Thread Lifting Q&A, Part 9: What procedures work well together?

One of the questions we often hear during thread lifting consultations is:

“Would it be okay to do just this one procedure?” or

“Are there any procedures that work better if done together?”

Today, at Just Plastic Surgery, we’ll introduce the procedures that can create better synergy when performed together with thread lifting.

✔️ Representative procedures that work well in combination

▲ Actual procedure case from Just Plastic Surgery

1. ✅ Under-eye fat repositioning + (Peach) lifting

• After smoothing out the protruding fat under the eyes,

• pulling the midface vertically with Peach threads,

• you can achieve an overall improvement in impression, not just correction of the under-eye area.

💡 When only under-eye fat repositioning is done, the midface can sometimes feel longer. When combined with Peach Silhouette Lifting, a more balanced midface can be created.

• In particular, because it also improves the hollow front cheek and nasolabial fold area,

we strongly recommend it for those concerned about midface aging.

2. ✅ Peach lifting + front cheek/nasolabial fold filler

• Lift sagging tissue with thread lifting,

• and naturally restore lost volume with filler,

• and volume, contour, and impression improvement can all be achieved at the same time.

• At Just Plastic Surgery, this is used when there is hollowing in the nasolabial area, front cheek, and side cheek, and we also recommend forehead filler as well.

3. ✅ Thread lifting + collagen boosters (Rejuran, Juvelook, Reviva)

• Threads stimulate collagen production,

• but when boosters are injected together,

• the collagen-inducing effect is amplified.

• The maintenance period becomes longer, and improvement in skin texture, elasticity, and fine lines becomes possible.

4. ✅ Thread lifting + Pico toning / Ultherapy / Thermage / Potenza

• If you want not only lifting but also improvement in skin tone, pores, and skin texture,

• it is good to combine it with laser lifting (Ultherapy/Thermage) or

• RF microneedling (Potenza).

📌 Advantages of combining Potenza:

• If thread lifting pulls up the supporting structure,

Potenza is responsible for improving skin texture, elasticity, and pores.

• It is especially effective for moisture boosters, acne scars, and fine lines.

• It can be safely combined starting 2–3 weeks after the thread procedure.

5. ✅ Thread lifting + surgical procedures (double eyelid surgery, buccal fat removal, etc.)

• After double eyelid surgery, thread lifting can be used to supplement loosened tissue beneath the brow,

• or after buccal fat removal, thread lifting can be used to refine the nasolabial folds and jawline,

• resulting in a more polished and refined impression.

✔️ The key to combination procedures is “planning” and “timing”

• At our clinic, we do not recommend simply adding as many combination procedures as possible. • Considering the face’s anatomical structure, fat volume, skin thickness, and facial muscles, we design the most effective combination on a one-on-one customized basis.

📌 In addition, the intervals between procedures (for example, Potenza or Ultherapy) are also important, so we make sure to determine the timing and order through sufficient consultation.

Preview of the next episode

Next time,

we will explain in detail the question:

“Can Ultherapy, Thermage, and thread lifting be done at the same time?”

We’ll guide you through the key points to consider when combining device-based lifting with thread lifting.

So far,

this has been all about anti-aging! I’m Dr. Im Seong-yoon, a board-certified plastic surgeon at Just Plastic Surgery. Thank you.