How Can Jawline Thread Lifting Make Your Contours More Defined?

Jawline fat is not easily reduced, even with dieting.

Even if you exercise hard and control your diet, sagging facial fat can make your face look larger or duller compared to your body shape.

As you age, sagging jawline fat becomes more noticeable as the skin’s elasticity decreases and the fat and other skin tissues are affected by gravity and begin to sag.

In other words, it is not simply caused by weight gain or excess body fat; it is the result of multiple factors working together.

Simply losing weight through dieting will not tidy up sagging jawline fat.

In particular, even if body fat decreases, the already sagging skin on the face often does not naturally return to its original position.

As a result, the face may look more sunken or less firm.

Therefore, rather than pursuing an extreme diet to restore facial contours, a procedure that first strengthens the structure beneath the skin is needed.

Among these, thread lifting can physically pull up sagging skin tissue, allowing for a more direct lifting effect.

Over time, the inserted threads dissolve and disappear beneath the skin, stimulating the surrounding tissue to promote collagen and elastin production, helping maintain a sharper jawline for longer.

Jawline thread lifting?

Thread lifting is a procedure in which special medical threads are inserted into the skin to pull sagging fat and tissue upward.

Because it is a non-surgical method that tightens the skin by inserting threads without surgical incisions, the recovery burden is relatively low, and returning to daily life is generally faster.

PDO cog threads are commonly used.

The tiny protrusions (cogs) on the surface of cog threads firmly grasp and secure the tissue beneath the skin.

This helps pull up sagging skin tissue and restore its original contour.

In addition, the inserted threads beneath the skin gradually break down and disappear.

During this process, they also help promote collagen production, so skin elasticity improves over time after the procedure.

Types of threads used for jawline thread lifting

All threads used in thread lifting are inserted under the skin and help lift sagging tissue, but depending on their ingredients and shape, there are some differences in how they work and how long they last.

The threads mainly used for jawline lifting are 'absorbable' threads that gradually dissolve and disappear over time.

Typical examples include PDO, PLLA, and PCL.

First, PDO threads are the most commonly used threads and are a safe material that has long been used as suture thread in medical settings.

After insertion, they are gradually absorbed by the body over six months, helping improve skin elasticity by inducing collagen production in the surrounding tissue.

Because they hold tissue well while providing a relatively firm lifting force, they are often used in areas that require a defined contour, such as the jawline.

PLLA threads are absorbed more slowly than PDO threads and tend to work within the skin for a longer period.

They generally remain in the body for more than 12 months, stimulating continuous collagen production during that time.

Rather than lifting alone, they are stronger at improving overall skin elasticity and complementing volume in sunken areas, so they are used in various ways depending on the purpose.

Lastly, PCL threads are the longest-lasting of the three.

They remain in the body for more than about 18 months and create a sturdy support structure in the skin.

However, because the threads are flexible and soft, they work more by gradually improving elasticity over time rather than by pulling strongly and immediately.

As such, the threads used in thread lifting each have different characteristics, and there is a wide variety of lifting thread products depending on factors such as how much of the ingredient is contained and the shape of the cogs.

Therefore, if you are considering jawline thread lifting, the procedure should be performed only after a comprehensive diagnosis and judgment of the patient’s skin thickness, elasticity, the desired strength of effect, and the duration of that effect.

How can you maintain a more defined contour for longer?

Thread lifting is a procedure that encourages skin tissue elasticity over time after treatment.

Therefore, habits and care after the procedure also have a major impact on maintaining the results.

First, for about 2 to 3 days after the procedure, it is best to avoid excessive facial expressions, strong massage, or bending your head down too much so the threads can settle properly.

Sleeping posture can also have an effect, so if possible, it is best to maintain a face-up sleeping position for about one week.

Alcohol and smoking can also have an impact.

In particular, smoking interferes with skin regeneration and inhibits collagen production, so we recommend avoiding it for at least two weeks after the procedure.

In addition, sudden weight changes affect both facial fat and skin elasticity.

Therefore, if you are dieting, we ask that you maintain your body shape slowly rather than trying to lose weight too aggressively in a short period.

If you undergo adjunct procedures or radiofrequency or ultrasound lifting to further enhance skin elasticity after the procedure, the effects can be maintained for a longer period, so please keep that in mind.

Jawline fat is not easily lost through dieting alone.

Also, once the skin has sagged, it does not naturally return to its original position just because the fat is reduced.

Thread lifting physically pulls up sagging skin caused by various reasons without the help of surgery, which is why many people seek this procedure.

However, because it directly changes the face, it must be performed more delicately to achieve the desired result without side effects.

For this reason, we strongly recommend finding a board-certified plastic surgeon who has a deep understanding of facial anatomy and extensive experience with this procedure.

Also, before deciding on the procedure, please receive a thorough diagnosis and sufficient consultation before proceeding.

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 make a decision only after sufficient consultation with experienced medical staff. |