What Is the Difference Between Thread Lifting and Mini Lifting? If You’re Curious About Facial Lifting

Hello, this is BalanceLab Plastic Surgery, which focuses on slow aging.

As we age, aging naturally appears and our appearance changes.

However, it is not easy to simply accept that.

That is why many people manage aging through various lifting methods such as thread lifting and mini lifting.

Since many people are curious about thread lifting and mini lifting, today we would like to talk about thread lifting and mini lifting.

First, thread lifting is a procedure that inserts lifting threads into the skin to pull up sagging skin and induces collagen production through dissolvable threads.

The effect appears immediately, and because there is no incision, stitch removal is not necessary. Depending on the type of thread used, it later changes into collagen, which helps maintain skin elasticity, so many people prefer this procedure.

However, because it is a procedure that fixes only the skin layer, the effect may be relatively mild, and its durability may be limited.

Mini lifting is a lifting surgery that is a good choice when the incision and dissection range of a facelift feel too burdensome, but you want a greater effect and longer-lasting results than thread lifting.

Usually, a smaller incision is made inside the scalp in a less visible area than a facelift, and a relatively small area is dissected to pull up the SMAS layer.

Compared with thread lifting, because it can pull up the SMAS layer, the effect may be relatively better, but because there is an incision and dissection, stitch removal and the recovery process may feel burdensome.

Because the lifting methods are different, there may also be differences in recovery time.

Although it can vary from person to person, generally the recovery time after thread lifting may be shorter.

This is because thread lifting is a non-incisional lifting procedure with no incision and no SMAS dissection.

However, this is something that can vary from person to person, so recovery time may differ depending on the individual.

Many people also ask about swelling after thread lifting.

In general, swelling is also likely to be less noticeable compared with incision-based lifting.

However, because each person’s skin type and recovery ability are different, this too can vary from person to person, so it is best to be aware of this before undergoing the procedure.

Because different lifting methods show differences in recovery time and results, you may wonder which lifting procedure to choose.

At BalanceLab Plastic Surgery near Sinsa Station, there is a procedure called fascia thread lifting, which can be said to combine the advantages of thread lifting and mini lifting.

Fascia thread lifting is a type of thread lifting in which the threads are inserted into and fixed in the SMAS layer, and it is a procedure that can lift the SMAS layer without incision or dissection.

Thanks to this, it may be superior to regular thread lifting in terms of effect and durability, and because there is no incision or dissection, the burden may be smaller.

However, because fascia thread lifting is still thread lifting that pulls up the SMAS layer, its recovery period may be longer than that of regular thread lifting, and you may feel that the swelling is relatively greater.

Recovery time and swelling can vary individually, so they may be less noticeable or relatively more pronounced, so there is no need to worry too much. If you are very concerned, it may also help to contact the hospital right away and check your condition.

1. For those who want thread lifting but are worried because the maintenance period is short
2. For those who feel burdened by the incision and dissection process of mini lifting
3. For those who want to maintain skin elasticity through collagen production
4. For those who want customized lifting procedures for each area

When doing thread lifting, lifting threads are inserted, so the type of thread used is also important.

This is because the results can vary depending on thread length, the number of cogs, and the ingredients.

At BalanceLab, you can receive thread lifting using Rafoel threads, whose main ingredient is PCL.

PCL is an ingredient that lasts for about 2 years or more, and compared with other ingredients that last about 6 months to 1 year, you can expect longer-lasting results.

Rafoel is a lifting thread developed over a long period of research, with direct involvement in development by BalanceLab’s dedicated lifting physician, Director Im Su-seong, and it was designed based on AI big data. By increasing the number of cogs per centimeter, it is a thread with improved density, tensile strength, and fixation power.

Because it is a long thread of about 41 cm, it has about 4 to 5 times the fixation power of a regular short thread, so you can expect more satisfying results and durability.

Whatever procedure or surgery you receive, what matters most is checking the design for your individual face and the medical staff’s meticulousness, experience, and skill before proceeding.

At BalanceLab Plastic Surgery, a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive lifting experience serves as the dedicated lifting physician, carefully examines each person’s face, and designs the procedure to match each individual’s needs.

In addition, a board-certified plastic surgeon and an internal medicine specialist work together in a 2:1 collaborative system, making personalized care possible, including customized IV therapy and IV therapy that may be effective for anti-aging.

If you need customized lifting care that suits the beauty you want and your physical condition, BalanceLab Plastic Surgery is here for you.

Discover your own healthy beauty at BalanceLab.