Worried that dimples from thread lifting will leave dents in your face?

Hello.

We are ‘Re:本 Plastic Surgery,’ meeting you at Exit 1 of Sinsa Station.

Thread lifting is a procedure that physically lifts loose, sagging skin tissue by inserting medical dissolvable threads into the face.

Many people seek this procedure because, even without surgical treatment, it can produce noticeable changes right away compared to laser-device procedures.

However, if thread lifting is performed indiscriminately without extensive knowledge of human anatomy and a refined sense, side effects can occur.

A representative side effect is the ‘dimple’ phenomenon.

The dimple phenomenon refers to skin becoming bumpy or sunken after the threads are inserted.

Today, I’ll talk about why dimples and other side effects occur, and how to prevent them.

What is the dimple phenomenon?

A dimple means a sunken area of skin.

This can happen for various reasons, such as which skin layer the thread is inserted into, how much force is used when pulling the thread, or which type of thread is selected.

In general, if the dimple is mild, it will naturally improve over time.

However, if it is severe, traces may remain even after the thread has dissolved.

In the end, this issue must be improved by restoring volume to the sunken area using fillers or collagen boosters.

Each person has a different skin type, degree of aging, and fat distribution.

Therefore, the starting and ending points of the threads, the depth of the tissue where the thread is inserted, the direction and strength of the pull, and even the type of thread must all be adjusted according to the individual’s characteristics.

So, before the procedure, you should receive treatment from a plastic surgery specialist with extensive clinical experience and in-depth knowledge of human anatomy, who can properly assess your skin condition and carefully design the procedure to match your individual skin state. That is the best way to prevent severe dimple formation.

Are there any other side effects?

When inserted, the area may swell slightly, and depending on the patient, swelling may occur.

Bruising may also appear at the site where the thread was inserted. These symptoms gradually disappear over time, so there is no need to worry.

However, in the case of PDO threads, which are commonly used, they usually have a bluish color.

Because of this, if the skin is too thin, if the thread is inserted too superficially, or if too many threads are used, the thread may become visible through the surface, so caution is needed.

Some people also worry that the thread has broken because they hear a ‘pop’ sound when opening their mouth or yawning.

However, this sound is caused by the thread that had been anchored in the tissue loosening slightly and then catching again depending on facial expression.

In the early days of thread lifting, there were indeed cases where threads broke and even poked through the skin.

But the threads currently on the market have been developed with those issues sufficiently addressed, so thread breakage is very rare.

Still, there are occasional cases where part of the barbs do not catch again, weakening the lifting force.

Therefore, for about one month after the procedure, please avoid strong facial massage or opening your mouth wide, and if this happens, be sure to visit the clinic where you received the procedure.

One of the biggest concerns people have after thread lifting is the face becoming wider at the cheekbones.

In fact, I myself receive many inquiries about this, so I sometimes write blog posts about it.

The reason the cheekbones appear larger is the position of the thread’s barbs.

In general, commercially available threads have barbs positioned about 6 to 7 cm apart, so when the thread is pulled, the force concentrates on the cheekbones.

As a result, the pulled tissue gathers around the cheekbone area, making the cheekbones look larger, or the face may appear larger for this reason.

Re:本 Thread

Re:本 Plastic Surgery has independently developed and uses the ‘Re:本 Thread’ to reduce these side effects.

The Re:本 Thread is longer than conventional threads.

One advantage of a longer thread is that it can help prevent the cheekbones from appearing larger.

First, it can be inserted higher than conventional threads, allowing force to be distributed more efficiently.

It also has the advantage that the insertion site is hidden by hair, so it is less noticeable right after the procedure.

Some people may worry that making the thread longer will weaken the tension.

The Re:本 Thread consists of a set of three threads, so its tension is stronger than that of conventional threads.

It is made with ingredients approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, and suitability testing is performed before the thread is used, so you do not need to worry.

Today, we took a detailed look at thread lifting.

Thread lifting is a procedure that can achieve the desired effect in a short time without the burden of surgery.

However, it is a procedure where it is most important to properly understand each individual’s skin type, degree of aging, other characteristics, and the properties of the thread lifting threads before proceeding.

For this, you should receive detailed consultation and a careful diagnosis from medical staff who have spent a long time experiencing and researching thread lifting before undergoing the procedure.

At Sinsa Station Re:本 Plastic Surgery, a plastic surgery specialist who has directly designed and performed procedures since 1999 provides consultation, treatment, and aftercare personally, so we believe this can reduce anxiety and burden about the procedure.

If you need help, feel free to contact us directly.

Thank you for reading this long post today.