If You’re Worried About Swelling and Recovery Time After Midface Lift Surgery

When the midface begins to sag, the face can look tired or older, which leads many people to worry about it. Shadows under the cheekbones, sagging cheeks, and nasolabial folds can all make a person look older.

At first, most people think of surgical options such as a midface lift. But in actual consultations, many people are not at a level of sagging severe enough to require surgery.

In these cases, thread lifting is often a much more suitable choice, as it can improve the area naturally without incisions or the burden of recovery.

In particular, people who are afraid of surgery or need to return to daily life quickly often find thread lifting leads to more satisfying results.

The reason we recommend thread lifting at our clinic is not simply because it is convenient, but because when each person receives a thoroughly customized procedure, satisfying results can often be expected without having to undergo surgery.

Why We Recommend Thread Lifting Before Surgery for Midface Sagging The midface contains many interconnected structures, including skin, fat, and muscle, so when sagging begins, it can show up in various ways. However, that does not mean everyone needs a lift surgery.

In many cases, thread lifting alone can provide sufficient improvement. Because the degree of sagging is often not as severe as people think, it is reasonable at this stage to expect natural improvement through thread lifting rather than considering surgery.

The midface is also an area with frequent facial movement, so the burden of recovery time after surgery can be greater than expected. Since thread lifting is performed without incisions, it allows a faster return to daily life and can reduce this burden.

In addition, thread lifting can partially lift only the sagging areas while maintaining the original facial structure, helping create a result that is not artificial but natural.

Above all, because the causes of midface sagging vary greatly and the patterns differ from person to person, thread lifting can often be more effective than surgery because it allows a more detailed approach.

At our clinic, we first introduce thread lifting to people concerned about midface sagging, and when sufficient results are expected, we explain the advantage of not having to choose surgery unnecessarily.

How Thread Lifting Is Performed Thread lifting is a procedure that requires anatomical analysis and experience in order to produce stable results. In particular, the midface can change facial expressions and contours significantly even with small differences, so it is important for an experienced medical team to perform the procedure.

During the consultation stage, we first carefully assess the sagging of the deep cheek area, loss of volume, depth of the nasolabial folds, and skin thickness and elasticity. We identify where the sagging originates and then design the direction and strength of the lift so that it looks natural.

Midface sagging appears very differently from person to person. For that reason, the number of threads, the direction of the threads, the structures that need to be pulled, and the layer in which the threads are inserted must all be set differently for each person in order to achieve a natural and balanced result.

If this process is not done properly, results can easily look unnatural, such as one side appearing more pulled than the other or the cheeks looking bunched up, so customized design is an essential step.

We also perform thread lifting using our own custom-made threads, which are longer and have stronger traction than ready-made threads. Because the midface covers a wider area than other regions, the length and strength of the threads are very important.

Ready-made threads often cannot provide enough lifting force, but our custom-made threads are long and made with dense barbs, allowing a wider area to be lifted at once and providing long-lasting support.

Thanks to these characteristics, the threads are especially effective in midface lifting, helping create a natural line while also providing a securely fixed result.

Why You Should Not Choose Based Only on the Price of Thread Lifting Recently, because thread lifting can be easily received almost anywhere, it is often seen as a simple procedure that anyone can perform with similar results.

However, when it comes to midface thread lifting, you may regret deciding based only on price.

The key to thread lifting is that the threads must be inserted into the correct layer. Otherwise, it may look well lifted at first but sag again quickly, or on the contrary, it may be pulled too tightly and make facial expressions look awkward.

In particular, the midface contains blood vessels and nerves, so the procedure requires even more caution. You should be aware that without a strong understanding of anatomy and sufficient experience, it is difficult to achieve the desired effect.

The direction of the threads and the strength of the lift must also be set differently for each person. Even with the same sagging, some people need the threads to hold firmly in a deeper layer, while for others a method that lifts a broader area in a more superficial layer is more suitable.

If these differences are ignored and the procedure is done in a uniform way, the cheekbones may look puffy or the cheek fat may bunch up, making the face look unbalanced.

The midface is a very common area for asymmetry, so if threads are inserted without precise design, asymmetry may become even more noticeable after the procedure. That is why consultation and design take longer, and the angle and position of the threads must be adjusted very carefully.

Only when this process is done properly can the result look both natural and firm.

Lastly, thread selection also has a major impact on the result. Short threads or threads with weak strength may only be effective at first and loosen quickly, but threads with strong traction and dense barbs, such as our custom-made threads, can support the midface stably for a long time.

In other words, the maintenance period and lifting force can vary greatly depending on which threads are used.

Midface sagging is a change that almost everyone experiences with age, but that does not mean everyone must undergo a lift surgery. As thread lifting techniques have advanced, it is now possible to expect sufficiently natural improvement without incisions.

Especially at an early stage when sagging is not yet severe, thread lifting is a more reasonable option than surgery and places less burden on recovery, so it has little impact on daily life.

At our clinic, based on extensive procedure experience, we apply customized designs for each person to correct midface sagging more precisely. In addition, we use our own custom-made threads, which are longer and have stronger traction than ready-made threads, to enhance durability, while aiming for safe and natural results.

We recommend first receiving a consultation to see whether thread lifting is appropriate. If you contact us, we will help you with a one-on-one consultation. Thank you.

| This post was written for informational purposes in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 through Paragraph 15 of the Medical Services Act. All treatments carry the risk of side effects and complications depending on the individual. Before treatment, be sure to have a thorough consultation with a medical professional with extensive experience before making your decision. |