For jowl thread lifting, how can you achieve faster results and longer-lasting effects?

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In the front cheek area of the face, there is an additional fat pad beneath the muscle, in addition to the skin and subcutaneous fat.

This is called the “deep buccal fat pad.”

The deep buccal fat pad is supported by the ligaments along the jawline.

However, as the skin and ligament tissues age, the ligaments that support the fat gradually sag downward, causing the cheek area to droop.

This can make the jawline look puffy and sagging, or deepen the nasolabial folds or marionette lines.

There are various lifting methods that can be used to prevent or improve sagging cheek volume.

Today, we will look at thread lifting, which can provide quick visible results, last for a long time, and does not involve the burden of surgery.

Thread lifting for sagging cheeks

Thread lifting is a procedure that physically lifts the skin tissue by inserting medical-grade dissolvable threads beneath the skin.

Because the skin tissue is directly pulled up using a physical method, the results can be seen more immediately than with laser lifting.

In addition, it places less burden on surgery and is characterized by a short downtime.

It can be applied to various areas such as a sagging jawline and cheeks, a double chin, nasolabial folds, the eye area, and neck wrinkles.

When lifting sagging cheeks, cog threads with barbs are generally used.

What are the types of lifting threads?

The threads used for thread lifting can be broadly divided into three types according to their composition and shape.

As mentioned earlier, cog threads with barbs are used when lifting sagging skin.

Cog threads are threads with sharp barbs, and these barbs can hook into the skin tissue and pull it in the desired direction.

In general, cog threads are made using PDO, a material commonly used in medical settings.

After insertion, PDO threads gradually dissolve and break down over time, and they are recognized as a safe material that has long been used for heart sutures.

Another type of thread made from PDO is the “mono thread.”

These are smooth threads without barbs, and they are used for the purpose of stimulating collagen production and increasing skin elasticity.

PLLA thread is a “collagen self-forming inducer” that stimulates collagen production on its own.

Compared with PDO threads, it is more suitable for adding volume.

A representative product is Silhouette Soft.

Silhouette Soft is made from PLLA and has Corn-shaped barbs.

Overall, it is also highly flexible, which means it can remain stable even when inserted into areas that move a lot with facial expressions.

How can the lifting effect be maintained for a long time?

There is no doubt that thread lifting is a procedure with less burden than surgery.

However, because it uses a “physical method,” it is a procedure that depends greatly on the practitioner’s skill.

Even before the procedure, it should be designed after comprehensively evaluating each person’s skin characteristics and the degree of sagging.

If this is ignored and the procedure is performed using a fixed formula as if it were mass-produced in a factory, the effect may be reduced or may not last long.

In addition, side effects such as dimpling in certain areas, visible threads, and inflammation can occur, so caution is required.

In particular, lifting sagging cheeks involves concentrated treatment in the lower face.

In general, threads are inserted beside the cheekbone and pulled toward the cheekbone area.

If no additional measures are taken to secure this once more, force may gather around the cheekbones and cause them to appear larger.

To effectively solve this problem, Re:本 Plastic Surgery independently developed and uses the “Reborn Thread” for lifting.

The Reborn Thread, made from safe ingredients approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, is especially longer than other threads, which can help solve the problem of enlarged cheekbones.

Among the various methods for lifting sagging cheeks, thread lifting is a popular procedure for many people because of its immediate effects and long-lasting maintenance period.

However, the results can vary greatly depending on the skill and expertise of the practitioner.

From the design stage, it is necessary to consider each person’s facial condition, the direction of aging, skin type, and thickness.

For this, you should receive treatment from a plastic surgery specialist with sufficient clinical experience and a high level of knowledge of human anatomy.

At Re:本 Plastic Surgery, a medical team made up of plastic surgery specialists with more than 20 years of experience consults with you directly and provides 1:1 customized treatment.

If you are concerned about sagging cheeks, deepening nasolabial folds, or uneven facial contours, please visit Re:本 Plastic Surgery.

Thank you.

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