I’ll Explain Everything at a Plastic Surgery Clinic That Does Thread Lifting Well.

It’s spring, when the air is dry and UV levels are high. While there are occasional spring rains, it’s said that once this season passes, temperatures can suddenly rise, so I hope everyone takes care of their health.

Increased UV exposure also has a negative effect on our skin. In particular, it accelerates skin aging by causing the loss of collagen, which is responsible for skin elasticity.

Recently, there has been a somewhat increased number of functional cosmetics for wrinkle prevention and elasticity improvement, but if the skin has sagged beyond a certain level and is difficult to improve with surface-level methods, it is a good idea to consider a procedure.

Skin lifting is broadly divided into device lifting, which uses radiofrequency or ultrasound, and thread lifting, which uses threads.

Device lifting is an indirect method that helps tighten the skin by contracting the deeper layers of the skin and regenerating collagen.

Therefore, if you want consistent management in a slow-aging approach, it can be a good choice.

On the other hand, thread lifting is a procedure that surgically corrects the skin and can be seen as closer to lifting, rather than tightening, in the literal sense. Because harmless threads are inserted into the skin and pulled upward, a noticeable effect can be expected even with just one session.

However, even thread lifting is not 100% perfect.

Today, I’d like to take some time to explain the pros and cons of ‘thread lifting.’ Since knowing both the advantages and disadvantages is necessary in order to respond to side effects, I’ll be as honest as possible, and I hope this will be helpful information. :)

Q. Is thread lifting a procedure that can be done regardless of age?

This is one of the biggest advantages of thread lifting.

If you actually look at the threads, whether they are barbed or not, even if they are thick, they are about the thickness of a strand of hair, so inserting just one would be barely noticeable.

That is why, depending on the individual’s skin, threads may be mixed and used as needed, and the amount can be adjusted to lift accordingly, which makes it applicable to a variety of cases.

Among the people who visit our clinic, there are a wide range of ages, from people in their early 20s to those in their 60s and older.

For people in their 20s, the skin is not necessarily sagging, but there may be fine wrinkles in various areas due to lifestyle habits, or enlarged pores, and the procedure is usually performed with the purpose of regenerating skin collagen. (mono threads)

On the other hand, for people whose skin is excessively sagging, causing blurred facial contours, or those with pronounced nasolabial folds or heavy cheeks, barbed threads are used to hook into the skin and pull it upward, directly inducing lifting.

Q. I heard that Ribbon Plastic Surgery makes and uses its own threads. Why is that?

A. There are two main reasons for producing and using products in-house.

First, when existing products may reduce satisfaction.

Second, to create a better synergistic effect.

The existing products tend to be short, so after insertion beside the cheekbone, the skin had to be pulled upward.

If only a small amount of thread is used, it is not a major issue, but if the cheek area is severely sagging and various products need to be used, the pulling process concentrates force on the cheekbone, which can make that area look larger or make the face appear flatter and wider.

However, if the threads are made longer and used, the insertion area itself can be placed higher (inside the hairline), so there is no concern about the insertion site being exposed, and the force concentrated on the cheekbone can be distributed further upward.

The second reason is connected to the first. Because the lifting range expands, it has the advantage of allowing for a much more natural and stable lift.

If you combine this with the temple lift performed at our clinic, it is also possible to correct the lateral lift more strongly and clearly.

Q. Are there no disadvantages to thread lifting?

A. As mentioned earlier, one issue is the cheekbone appearing larger, and the most common one is the thread becoming visible outside the skin or seeming to break.

The threads used for thread lifting are divided into two types depending on the material: PDO and PLLA. PLLA is white, while the commonly used PDO threads have a bluish tint.

Even though they are very thin, if the recipient’s skin is equally thin and many threads are inserted, the bluish color may become visible from the outside.

There are also many people who say the thread seems to have broken. When threads are inserted near the mouth, a popping sound may occur when yawning or opening the mouth.

However, this is not the thread breaking; it is just the sound produced when it temporarily moves away from the originally fixed position and then becomes fixed again, so there is no need to worry too much.

That said, the phenomenon of threads showing through the skin is a relatively common side effect, so please make sure to have a thorough consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon before the procedure and receive a proper diagnosis of whether your skin condition is suitable for thread lifting.

That’s all for today’s post.

Thank you for reading the long post. :)