Thread Lifting Q&A Part 2: How Many Threads Are Used?

Following on from last time, today I’ll explain one of the most frequently asked questions during thread lifting consultations:

“How many threads are used?”

There is no fixed number of threads

To be precise,

the number of threads used in thread lifting is not fixed.

The reason is that

✔️ the degree of sagging,

✔️ face shape,

✔️ the areas that need lifting,

and the type of threads used all require a customized plan.

Examples of thread counts at Just Plastic Surgery

Of course, there are general guidelines.

Looking at the most commonly treated areas, the front cheek and side cheek:

✅ Front cheek (the area in front of the cheekbone): about 2–5 threads per side

✅ Side cheek (deep cheek, outer cheek): about 4–6 threads per side

Usually, a total of 6–10 threads or more is common for both sides combined.

When Silhouette Soft (PLLA threads) is used

If the sagging in the front cheek or side cheek is severe,

or if volume improvement is also desired,

in addition to the existing PDO threads,

Silhouette Soft (PLLA threads) may also be used.

▲ Just Plastic Surgery Peach Silhouette Lifting procedure case – unedited original image

▲ Just Plastic Surgery Peach Silhouette Lifting procedure case – unedited original image

In this case, about 2–4 additional Silhouette Soft threads may be added on top of the basic thread count.

Silhouette Soft is known as a volumizing thread, but when used well, it is a versatile thread with excellent traction and good durability.

How the threads are designed and used makes a very important difference.

What matters more than the number of threads?

More important than the number of threads is

❗️in what direction, in which layer, and how the threads are placed.

Also, if too few threads are used, the maintenance period becomes very short, so the purpose of thread lifting itself is lost.

Using the right types of threads appropriately according to the purpose and design is the most important know-how.

Coming up next

Next time, I’ll explain the “difference between Mint thread and Silhouette Soft,” which patients often confuse by name.

I’ll compare the structure, function, and duration of the two threads.