Looking for a Good Thread Lifting Clinic in Sinsa? Worried the Threads Might Break?

Before thread lifting, many people ask,

“What if the thread breaks?”

or after thread lifting,

“I heard a popping sound. Could the thread have broken?”

and send in inquiries like this.

When thread lifting was first introduced in Korea about 20 years ago, there were a few rare cases of problems such as threads breaking or protruding through the skin.

However, continued advancements since then have improved the material and structure of the threads.

The medical threads used today have an extremely low chance of breaking.

Popping sound after thread lifting

After a thread lifting procedure, some people experience a ‘pop’ or ‘crackle’ sound when opening their mouth wide or yawning.

When they hear this sound, many people worry, “Did the thread break?”

This sound does not mean the thread has actually broken. It is the sound made when the thread is slightly adjusted within the tissue by facial movement and then fixed again.

Right after insertion, the thread naturally settles into the tissue under the skin and becomes fixed in place.

At this time, if there is strong muscle movement, the thread may loosen slightly and then fix again, producing a sound.

In most cases, this phenomenon is temporary and does not significantly affect the function or results of the thread.

However, for about one month after the procedure, it is best to avoid strong facial movements, facial massage, and opening the mouth excessively.

This is because improving stability while the thread is settling and reducing unnecessary stimulation can help maintain long-term lifting results.

Threads used in thread lifting

Of course, thread lifting is a procedure with extensive clinical experience in terms of safety.

However, not everyone gets the same results.

Depending on the material and structure of the thread, the lifting direction, pulling strength, duration of effect, and even the degree of stimulation the skin receives can vary.

The threads commonly used for thread lifting are PDO, PLLA, and PCL.

PDO threads are relatively strong in pulling force and are suitable for providing an immediate lifting effect.

PLLA and PCL threads actively stimulate collagen production, helping improve volume and long-term elasticity.

Their function also changes depending on the surface structure of the thread.

In general, when people think of “thread lifting,” they imagine a procedure that hooks into tissue and pulls it upward.

Threads that work this way have protrusions on the surface that hook into tissue and pull it.

These are called “cog threads.”

“Mono threads,” which do not have cogs, are used less for pulling the skin upward and more for stimulating collagen production to improve the skin’s overall elasticity.

Also, “cone threads,” represented by PLLA threads, are soft and flexible, which can make them more natural when applied to areas with a lot of movement, such as around the mouth.

In this way, the type of thread is selected differently depending on skin thickness, the location of the fat layer, and the direction and depth of wrinkles.

For this reason, we encourage you to receive a thorough consultation from medical staff who have a deep understanding of various thread products and extensive clinical experience with thread lifting before proceeding with the procedure.

What really matters in thread lifting...

When looking into thread lifting, the most important factors are the provider’s skill and anatomical understanding.

Even with the same thread, the results can differ dramatically depending on who uses it and how.

Each person’s facial structure is different, and skin thickness, elasticity, and fat distribution also vary.

If threads are inserted without an accurate diagnosis, the face may become uneven or asymmetrical instead.

Therefore, when planning thread lifting, please be sure to check whether precise design tailored to your facial structure is possible and whether the medical staff have sufficient experience and expertise.

It is not simply a matter of inserting threads and pulling them; the provider must understand the facial aging pattern and anatomical flow and be able to perform the lifting procedure accordingly.

If you are worried before thread lifting that the threads might break, or if you are concerned after the procedure because you hear a popping sound, that is natural.

That is because if thread lifting is performed incorrectly, recovery can be difficult for at least several months.

However, the probability that the threads currently in use will break is extremely low, and the popping sound is also likely to be a temporary tissue response, so there is no need to feel anxious on that basis alone.

That said, if the degree of pulling changes after the popping sound, or if you feel an unusual foreign-body sensation, please be sure to have the treated area checked.

Thank you for reading this long post.

| This post was written for informational purposes in compliance with Article 56, Paragraphs 1 to 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 medical staff who have extensive experience before making a decision. |