Facelift Price and Cost: How Is It Different from Thread Lifting?

Many people seek a facelift to improve sagging skin and fine lines.

Some people make an appointment for a consultation thinking, “The sagging is so severe... isn’t surgery the only answer at this point?”

But once they actually hear about surgery, they often hesitate because of the long recovery period and concerns about scarring.

At this point, there is an option many people overlook: thread lifting.

Thread lifting is also a method that can deliver lifting effects comparable to a facelift when the cause of skin sagging is understood and the procedure is performed as a personalized treatment.

Before choosing surgery, carefully consider whether you truly need a major operation or whether thread lifting alone is enough.

The real reason people consider a facelift As we age, the face sags not simply because the skin becomes looser.

The fat layer and fascia layer beneath the skin that support the face also lose elasticity.

They gradually move downward under the influence of gravity, which leads to sagging along the jawline and facial contours, as well as the formation of wrinkles.

A facelift works by separating the sagging skin and fascia, pulling them upward, and fixing them in place, with the advantage of producing significant change in a single procedure.

However, it also means having to accept post-procedure swelling and bruising, a recovery period, scar management, and the burden of anesthesia.

Time is needed before returning to daily life, and there is also a considerable psychological burden associated with surgery itself.

In particular, for people in their 30s to early 50s, whose aging is not yet severe, many think, “It’s not bad enough to need surgery, but I do want definite lifting.”

For these people, thread lifting can be recommended.

Thread lifting is a “lifting strategy that can substitute for surgery” Thread lifting is a procedure that injects medical threads into the skin to lift sagging tissue while also promoting collagen regeneration to improve skin elasticity.

Recently, with the wider variety of thread types and more refined techniques, it has become possible to expect satisfying anti-aging effects without surgery.

At our clinic, after analyzing the direction of facial sagging, the movement of the fascia layer, and fat distribution, we establish a personalized treatment plan.

It is not simply about placing many threads; they must be placed only where needed and in the needed number to achieve a natural and long-lasting result.

Thread lifting designed in this way can effectively improve the main areas that lead people to consider a facelift, such as nasolabial folds, the jawline, sagging cheeks, and descended buccal fat.

In addition, because thread lifting does not require incisions, there is less concern about scarring and recovery back to daily life is faster.

An important point is that thread lifting is not a “light” procedure. If it is performed without understanding facial anatomy, the result may be unnatural, the duration of effect may be short, or the left-right balance may be uneven.

Therefore, the experience of the medical team, the choice of threads, and control of the depth all determine the outcome. Based on extensive case experience, our clinic performs customized thread lifting that fits each individual’s facial conditions.

Another point many people are curious about is how long the results last.

In thread lifting, the inserted threads provide physical support for a certain period, and then collagen regeneration is promoted as the threads dissolve.

It is not simply a procedure that lifts the skin and ends there; over time, it can also bring about combined skin-improvement effects.

Although it varies from person to person, a satisfactory duration of effect can be expected depending on care and skin condition.

A facelift is certainly a powerful lifting method.

However, not every type of sagging needs to lead directly to surgery.

The right choice should be made by comprehensively considering your stage of aging, skin condition, available recovery time, and the degree of change you hope to achieve.

Thread lifting can be the most realistic solution between surgery and non-surgical treatment, and if performed at the right time and in a way that suits you, it can provide enough results to delay or replace a facelift.

If changes in the mirror are starting to bother you, rather than deciding on a major operation right away, first check whether thread lifting is the right method for you.

Before a small concern becomes greater sagging, I hope you can experience a natural and firm change through a wise choice.

Thank you.

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