Why You Shouldn’t Decide on Midface Lift Cost Based Only on Price

When the midface begins to sag, the center of the face appears to droop downward, creating a stronger impression of looking older.

In the past, the area around the mouth may have looked lively when you smiled, but now it can seem tired and heavy. If the nasolabial folds deepen or the cheeks below the cheekbones descend, you may even hear that you look older than your actual age.

Thread lifting is a non-surgical way to improve these issues. It helps restore three-dimensional contours and create a naturally youthful impression by lifting sagging skin and fat upward.

Because it has the advantage of being relatively less burdensome and offering a quick recovery, many people consider it first. However, thread lifting is by no means a simple minor aesthetic procedure.

Midface sagging is not caused only by decreased skin elasticity; it is a complex change that occurs as fat, soft tissue, and the ligaments supporting the skin all weaken.

If threads are inserted in a uniform way without checking each person’s current skin condition, the expected results may not be achieved. In addition, the cheeks may become more bulging, or the face may be left with a pulled, artificial feeling, resulting in an awkward and unnatural outcome.

What is the key to a satisfying thread lifting procedure? Our clinic carefully analyzes the patient’s facial structure before performing thread lifting. After closely checking the amount of facial fat, skin thickness, the skeleton, and the direction of facial muscle movement, we first identify where the cause of the sagging lies.

Based on that analysis, we predict which threads to use, in which direction to pull, and how much lifting force is needed to achieve a natural and attractive result.

Because one type of thread cannot solve every problem, the procedure is carried out by combining different threads for each area, such as threads with strong traction and threads that can help supplement volume. We also use longer in-house threads compared with standard pre-made threads to help prevent cheekbone prominence.

Also, no matter how good the thread is, if there is insufficient anatomical understanding, it may not avoid nerves or blood vessels, leading to severe bruising or pain. At our clinic, threads are always inserted through a safe path that takes the positions of nerves and blood vessels into account, and we avoid excessive pulling beyond what is necessary while adjusting the fixation point and lifting force so that facial expressions remain natural.

When deciding on thread lifting, make sure to look closely at this. These days, some people choose a clinic based only on trending thread types or price. Whenever a new thread is introduced, flashy advertising phrases are promoted, and it may be presented as if anyone would look beautiful just by using that thread.

But what really matters in thread lifting is not the thread itself, but where and how it is applied. Even when the same thread is used, the result can vary completely depending on the doctor’s experience and understanding of anatomy.

In the case of procedures that are too inexpensive, the necessary number of threads may not be used sufficiently, or the depth may not be correct, so sagging often returns quickly. Please remember that the thread is only a tool, and the key to thread lifting is a face-tailored design and the skill of the medical staff.

Therefore, when choosing a clinic for thread lifting, it is important to check whether the medical staff are board-certified plastic surgeons and whether, during the consultation, they directly analyze the facial structure and explain the results in an easy-to-understand way.

It is also important whether the clinic has a system in place for recovery and maintenance after the procedure. Rather than a place that emphasizes aggressive promotion or extremely low prices, you should choose a clinic that recommends only the procedures needed after diagnosing each patient, so you can expect a result without regret.

Midface thread lifting is a procedure that helps restore a lively, youthful appearance from before. However, if it is performed indiscriminately without diagnosing the individual’s skin condition, the effect may be reduced.

If you carefully keep in mind the points explained today and receive the procedure after充分 consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has extensive experience and know-how, I believe you can achieve the results you wanted.

I hope you find a plastic surgery clinic that can bring out the charm of your face to the fullest while improving its weaknesses. Thread lifting performed based on analysis at an experienced clinic can be a good choice.

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, be sure to have a thorough consultation with medical staff who have extensive experience before making your decision. |