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Why Face Wrinkle Lifting, Especially Thread Lifting, Is Recommended

리본성형외과 · 리본성형외과 · June 24, 2025

The main causes of facial wrinkles are a decrease in collagen and elastin, and sagging skin caused by gravity. These changes begin in the late 20s and become more noticeable in the...

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Clinic: 리본성형외과

Original post date: June 24, 2025

Translated at: April 25, 2026 at 6:23 AM

Medical note: This translation does not guarantee medical accuracy or suitability for treatment decisions.

The main causes of facial wrinkles are a decrease in collagen and elastin, and sagging skin caused by gravity.

These changes begin in the late 20s and become more noticeable in the 30s.

In particular, nasolabial folds are the lines that run from both sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth. They become more prominent when you smile and are one of the main reasons a face looks older.

Marionette lines are also wrinkles that run downward from the corners of the mouth.

They are named because they make the face look like a Western marionette puppet.

Once these wrinkles settle in, they are difficult to improve with ordinary care alone.

That is why many people become interested in and look into thread lifting, which physically pulls the skin tissue upward.

However, if you undergo the procedure without proper information and only with the limited idea that thread lifting is good for deep wrinkles and helps refine the facial contour, you may not get the results you expected and may sometimes suffer from side effects.

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Thread lifting

Why is it effective for deep wrinkles?

Thread lifting works by precisely inserting specially manufactured medical threads into the skin to lift sagging skin and tissue, while also promoting collagen production over a long period of time.

It shows results through two principles: physical support and biological regeneration.

First, the medical threads physically lift and support sagging tissue.

It is like creating a new support structure for the skin, similar to the steel frame of a building.

The threads inserted under the skin then gradually dissolve and disappear.

During this process, they stimulate the surrounding tissue, activate fibroblasts, and encourage the production of new collagen and elastin.

In other words, a lifting effect appears relatively immediately after the procedure, and from about 2 to 3 weeks later, collagen production becomes active, allowing for a naturally firmer result.

Above all, one special advantage of thread lifting is that it can improve wrinkles without significantly interfering with natural facial expressions.

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Face wrinkle lifting

Be sure to check this.

To achieve good results through thread lifting, you must confirm that the practitioner has abundant clinical experience and a high level of understanding of the procedure.

Although thread lifting may seem simple, in reality it is a highly technical procedure that can deliver the best results only when precise knowledge of facial anatomy is combined with extensive procedural experience.

The human face is a delicate structure in which complex layers of muscles, nerves, and blood vessels are densely intertwined.

If an inexperienced practitioner performs the procedure incorrectly, it may be difficult to achieve the desired results, so caution is needed.

Before the procedure, you should also check whether the clinic carefully diagnoses your face and provides 1:1 customized treatment.

Each person's face is different, and there are large individual differences in wrinkle patterns, skin thickness, and elasticity.

Therefore, if the procedure is performed uniformly as if there were a single formula, the results will inevitably vary.

Rather than a standardized procedure, individualized planning is necessary to achieve natural yet definite improvement.

Lastly, you should check whether the clinic provides detailed guidance on post-procedure care and precautions.

Post-procedure management is also important for thread lifting.

To ensure that the threads settle properly inside the skin and that collagen production becomes active, care during the initial 2 to 3 weeks is very important.

In particular, during this period, excessive facial massage or going to a hot sauna may cause the threads to move from their intended position. On the other hand, proper cold compresses and swelling management can lead to faster recovery and better results.

Since recovery speed varies from person to person, it is better to undergo the procedure at a place that has a system for regular follow-up so that any potential issues can be addressed quickly.

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The biggest advantage of thread lifting is that it provides a relatively immediate lifting effect while also delivering continuous improvement.

However, to achieve truly satisfying results, the procedure must be performed by skilled medical staff at an appropriate medical institution.

For thread lifting as well as any other procedure, please make sure to receive a careful diagnosis, enough consultation, and then choose and decide accordingly.

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 the risk of side effects and complications depending on the individual. Before treatment, please be sure to have 충분히 consult with experienced medical professionals before making a decision. |

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