Should I Try Thread Lifting? Essential Guide to Know Before You Begin

Facelifting is a procedure that can easily lead to high expectations due to its simple image as a 'face-lifting procedure'.
But in reality Predicting the effect → administering the appropriate amount → understanding the side effects If you check these three things first, you are more likely to not regret it.

 

The content below is Predicting the effects of thread lifting, side effects, maintenance period, and actual concerns that frequently appear in reviews It's just been organized.

 

What is thread lifting? (Definition & Principles)

Silifting is A procedure that pulls the skin, muscles, and fascia layers that have sagged forward and downward with age toward the back and upward. no see.
It is often chosen for sagging that cannot be resolved with fillers or fat grafting.

 

Even if it's the same thread lifting The effect varies greatly depending on the degree of sagging and skin thickness. It is.

 

Types of thread and their shelf life

The thread used Ingredients, length, thickness The maintenance period varies depending on the

• PDO thread : approximately About half a year I think it will melt after a while

• PLA yarn (e.g., Silo's Soft) : approximately About a year and a half I think it's melting after that

• The softness of the silk Transparent, thin, and long It is used in a way that it penetrates the scalp, People who value the maintenance period This is my preference.

How does pain occur during and after the procedure?

In the beginning tingling sensation , when speaking or yawning Discomfort due to movement around the mouth This can happen.

• If the thread is close to your mouth Tingling/stinging when speaking The feeling may become stronger

• When performing jawline surgery Too close to the mouth is often avoided

 

Can I predict the effects of facelifting first?

What doctors actually recommend Self-diagnosis method There is this.

✔ Gently pull the skin in front of your ear

• If it spreads out → you can expect results

• If there is little change → the sagging is not great, so the effect may be small

• Forcibly pulling it 'all the way' Not a thread lifting effect

• People with a lot of flesh or a full face may not be able to pull it up well.

📌 Why is it important?
Many people Sagging of the sides of the mouth (nasolabial folds, etc.) I think based on
The actual thread lifting is The key point is the front ear pulling response. Because it wins.

 

Common Myths vs. Reality About Facelifts

With just one thread lifting Sagging + Volume + Fine Wrinkles There are many expectations to solve all of them, but

I don't think it's very effective at solving wrinkles on the arms.

• This is not a treatment that completely solves the problem of eye area, cheekbones, and nasolabial folds.

• If you pull too hard, your face may look unnatural.

• Especially the way he grabs the clown and pulls his eyes out as if they are being torn apart Unwanted facial changes can be created

 

3 Key Things You Need to Know Before Your Procedure

🟦 ① Effect prediction

• Looking in the mirror Pull the front of your ear slightly to change the range of motion check

• The forced pull is not the actual result.

🟦 ② Appropriate amount without overdoing it

• Adding more thread doesn't mean it goes up more

• Excessive treatment → Changes in facial shape, prolonged swelling, and increased discomfort

• Because it actually melts in the end Use in moderation This is important

🟦 ③ Side effect control

Serious side effects are rare, but include: Discomfort that can become a stress point There is silver.

• Tingling around the mouth when speaking

• Long-lasting swelling

• bruise

• You may not like the shape of your skin folds

Knowing this possibility It is advisable to make a decision after sufficient consultation. do.

 

Checklist before thread lifting ✔ With a pull-in response in front of the ear Predict in advance whether it will be effective on my face ✔ Avoid procedures that excessively increase the number of threads ✔ Swelling, bruising, pain around the mouth, etc. Be aware of the possibility of minor side effects ✔ The maintenance period varies depending on the type of yarn (PPDO/PLA)