I’d Like to Tell You, After Much 고민, About Chin-Contour Thread Lifting

Double chin fat that won’t go away even with dieting is a concern for many people.

Even if you lose weight through exercise and dietary control, the jawline often does not become as defined as expected.

As people age, skin elasticity declines and fat is affected by gravity, which can make a double chin more noticeable and cause the facial line to sag.

These changes are not simply the result of fat accumulation, but of a combination of reduced skin elasticity and sagging of the subcutaneous tissue.

For that reason, there are limits to what ordinary dieting alone can do.

If the sagging chin area does not improve no matter how much weight you lose, you should consider a method that can create change deep within the skin.

There are various methods, but among them, thread lifting can help effectively lift sagging skin and tissue, restoring a more defined facial line.

Causes of sagging chin fat

Many people think sagging chin fat is simply a fat problem.

However, in reality, the biggest cause is changes in skin elasticity and tissue structure.

As people get older and the rate of collagen production decreases, the face loses elasticity.

As a result, the skin tissue droops downward under the influence of gravity.

This causes changes such as a blurred lower face line and the formation of a double chin.

These changes do not improve simply by dieting.

Therefore, a procedure that directly lifts the sagging skin tissue is needed.

How does thread lifting work on sagging chin fat?

Thread lifting is a procedure in which medical threads are inserted under the skin to pull up tissue, and later promote collagen production to help restore skin elasticity.

The key element in thread lifting is the "cog."

Cogs refer to the small barbs on the surface of the thread; once inserted under the skin, the thread uses these barbs to catch onto the skin tissue and lift it.

Because it physically pulls up the skin tissue, sagging skin is clearly lifted,

and over time, it can also help improve elasticity and prevent further sagging.

In addition, the threads inserted under the skin gradually dissolve and disappear while stimulating the surrounding tissue and promoting collagen production.

Thanks to this, the threads do not remain permanently, yet even after they dissolve, a certain level of elasticity can be maintained, allowing the lifting effect to last longer.

Why thread lifting should be performed properly

Thread lifting is a physical lifting procedure that finely adjusts the structure of the face.

Because of that, the results can vary greatly depending on the position where the threads are inserted, the angle, and the direction of the pull.

Even a difference of just 1 mm can completely change the final effect.

Therefore, lifting does not happen simply because threads are inserted; the threads must be placed in the proper location while fully considering their interaction with the tissue inside the skin.

For this reason, when performing thread lifting, the goal should not simply be to remove sagging chin fat.

In addition to the current skin condition, the overall shape of the face, skin elasticity, fat distribution, and muscle usage patterns must all be considered comprehensively.

The face does not become beautiful by improving only one area; a harmonious balance is needed to achieve a natural result.

If thread lifting is performed in a uniform way—simply inserting threads and pulling without accurately analyzing these factors—various side effects can occur.

Representative side effects include facial asymmetry, visible threads, the appearance of enlarged cheekbones, and dimples (indentations in the skin).

Facial asymmetry can occur when one side is pulled too much or when the threads are inserted without balancing both sides.

Visible threads can occur when the skin is thin or when the threads are inserted too superficially; in such cases, the threads may become visible through the skin or even be felt by touch.

Also, if the pulling force of the threads is applied improperly, the cheekbones may appear larger, or a dimple-like indentation may appear in a specific area.

Once these side effects occur, they often do not resolve naturally and may require additional correction, so special care is needed to prevent them from happening in the first place.

Therefore, when considering thread lifting, you should always receive 충분한 consultation from medical staff with extensive experience and knowledge before making a careful decision.

Please keep in mind that proper understanding of facial structure and customized lifting tailored to each person's face shape and skin condition are necessary to achieve satisfactory results.

Thank you for reading.

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