What Should You Look For When Choosing a Plastic Surgery Clinic for Thread Lifting at Apgujeong Station?

As you age, skin elasticity decreases, and the cheeks and jawline start to sag.

Every time you look in the mirror, you notice the nasolabial folds deepening, the area below the cheekbones becoming hollow, and the jawline becoming less defined.

At times like these, many people consider thread lifting.

However, there are also people who say that even after getting thread lifting, “it is not as noticeable as I expected” or “it went back to how it was before pretty quickly.”

Why is that? The biggest reason is that the procedure is performed the same way for everyone without personalized consultation and planning.

Thread lifting is not simply a procedure that involves inserting threads under the skin and pulling.

It requires consideration of skin thickness, fat, the direction of sagging, muscle movement, and the pattern of aging.

For example, if a thick, strong thread is used on someone with thin skin, it can become uneven, and if a thread with weak tension is used on someone with a lot of fat, it can sag again quickly.

Also, if the necessary number of threads is not inserted, or if the pulling angle differs from the direction of sagging, the effect is reduced by half.

If older threads are used, the tension is diminished, so satisfaction cannot be high from the start.

In the end, a procedure done “the same way for everyone” cannot be expected to provide firm lifting that lasts a long time.

Satisfaction with thread lifting is determined by how well it is designed for you.

How should thread lifting be performed to achieve a high level of satisfaction? Our clinic views thread lifting not as a single standardized procedure, but as a personalized treatment.

In particular, for midface thread lifting, we apply our own three-step approach.

In the first step, we restore volume to hollow areas while performing basic lifting.

The key is not just pulling, but reviving the collapsed facial structure to create a natural facial contour.

In the second step, we make fine adjustments.

We add threads to subtly sagging areas such as the nasolabial folds and under the cheekbones to achieve balance.

At this point, we design the insertion direction and depth of the threads differently for each patient to complete overall harmony.

In the final step, we firmly secure the lifted area so it can be maintained for a long time.

Here, the tripod-structure threads we use play an important role.

Because they provide three-dimensional support from three directions, they last much longer than conventional methods that secure only one direction, and they blend naturally with facial expressions.

And above all, the threads we use are made in-house.

Because they maintain better tension than off-the-shelf threads, you can expect more satisfying results.

What is the difference between a facelift, laser lifting, and thread lifting? Many people confuse thread lifting with facelift surgery and laser lifting.

A facelift is a surgery that directly pulls up sagging tissue through an incision. The effect is large and long-lasting, but the recovery period is long and there is a burden of scarring.

Laser lifting promotes collagen regeneration within the skin to improve elasticity.

Recovery is quick, but there are limits when skin sagging is severe.

Thread lifting is a method of directly lifting the skin with special threads without an incision.

Recovery is relatively faster than surgery, and if combined with laser treatment as needed, the effect lasts longer.

In other words, thread lifting can be seen as a procedure positioned between the strong lifting power of a facelift and the skin-regenerating effect of laser treatment.

What should you pay close attention to in a plastic surgery clinic for thread lifting? Thread lifting depends not only on materials and technique, but also on the clinic’s approach.

When choosing a plastic surgery clinic, be sure to check the following three things.

First, whether there is sufficient precise diagnosis and consultation

Before the procedure, make sure the clinic takes enough time to analyze facial structure, skin condition, and patterns of aging.

It is better to avoid places where consultations are short and only the number of threads is suggested.

Second, whether they have a variety of threads and know-how

Compared with a clinic that uses only one type of thread, a place that can select customized threads for each area tends to have better results and higher satisfaction.

Third, whether there is a post-care system

Post-procedure care is important for thread lifting. Check whether the clinic supports swelling and bruising management during recovery and provides care to help maintain the effect.

Thread lifting is not a procedure that works with technique alone.

Only when your face is understood in three dimensions, the necessary amount is used, the direction is appropriate, and the right threads are selected can good results be achieved.

At our clinic, we create longer-lasting, natural-looking changes through personalized planning, area-specific threads, and thread lifting with a tripod structure.

If you want a face that looks younger than your age, a natural yet defined line, and elasticity that lasts, please choose a clinic that takes responsibility from consultation through the procedure and aftercare.

Thank you.

| This post was written for informational purposes in compliance with Article 56, Paragraphs 1–15 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 make a sufficient consultation with a medical professional with extensive experience before making a decision. |