A to Z of Thread Lifting, as Explained by a Plastic Surgery Clinic That Does Thread Lifting Well Near Sinsa Station

Hello. This is Re:本 Plastic Surgery, located at Exit 1 of Sinsa Station.

It has already been a long time since Re:本 Plastic Surgery introduced thread lifting procedures.

Since we began performing the procedure when thread lifting was first introduced to Korea in the early 2000s, we have now built up enough skill, experience, and know-how to even develop our own lifting threads.

However, because it involves inserting an external material called a “thread,” and because many people experienced side effects from threads used back when technical skill for thread lifting was still lacking, it seems to be a procedure that people either like or dislike.

But today, technology has improved, and through many procedures, the safety of thread lifting has been sufficiently verified.

Of course, because this is a procedure that depends more on the practitioner’s technique than on the thread itself, the results can vary depending on the skill and know-how of the doctor performing it.

Therefore, choosing the medical team is more important than anything else.

Today, I would like to talk about thread lifting, a procedure that many people are curious about but still find difficult to undergo.

I plan to take some time to answer questions I often heard during consultations, so I think this will be very helpful for those who have been curious about thread lifting.

Q. Is it okay to get thread lifting more than once?

Thread lifting is a lifting procedure in which special medical threads are inserted under the skin and hooked onto the tissue with protrusions (cogs) to pull it upward.

You can feel the lifting effect immediately after the procedure, and as time passes, the threads dissolve while stimulating the surrounding tissue and promoting collagen production.

In the past, non-dissolvable threads were inserted to maintain the lifting effect for a long time.

However, because foreign material remained permanently under the skin and was more likely to cause problems, this method is rarely used now.

Among current products, PDO threads are the most commonly used, and when inserted under the skin, they gradually dissolve.

Therefore, the procedure can be repeated as often as you want.

Not only the procedure method but the threads themselves continue to improve, so methods that minimize pain and swelling keep being developed, making the procedure feel less burdensome.

In general, it is good to have the procedure at intervals of about 6 months to 1 year.

However, getting it too often can place a burden on the skin, so we strongly recommend that you have 충분한 consultation with a specialist before proceeding.

Q. Does it leave scars after the procedure?

To perform thread lifting, the threads are inserted using a thin cannula.

Because of this, small needle marks may remain after the procedure, but they naturally fade with time.

For most patients, these marks are no longer noticeable within a few weeks after the procedure.

However, depending on an individual’s skin condition and the procedure method, there is a possibility that scars may remain, so it is better to receive a thorough diagnosis and consultation in advance before proceeding.

The ‘Rebbon Thread’ developed by Re:本 Plastic Surgery is longer than existing threads, and its insertion point is characterized by being aligned with the hairline.

Because of this, even immediately after the procedure, there is a characteristic that the area where the thread was inserted is hardly visible.

Q. I heard thread lifting makes the cheekbones look bigger?

The reason the cheekbones appear more prominent after thread lifting, making the face look larger, is due to the shape of the lifting threads and the way they are inserted.

When performing a procedure to lift sagging skin, threads with cogs are used.

However, on ordinary threads, the cogs are located about 7 to 8 cm from the product’s end.

Also, because the cogs face one direction, when the skin is pulled, the threads gather toward one side.

In this way, the pulled skin often accumulates in one place.

When targeting the lower part of the face, such as nasolabial folds or jowls, the skin can be pushed toward the cheekbone area, making this area stand out especially noticeably.

To address this, the thread should be made a bit longer so that the force is distributed, or

the skin gathered around the cheekbones should be pulled once more to disperse the force.

However, when there is insufficient experience and research in thread lifting, many practitioners focus only on simply pulling the thread.

Therefore, if you are considering thread lifting, we strongly recommend that you consult with a medical professional who has spent a long time gaining experience and conducting research in this area before deciding on the procedure.

What are other precautions for thread lifting?

Thread lifting is usually a facial procedure in which a “thread” is inserted under the skin and physically pulled upward.

Therefore, before undergoing the procedure, you must consult with a specialist and fully discuss your skin condition and desired results.

During the consultation process, it is most important to clearly define your expectations and goals,

and after the procedure, you must follow the precautions explained by the clinic in order to achieve the desired results without worrying about side effects.

The most representative precautions are as follows.

First, it is better to avoid strenuous exercise or saunas for at least one week after the procedure.

This is because they can increase blood flow and worsen swelling.

Second, you should be careful not to touch or rub the treated area excessively.

Because irritation from your hands or objects can affect the treated area, caution is necessary.

If pain or discomfort continues after the procedure, please consult a specialist immediately.

Thread lifting is one of the effective ways to restore skin elasticity and improve facial contours.

Because of incorrect information or misconceptions about thread lifting, many people hesitate to undergo the procedure, and conversely, many people suffer harm from indiscriminate procedures.

I think the best approach is to consult with a specialist about the procedure.

If you are considering thread lifting, please keep these points in mind, receive sufficient consultation, and make your decision carefully.

Re:本 Plastic Surgery is doing its utmost to help you make your choice, with a medical team made up of plastic surgery specialists with more than 20 years of experience.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us for a consultation at any time.

Thank you.