How Can You Create a Smooth Line for Sagging Deep Cheek Fat?

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As we age, the fat layer in each area gradually decreases or starts to sag.

When the fat under the eyes diminishes, tear troughs appear, and when cheek fat decreases, hollow cheeks develop.

This lost fat gathers below and forms fat pockets.

When the fascia layer that supports the face as a whole becomes loose, these fat pockets slide downward.

This is what causes ‘deep cheek fat’ to sag.

When deep cheek fat sags, the nasolabial folds and the lines around the mouth appear to be more deeply etched, and the contours of the face also become uneven.

If the skin sagging is severe like this, it is difficult to improve it simply by reducing fat and increasing firmness.

This is why we recommend thread lifting, which can physically pull the skin tissue upward.

Thread Lifting

Thread lifting is a procedure that physically lifts sagging skin tissue by inserting dissolvable threads used for medical purposes into the subcutaneous layer through tiny openings without making an incision in the skin.

The threads used for lifting are inserted beneath the skin and gradually dissolve over time.

During this process, they also stimulate the surrounding tissue and help promote collagen production.

A major feature of this procedure is that it directly pulls the skin upward for lifting while also offering some improvement in firmness.

In the case of laser lifting, the focus is on remodeling collagen by stimulating the tissue inside the skin through radiofrequency or ultrasound.

Because of this, it is true that it is not very effective on skin that has already become loose.

Also, since each treatment covers at least more than one-third of the face, there are limits to lifting sagging deep cheek fat or addressing deep wrinkles such as nasolabial folds.

Thread lifting can immediately lift loose skin tissue, and targeted treatment is possible for the areas of concern.

It also allows results to be checked quickly because it directly lifts the skin tissue, and since no surgical operation is performed, the burden is relatively low, which is another major advantage.

Side effects of thread lifting?

It is true that thread lifting is a less burdensome procedure compared to using surgical methods.

However, compared with device-based lifting, which depends to some extent on equipment, this is a procedure that relies heavily on the practitioner’s skill.

Before the procedure, each person’s skin condition, the degree of sagging, and the overall facial line must be comprehensively evaluated and designed before treatment begins.

If treatment is carried out as though mass-produced in a factory, ignoring the fact that each person has different characteristics, the effect may be reduced or the results may not last long.

Not only that, but the risk of side effects may increase, so caution is needed.

typical side effects of thread lifting include dimpling, where the treatment area becomes indented; thread visibility, where the blue-colored thread shows through; and the phenomenon of the cheekbones appearing larger.

The phenomenon of larger cheekbones

In particular, the phenomenon of larger cheekbones occurs because the procedure is performed without considering the length of the thread.

To directly lift sagging tissue, cog threads with protrusions are used.

These protrusions are hooked onto the skin tissue to perform direct lifting.

However, although it varies somewhat by product, the protrusions are generally located at the 7–8 cm point.

To pull up deep cheek fat, which is developed mainly around the lower face, the thread is inserted right next to the cheekbone to lift the sagging cheek tissue.

At this point, force becomes concentrated on the cheekbone area, making the cheekbones appear especially prominent.

To prevent this, methods such as using a slightly longer thread to distribute the force or pulling once more are needed.

To address this, Re:Bon Plastic Surgery produces and uses a longer ‘Re:Bon Thread’ than existing threads.

This thread is designed with stronger tension and greater length so that it does not stop at the cheekbone but can be pulled up to above the hairline.

The Re:Bon Thread is made only with ingredients approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, and suitability tests are always performed before treatment, so you do not need to worry too much about safety.

Thread lifting is a procedure in which the practitioner’s know-how and skill are more important than anything else.

That is because the results can vary greatly depending on the direction of pulling and how much force is applied.

Even a difference of 1 mm or 1 degree can change the outcome, so special caution is needed.

If you are considering thread lifting, please be sure to make a sufficiently thorough consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has extensive knowledge of facial anatomy and rich experience in lifting procedures before making your decision.

At Re:Bon Plastic Surgery, the medical staff, composed of board-certified plastic surgeons with more than 20 years of experience, personally consults with you and performs customized 1:1 treatment.

If you are concerned about sagging skin, sagging deep cheek fat, or deepened nasolabial folds, you are welcome to visit Re:Bon Plastic Surgery.

We will guide you carefully and kindly.

Thank you.

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