Shinsa Station Thread Lifting: If You Want a Smooth Line Without Enlarged Cheekbones

As people age, many choose thread lifting to improve sagging facial lines and make the jawline look more defined, creating a smaller and slimmer overall face.

In fact, many people feel that their facial lines are tidier right after the procedure and that their impression has changed.

But if you receive the procedure hoping to smooth out the facial line, only to end up looking like your face has become bigger, what could be more disappointing than that?

Complaints such as

'Cheekbones look more prominent,'

'Face looks wider'

are not widely known, but they are among the side effects that can commonly appear after thread lifting.

Because the cheekbone area is close to the central axis of the face, even a small amount of added volume can make it stand out.

Thread lifting is a delicate procedure that must be designed by comprehensively analyzing the overall facial proportions and structure.

If it is not analyzed and designed according to the individual patient, these problems can occur.

Why cheekbone prominence occurs

As people age, not only does the skin sag, but a deep fat layer called the buccal fat pad gradually moves downward, reducing the volume in the central part of the face.

In this process, the nasolabial folds deepen and the cheek volume around the mouth sags, changing the overall contour of the face.

In particular, as the volume in the center decreases, the cheekbones appear relatively more protruded.

When performing thread lifting in this situation, if the threads are pulled in the wrong direction or the fixation points are set improperly, the pulled tissue can be drawn toward the cheekbone area.

As a result, the cheekbones become more pronounced and the face looks bigger.

Even if the pulling direction is correct, if too much force is concentrated on a single thread, the face can look broad.

When the pulled tissue gathers in one direction and the area beside the cheekbones swells, the face appears wider.

To prevent cheekbone prominence or a broad-looking face, the procedure must be performed so that the tissue does not become excessively concentrated in one place.

By distributing the force into a V shape or across three strands, and by placing the insertion points toward the hairline rather than the cheekbone area, the pulling force can be spread out more effectively.

What matters most is carefully diagnosing the face and planning the procedure so that pressure is not concentrated in a specific area.

Procedures performed uniformly while ignoring these basic points are bound to come with side effects.

It must be analyzed precisely according to each person's facial structure.

Each person has a different facial bone structure, skin thickness, and fat distribution.

Therefore, using the same method for everyone inevitably leads to different results.

The cheekbone area, in particular, requires special caution because it is one of the most protruding parts of the facial bones.

Even a slight increase in volume can immediately make the face look wider.

When inserting the threads, the proportions from the forehead to the cheekbones and from the cheekbones to the jawline must all be considered.

In particular, if the balance between the cheekbones and the jawline is disrupted, unnatural results such as a face that looks wider or shorter can appear.

Skin thickness and fat-layer distribution are also important variables.

If the skin is thin, the threads may show through or look uneven, and if the fat layer is thick, it can be difficult to secure enough fixation.

If these individual differences are not accurately identified and the procedure is performed uniformly, unpredictable results will occur.

It is like making clothes in only one size without measuring body type.

Please make sure to check this before the procedure.

Therefore, before undergoing thread lifting, you must check the medical team’s experience and expertise.

Thread lifting may look simple, but it is a procedure that requires anatomical knowledge and skilled technique.

The depth, direction, and fixation points of the threads must all be adjusted according to the internal facial structure.

If the procedure is performed without understanding this, it can cause additional problems such as the threads becoming visible through the skin surface or asymmetry due to thread movement.

Rather than simply looking at where the sagging is and focusing on lifting it, you should find a clinic that sufficiently considers what changes may occur in the face depending on the lifting direction and designs the procedure accordingly.

In addition, after thread lifting, the skin needs several weeks to react to the threads and settle into place.

During this time, there should be a system in place where the medical team can sufficiently explain and respond to swelling, pulling sensations, and discomfort that may arise.

As such, thread lifting may seem like a simple procedure, but only by closely analyzing the facial structure and designing it precisely can you expect natural and satisfying results.

Unexpected changes such as cheekbone prominence or a broader-looking face usually occur when the procedure is performed uniformly without sufficiently considering the anatomical characteristics of the face.

Therefore, if you are considering thread lifting, do not focus only on the type, number, or price of the threads.

Please carefully check how the face is diagnosed, how the design is planned, and how aftercare is handled.

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. Please be sure to have sufficient consultation with medical staff with extensive experience before deciding on treatment. | ​