Thread Lift Q&A, Part 7: How Much Does It Hurt?

Hello,

I am Director Lim Sung-yoon, a board-certified plastic surgeon at Just Plastic Surgery.

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If you are interested in thread lifting, one of the biggest concerns you may have when you come in for a consultation is:

“Does it hurt a lot?”

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Today, I’ll explain the anesthesia methods used during thread lifting, pain during the procedure,

and discomfort after the procedure.

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✔️ In our clinic, about 80% of cases use sedation anesthesia

At Just Plastic Surgery,

more than 80% of patients receive thread lifting under sedation anesthesia,

and only about 20% undergo the procedure with local anesthesia.

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Why is sedation anesthesia so common?

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✅ Because you feel almost no pain.

✅ Since you are under anesthesia,

a highly focused, precise lift can be performed in a short time.

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In particular, at our clinic,

📌 we plan the procedure design very precisely before sedation anesthesia,

and

📌 we pre-design the thread direction to match the anatomical structure and facial shape.

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As a result, even when the procedure is performed while you are asleep,

it can be done more accurately and effectively.

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✔️ Local anesthesia is also sufficient

Of course, for those who prefer it,

the procedure can also be performed safely with local anesthesia alone.

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If local anesthesia is injected along the path where the threads are inserted and at the fixation points,

the procedure is carried out with almost no pain,

and you will mainly feel only some pulling or pressure.

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✔️ How long does the pain last after the procedure?

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✅ There is almost no pain severe enough to interfere with daily life. ✅ Most people may experience mild tenderness, a pulling sensation, or a foreign-body sensation for a few days, ✅ and it can be managed with painkillers, usually disappearing almost completely in about 3 to 5 days.

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Even immediately after the procedure, many patients often say,

“I was surprised because it hurt much less than I expected.”

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✔️ Just Plastic Surgery also considers comfort

We also make every effort to reduce pain:

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‣ Guidance on taking painkillers in advance

‣ Adjustment of anesthesia concentration

‣ Ice cooling

‣ Stable monitoring during sedation, and more

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From before the procedure until the end,

we provide an environment where patients can feel comfortable and reassured.

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Next episode preview

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Next time, I’ll explain in more detail the question many people continue to ask:

“Is it okay to have it done under local anesthesia? Is sedation anesthesia really necessary?”

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Up to this point,

that was Dr. Lim Sung-yoon, a board-certified plastic surgeon at Just Plastic Surgery, covering everything about anti-aging. Thank you.

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