Thread Lifting in Sinsa-dong

Hello. We are Reborn Plastic Surgery, and we have been meeting many of you for a long time at Exit 1 of Sinsa Station. :)

Among our patients, some often ask this question:

"It seems like plastic surgery clinics prefer thread lifting over ultrasound or radiofrequency lifting, but I don't understand why~"

If the purpose is the same, namely "lifting," why do plastic surgeons specifically prefer "thread lifting"? The answer is that it is a procedure that focuses more on "surgical change."

Lifting treatments that use ultrasound or radiofrequency are usually indirect procedures that gradually create a tightening effect by contracting or stimulating the tissue beneath the skin.

So, if you want the desired level of effect, you have to undergo the procedure repeatedly, and the pain or discomfort during that process (such as the procedure being difficult if the skin is sensitive) can vary from patient to patient.

Because it contracts the skin, it can help address the underlying causes of aging, but it may not be a good fit for those who want a visible change after just one session.

However, thread lifting uses a special product called a thread and focuses more on "pulling" the skin, which is why it is often preferred by plastic surgery clinics that place more importance on surgical changes.

That said, thread lifting is still a "procedure," so its durability and strength are lower than a facelift. If you are considering it, it is important to carefully review both the pros and cons.

Rather than choosing a plastic surgery clinic that promotes only the advantages, it will be helpful in many ways to choose one that clearly understands the limitations and approaches the procedure in a way that can compensate for them.

In that sense, at Reborn Plastic Surgery, we are making various efforts to make up for the shortcomings of thread lifting, such as manufacturing our own threads for use.

Today, I would like to explain the overall details of thread lifting, focusing on these points. :)

Let's first learn about thread lifting!

The threads used in thread lifting are mainly medical PDO threads.

PDO threads have been known to be harmless to the human body for a long time, as they have been used for final suturing in heart surgery.

Depending on the product, they are divided into threads with barbs and threads without barbs, and their intended uses differ accordingly.

Threads without barbs are injected into the dermis layer of the skin and used to stimulate the surrounding tissue for the purpose of collagen remodeling.

Accordingly, they are suitable for those who want to improve skin elasticity, those with enlarged pores, and those who want to improve overall skin tone.

In general, younger patients in their 20s and 30s often use monothreads (without barbs) according to their skin condition, or use them together with barbed threads.

On the other hand, barbed threads can be hooked under the skin where they can grip specific points and be used to lift, so they are used literally for "lifting" purposes.

Thread lifting can be used for targeted areas such as nasolabial folds, jowls, and a double chin, and it can produce visible effects even with a single session, making surgical correction easier than lifting methods that use devices.

However, because it is a procedure in which a substance called a "thread" is injected into the skin, the outcome is often heavily influenced by the practitioner's experience, so it is important to judge and decide more carefully.

Side effects of thread lifting (subtitle: Why Reborn makes and uses its own threads)

One very natural side effect of thread lifting is that inserting the threads causes the area to swell slightly, or in some patients, swelling may occur.

However, this is a problem that goes away within hours or days, so there is no need to worry too much.

That said, if too much force is concentrated on the cheekbones during the lifting process, the cheekbones may appear larger or the overall balance of the face may seem disrupted, which can greatly affect a failed procedure.

Threads that are commonly available are relatively short, so the method most often used is to insert them beside the cheekbones and pull upward.

As a result, no matter how much they are pulled, the force only reaches as far as the cheekbones, which causes this problem.

What if the lifting range were extended further above the cheekbones instead?

As the force on the cheekbones decreases, wouldn't a more natural and effective lift be possible?

For this reason, at Reborn Plastic Surgery, we manufacture and use our own threads.

This makes it possible to insert the threads into a hidden area, meaning an area covered by hair, so that the wound site is not exposed, and it also reduces the likelihood of side effects caused by force concentrating on the cheekbones.

Recently, many people have been combining thread lifting with temple lifting when they want a stronger procedure.

I will talk about this in more detail in the next post.

Thread lifting is not a procedure that depends on equipment, but rather one that is more strongly influenced by the doctor's skill.

That is why it is important to choose a medical team with long experience performing it, and it is also very important to find out how the clinic understands the pros and cons of thread lifting and what approach they take.

If you choose a plastic surgery clinic with this in mind, I expect you may get better results.

If you are curious about the methods and results at Reborn Plastic Surgery, you are welcome to visit us in person and have a consultation.

Then I will see you in the next post~ Thank you. ^^