Why Midface Lifting Requires Careful Consideration

The midface is a very important area in determining each person’s appearance.

So when performing procedures on this area, the goal should not simply be to remove wrinkles, but to restore overall harmony of the face and maintain a natural balance.

If you undergo a procedure too carelessly, your impression may change unnaturally, or you may end up with awkward expressions when smiling, so extra caution is needed.

For example, if you carelessly undergo surgery such as a lifting procedure that cuts and pulls the skin, sagging tissue may look lifted at first, but facial movement can become stiff and expressions may look unnatural.

On the other hand, if you only repeat laser lifting, it may not address deep sagging, making it easy to feel dissatisfied and think, “It doesn’t seem to work.”

In the end, what matters is an approach that considers the patient’s facial condition, degree of sagging, skin elasticity, fat, age, and lifestyle habits.

In this process, the experience and expertise of a board-certified plastic surgeon are absolutely necessary.

Rather than simply relying on machines or threads, the plan must be made with an understanding of facial anatomical structure and the movement of facial expression muscles in order to expect safe and natural results.

Three Differences Between the Methods

1. Laser lifting

Laser lifting is a method that stimulates collagen in the dermis, which reduces skin elasticity, to induce regeneration.

It has the advantages of no incision, a short procedure time, and a quick return to daily life.

However, while it is effective for improving the skin’s own elasticity, it has limitations when it comes to lifting tissue that has already stretched and sagged.

In particular, when the midface has sagging cheek tissue and deep nasolabial folds, laser treatment alone makes it difficult to achieve a satisfying improvement.

2. Lifting surgery

Lifting surgery is a surgical method that directly pulls up the skin and muscles through an incision.

In cases of severe sagging, it can produce a definite improvement.

However, it involves a long surgery time, a long recovery period, and the burden of possible scarring.

There is also the risk of facial expressions becoming unnatural if the tissue is pulled too tightly.

3. Thread lifting

Thread lifting is a method that uses medical dissolvable threads to directly lift sagging tissue from within the skin.

It involves almost no incision, leaves little scarring, and allows for quick recovery.

Above all, depending on the direction of the threads and the fixation method, it can effectively improve midface sagging, and with the practitioner’s experience, natural lifting is possible.

In particular, the tripod-shaped thread lifting technique used at our clinic does not simply pull in one direction, but fixes the area evenly from three directions, allowing the midface to be lifted in a stable and natural way.

What is the key to midface thread lifting?

At our clinic, we do not simply insert threads; we create a customized design based on the anatomical structure of the face.

After carefully assessing the patient’s volume status, skin thickness, and fat distribution, we strive to perform the procedure in the most effective way.

In particular, the tripod-style thread lifting technique uses three strands of threads to simultaneously pull and fix the midface upward, sideways, and inward.

This means that not only the skin is pulled, but also the sagging fat and fascia are lifted together, allowing for much more natural results.

Another advantage is that over time, collagen forms around the threads, further improving skin elasticity.

What we value most is naturalness.

If a patient does not look awkward when smiling, speaking, or making everyday expressions, then it can truly be called lifting.

Our goal is not simply to remove wrinkles, but to make the patient look younger and more vibrant while preserving their original impression.

Precautions when choosing a plastic surgery clinic for thread lifting

Thread lifting may seem relatively simple, but in fact it is a very delicate procedure.

The result varies greatly depending on the practitioner’s experience and skill. Therefore, when choosing a plastic surgery clinic, you should be sure to check the following points.

1. Whether a board-certified plastic surgeon performs the procedure

Midface lifting can cause side effects such as nerve damage, asymmetry, or an uneven surface if there is no deep understanding of facial anatomy.

You must choose a clinic where a board-certified plastic surgeon personally performs the procedure.

2. Type of threads and technique

The results differ depending on which threads are used and how they are fixed.

You should look for a clinic that has systematic techniques, such as in-house threads and the tripod method, to achieve stable results.

3. Post-procedure care system

During recovery, bruising, swelling, and temporary tightness may occur, and satisfaction depends on how these are managed.

You should choose a clinic with a well-established aftercare system.

Midface sagging is not just a matter of wrinkles; it is an important factor that changes the overall impression of the face.

That is why you should be careful when choosing a lifting procedure.

Laser lifting is good for improving skin elasticity, but it has limitations in improving sagging, while lifting surgery is effective but burdensome.

In between these, thread lifting has established itself as a method that can provide effective yet natural changes without the burden of incisions.

At our clinic, we have long studied how to improve midface sagging in a stable and harmonious way.

What matters is not simply inserting threads and lifting, but restoring natural youthfulness through experience and detailed customized design.

If you have concerns, please visit us for a consultation.

| This post was written for informational purposes in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 through 15 of the Medical Service Act. All treatments carry the risk of side effects and complications depending on the individual. Before treatment, be sure to have a 충분한 consultation with experienced medical staff and make your decision after that. |