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Gangnam Station Mint Thread Lifting: Managing a Sagging Facial Line

MI-K Clinic · 미케이의원 · December 15, 2025

Mint thread lifting is a procedure that uses dissolvable threads with special barbs to physically lift sagging skin tissue. By strongly supporting and fixing sagging skin and soft...

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Clinic: MI-K Clinic

Original post date: December 15, 2025

Translated at: May 1, 2026 at 11:05 AM

Medical note: This translation does not guarantee medical accuracy or suitability for treatment decisions.

Gangnam Station Mint Thread Lifting: Managing a Sagging Facial Line image 1

Mint thread lifting is a procedure that uses dissolvable threads with special barbs

to physically lift sagging skin tissue.

By strongly supporting and fixing sagging skin and soft tissue

affected by gravity,

you can expect an immediate lifting effect.

The threads are gradually broken down in the body over time, but they help stimulate collagen production in the surrounding tissue where they are inserted, helping elasticity last longer.

Because it is a non-invasive procedure, it can be a good alternative for those who feel 부담 about surgery. In this way, the Gangnam Station Mint Thread Lifting procedure can help manage a sagging facial contour and create a sharper impression.

Three-Dimensional Barb Design Gangnam Station Mint Thread Lifting: Managing a Sagging Facial Line image 2

The distinguishing feature of Mint Thread Lifting lies in the design of the barbs on the thread. These barbs are made with a more refined and three-dimensional shape than ordinary threads, and are known to provide excellent gripping power and fixation for sagging skin tissue.

Only when the thread is firmly anchored in the tissue can the lifting effect be realized, and the thread also plays a role in stimulating the surrounding tissue to induce collagen production. This combination of physical support and biological stimulation can help maintain the changes after the procedure for a longer time.

The Gangnam Station Mint Thread Lifting procedure seeks a stronger lift by leveraging the power of this thread design.

Focused Care for the Jawline and Cheek Sagging Gangnam Station Mint Thread Lifting: Managing a Sagging Facial Line image 3

Mint Thread Lifting requires a customized procedure strategy that adjusts the number of threads and the insertion direction according to the treatment area and the degree of sagging. It is especially used intensively for the jawline and cheek sagging, which are easily affected by gravity and tend to collapse. When inserting the threads, the sagging tissue is pulled up and fixed in the opposite direction, allowing for the repositioning of skin that has shifted downward.

In this process, a rough jawline can be smoothed out and the face may appear slimmer overall.

Before the procedure, it is important to determine the individual's facial structure and the cause of sagging through sufficient consultation with the medical staff, and to make a careful decision. The Gangnam Station Mint Thread Lifting procedure aims for natural contour improvement through personalized design.

Reduced Burden on Recovery Gangnam Station Mint Thread Lifting: Managing a Sagging Facial Line image 4

Compared with surgical methods, thread lifting has the advantage of a relatively short procedure time and less burden from the recovery period. Mint Thread Lifting also does not involve skin incisions, as the threads are inserted through a special needle, minimizing the wounds created after the procedure.

Some swelling or bruising may occur immediately after the procedure, but in most cases it naturally fades over time. Therefore, there is little disruption to returning to daily life within a few days after the procedure, making it suitable for busy people.

Thanks to this convenience, the Gangnam Station Mint Thread Lifting procedure is accessible for periodic lifting care.

Care for Maintaining Changes Gangnam Station Mint Thread Lifting: Managing a Sagging Facial Line image 5

The results of Mint Thread Lifting are divided into the immediate change from the threads physically lifting the tissue, and the collagen regeneration result that occurs during the thread breakdown process.

Although the threads are gradually absorbed by the body over time, the new collagen tissue formed where the threads were placed contributes to maintaining the skin's elasticity.

Thanks to these collagen changes, even after the threads have completely dissolved, you may continue to feel improvements in elasticity for a certain period of time.

The duration of the procedure's results may vary depending on the individual's skin condition and the type of thread used. The Gangnam Station Mint Thread Lifting procedure can offer results from collagen production that continue even after the threads are dissolved.

Combination with Radiofrequency and Ultrasound Gangnam Station Mint Thread Lifting: Managing a Sagging Facial Line image 6

Mint Thread Lifting can be effective on its own, but when combined with radiofrequency or ultrasound lifting procedures, more pronounced synergistic changes can be expected.

If thread lifting physically pulls up sagging tissue, ultrasound and radiofrequency procedures deliver thermal energy to the deeper layers of the skin, strengthening overall elasticity. When these two methods are combined, they can care for both the outer and inner layers of the skin at the same time, allowing for a more three-dimensional and longer-lasting lifting effect.

To support collagen regeneration after thread lifting, combining it with skin booster procedures is also a good comprehensive care strategy. In other words, the Gangnam Station Mint Thread Lifting procedure can maximize lifting results through combined care.

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