Facial Wrinkle Lifting and Thread Lift Cost: The Real Reason It Can Be Done Safely Even in Summer?!

Hello.

I’m Director Lee Seong-joon of Reeting Plastic Surgery Seoul Branch.

“Every time I take a photo,

I’m surprised that my jawline looks collapsed.”

“No matter how expensive the cosmetics I use are,

the makeup feels lifted,

and it doesn’t seem to adhere well.”

At times like this, many people may start wondering,

“Should I now be considering a lifting procedure?”

This kind of change can actually be

a sign that skin elasticity is declining and fine wrinkles are beginning to appear.

In particular, in your 20s to 30s,

the skin may not yet be severely sagging,

and there is still some facial fat remaining,

so thread lifting can be considered for prevention and early improvement.

However,

as you get older,

if deep wrinkles such as nasolabial folds and marionette lines become established,

it may be time to consider other lifting methods.

Facial wrinkle lifting: there are many methods

The two methods I want to discuss today,

facelift surgery and thread lifting,

are both representative lifting procedures that address

facial wrinkles and decreased elasticity.

The biggest difference is whether skin is removed or not.

To explain simply,

when the plastic wrap we often use in daily life becomes wrinkled,

in order to make it taut again,

it has to be cut off,

or

when a rubber band has stretched out for a long time,

no matter how much you pull it,

its elasticity does not come back,

so only by cutting away the stretched portion can the original elasticity be restored.

In the same way, facelift surgery improves sagging skin fundamentally by excising it.

On the other hand,

thread lifting does not involve skin excision.

It is a procedure that uses special threads to lift the skin and the tissues beneath it upward,

improving elasticity and contour.

Thread lifting can especially be considered for people in their 20s to 30s,

or those who prefer non-surgical methods,

because when skin sagging is not severe,

it can bring about visible changes as a relatively simple procedure compared with facelift surgery.

However,

if there are deep, fixed wrinkles,

thread lifting alone may not provide enough improvement.

Who may consider thread lifting?

Thread lifting may be considered for people like the following:

✅ People who need correction of left-right imbalance (asymmetry) caused by skin aging
✅ People who were not satisfied with previous thread lifting results
✅ People who want overall improvement in elasticity and wrinkles
✅ People who expect an immediate lifting effect from a simple procedure
✅ People who feel burdened by incision-based (surgical) lifting
✅ People who need lifting without worrying about scars

In particular, if makeup doesn’t apply well,

and you feel that your facial contour has

become less defined than before,

it may be worth considering the timing of thread lifting.

Principles and strengths of the dual-method thread lifting

There are various methods of thread lifting,

but the dual-method thread lifting that is being emphasized recently differs from the conventional approach.

Traditional thread lifting mainly pulled only the dermal layer close to the skin,

which had the limitation that a foreign-body sensation could be felt.

However,

dual-method thread lifting inserts threads into both the dermal layer and the fascial layer,

and by tying and fixing the midpoint (dual fixation),

it is designed to pull up even the stretched retaining ligaments,

helping provide structural support even with everyday facial expressions and movements.

This method increases the structural support of sagging tissues,

and has the characteristic that its effects are maintained even with facial expressions and movements in daily life.

However,

dual-method thread lifting is a procedure in which the surgeon’s experience and skill can have a major impact on the results.

Types of threads used in thread lifting

The threads used for lifting

come in various forms and structures, such as uniquely barbed threads ('miniting'),

and the choice may vary depending on each patient’s skin thickness,

the direction of wrinkles, elasticity, and other factors.

After carefully analyzing the skin condition before the procedure,

it is important to plan the appropriate thread type and insertion method.

When should you consider facelift surgery?

When you do not achieve satisfactory changes with thread lifting alone,

or

when wrinkles are deep

and skin sagging is severe,

facelift surgery may be recommended.

Generally, around the ages of 40 to 55,

the period when deep wrinkles such as nasolabial folds and marionette lines begin to set in

is the right time to consider facelift surgery. Especially if the wrinkles are fixed like “folded lines in the front,”

then a surgical approach that can fundamentally remove skin may be more helpful than thread lifting.

Combined use of thread lifting and facelift surgery, and step-by-step transition

Thread lifting and facelift surgery

are not substitutes for each other,

but depending on the situation, they can be used together

or transitioned in stages.

Even after facelift surgery tightly pulls the fascial layer to improve sagging skin,

people with thin skin or insufficient elasticity may still develop fine wrinkles again over time.

In such cases, combining thread lifting can

fill in areas that the surgery was unable to fully address.

Also,

if you continue trying thread lifting but the satisfaction level drops,

switching to facelift surgery in the future can also be considered

as part of the progression of procedural choices.

How does thread lifting cost vary?

Thread lifting cost

may be determined differently depending on the size of the treatment area,

the type and number of threads used, the level of difficulty,

and customized planning for each individual.

An exact cost consultation is determined through an individualized consultation,

and rather than simply comparing prices,

it is important to consider the facial structure, treatment purpose, and recovery plan

comprehensively.

Thread lifting in summer: concerns and misconceptions

“Is it okay to have the procedure in summer?”

“Will recovery be slower if I sweat a lot?” Many people actually delay or worry about procedures because of the season.

However,

thread lifting does not require incisions

and is a relatively simple procedure,

so it is not greatly affected by the season and can be done in summer without difficulty.

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However,

✔️ Environments with a lot of sweating

(saunas, intense exercise, etc.) should be temporarily avoided,

and

✔️ if you pay a little more attention to sun protection and cleanliness,

it can help recovery and maintenance.

Ultimately,

rather than the season,

carefully following the precautions after the procedure

is the more important point.

Precautions you must follow after thread lifting

After facial wrinkle lifting with thread lifting,

please be sure to remember the following:

① Avoid pressure on the face and impacts

② Use only cold compresses

③ No alcohol, smoking, or saunas

④ Avoid hard or irritating foods

While taking antibiotics,

it is also best to minimize caffeine intake if possible.

If you follow the above well,

it may help prevent unnecessary discomfort and complications

throughout the recovery process.

However,

the degree of recovery, pain, and swelling can vary from person to person.

So far, we have looked at facial wrinkle lifting,

thread lifting and facelift surgery,

the strengths of dual-method thread lifting in particular,

the recommended candidates,

thread lifting cost,

and precautions after the procedure.

All facial wrinkle lifting procedures

vary in the suitable method and the changes that can be expected depending on the patient’s age, skin condition, and lifestyle.

The final decision when choosing a procedure or surgery

must always be made through consultation with a specialist.

I hope today’s content was even a little helpful for your concerns.

Thank you.

May you become more naturally youthful tomorrow than today,

and today more than yesterday.

This was Director Lee Seong-joon

of Seoul Reeting Plastic Surgery.

This article is

content intended to provide general information

about thread lifting procedures. The actual decision on whether to undergo surgery

should be made according to an individual’s health condition and purpose,

and should be determined through consultation with medical professionals.

If you would like more detailed information,

please check the YouTube link below for more details.

https://youtu.be/WQ3Zrg_fu3Y?si=KDLzpIPME1OKA9ft