

to support the tissue for a long time,

which can cause the effect to end sooner than expected.

Some people who visit for a consultation

have actually made their decision without knowing about this point

and later experienced disappointing results,

so it is important to understand it from the beginning.

At Globie, we use products that minimize heat treatment

and preserve their original strength.

This allows sufficient traction to be achieved even with shorter threads,

reducing the need for deep insertion toward the scalp

and helping lessen discomfort after the procedure.

Local anesthesia is administered on the day of the procedure.

Your facial expressions may look somewhat awkward due to the effects of anesthesia,

but they usually return to normal by the following day.

We recommend checking the basis for why each material is selected

before making your decision.

Number and Direction—and an Honest Explanation

Facial Lifting for Sagging Skin

How many threads are needed to produce an effect?

Behind this question is often an even greater concern:

worry that there may be no visible change

after spending money on the procedure.

Recently, a patient in their mid-40s visited us,

saying, “I had thread lifting done elsewhere, but

the entire effect disappeared after two months.”

After examining the condition, we found that

the cause was that fewer threads than necessary had been inserted on both sides,

without taking the weight of the cheeks into account.

The thicker the cheeks, the more the inserted traction threads

must be able to withstand their weight.

If too few threads are used, the face may initially appear lifted,

but it can begin to look saggy again over time.

In general, people in their 30s and 40s may need approximately

10–15 threads per side,

while around 20 threads per side may sometimes be needed

when sagging has progressed further.

The placement direction is just as important as the number of threads.

Combining multidirectional fixation threads in a zigzag pattern

creates a structure in which the threads support one another

within the skin tissue, allowing the fixation to last much longer.

Applying a Western-style method that pulls only toward the side

can make the cheekbones appear wider,

which is one of the points we pay the closest attention to in practice.

At Globie, we have long used an approach tailored to Korean facial features,

designing the pathways to avoid the cheekbone area.

Swelling is usually at its most severe on days 2–3 after the procedure.

Applying ice frequently and sleeping with your head elevated

higher than usual can help speed recovery.

For four weeks, you must avoid activities that apply strong pressure,

such as opening your mouth wide when yawning,

chewing hard foods, or receiving meridian massage.

The one-month follow-up is the final step in completing the result.

For people with very severe sagging or extremely reduced skin elasticity,

rather than recommending an overly aggressive procedure,

we first explain the limitations honestly

and review more suitable options together.

Thread lifting results may vary depending on an individual's skin condition

and degree of sagging. It is also Globie's principle

to explain transparently in advance that dimples

or temporary unevenness may appear after the procedure.

The factors that determine the results depend less on the day of the procedure

than on how accurately your individual conditions are assessed beforehand.

Before undergoing the procedure, first check which type of material,

number of threads, and placement direction are suitable for your face.

This is the most reliable way to reach your desired result

without unnecessary trial and error.

Globie Plastic Surgery Clinic
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