What Precautions Should You Take for Thread Lifting to Keep a Sharply Refined Line for Longer?

As we age, the natural decline in skin elasticity has a major impact on our appearance.

In particular, changes such as the jawline, nasolabial folds, and jowls

can weaken the face’s contours, and changes such as the jawline, nasolabial folds, and cheek sagging make us look even older.

Among the various non-surgical procedures that can effectively improve sagging skin, one is thread lifting.

Thread lifting is known as a relatively simple procedure in which medical threads are inserted under the skin to physically pull up the skin tissue.

Thanks to this, you can see lifting results relatively quickly after just one procedure.

Because it does not involve surgery, downtime is also relatively short, which is why many people choose it.

What Is Thread Lifting?

Thread lifting is a procedure in which dissolvable medical threads are inserted into the skin to physically lift sagging tissue.

The inserted threads pull on the skin tissue through cogs, providing an immediate lifting effect.

They are also inserted under the skin and gradually dissolve, are absorbed, and disappear.

During this dissolving process, they can also stimulate collagen production and provide long-term improvements in skin elasticity.

They are especially effective on areas such as the nasolabial folds, jawline, and jowls, and have the advantage of allowing various designs tailored to an individual’s facial contours and skin condition.

In general, when performing thread lifting, the most commonly used PDO threads provide fast lifting effects and strong tension, with a maintenance period of about 6 months to 2 years.

On the other hand, PLLA threads, which are more focused on volume enhancement, have a longer maintenance period of 1 to 3 years and are excellent for restoring volume and stimulating collagen production.

Compared with PDO threads, they are sometimes said to provide slightly less tension.

The biggest advantage of thread lifting is that it is a non-surgical procedure.

Because the face is not incised, the recovery period is shorter than with surgery, and even if bruising or swelling occurs after the procedure, it usually subsides within about a week, allowing a quick return to daily life.

(Of course, the time it takes for swelling and bruising to disappear varies from person to person.)

Thread Lifting Precautions

Thread lifting is certainly an effective procedure, but the results vary greatly depending on the provider’s experience and the design.

Inappropriate design or technique can cause side effects, and representative problems include facial asymmetry, uneven skin texture, and visible threads.

In particular, the issue of the face looking broader because fat is concentrated in the cheekbone area can occur when the insertion depth and direction of the threads are designed incorrectly.

To minimize these side effects, it is important to choose a clinic where an experienced medical team performs the procedure.

An experienced medical team closely analyzes the patient’s skin condition and facial contours and carries out the procedure with an appropriate design and technique.

Aftercare is also essential.

While the threads are settling stably under the skin, you should avoid strong massage or excessive facial expressions.

This is because applying strong stimulation after the procedure can cause the threads inserted under the skin to move out of their original position or place unnecessary pressure on the insertion site, leading to unexpected problems.

You should carefully manage your skin by using sunscreen and keeping it moisturized.

Ultraviolet rays accelerate skin aging and interfere with collagen production, which can reduce the effect of thread lifting or irritate the skin.

In particular, because the skin is in a sensitive state after thread lifting, sun protection is even more important.

In addition, dry skin slows recovery and reduces skin elasticity, which can interfere with the threads settling stably.

Therefore, after thread lifting, we especially recommend paying attention to moisturizing care as well.

With thorough care like this, the effects of thread lifting can be maintained for longer.

Of course, the success of thread lifting is even more strongly influenced by the choice of clinic.

Therefore, when choosing a clinic, please make a decision after comprehensively checking the medical team’s experience and skill, the quality of the threads used, and the thoroughness of the consultation process.

If the medical team performs the procedure in the same way without fully understanding each patient’s skin condition, you may end up with unsatisfactory results, or in severe cases, unwanted major problems, so please be especially careful.

Although thread lifting is known as a relatively simple procedure, to get the proper results, you need to choose the right place for the procedure and also take good care of yourself afterward.

Please find a trustworthy clinic, receive a thorough diagnosis of your skin condition and goals, and then proceed.

Thank you for reading.

| This post was written for informational purposes in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 through 15 of the Medical Service Act. All treatments carry a risk of side effects and complications depending on the individual. Before treatment, please be sure to consult thoroughly with an experienced medical professional before making a decision. |