[Health Column] Why does multiple threadlifting procedures make facelift surgery more difficult?

 

hello, 3D plastic surgery at During surgery doing Dr. Jae-won Heo, a plastic surgeon no see.

 

 

There is a phrase I hear most often in the clinic these days.
“I’ve been getting facelifts once or twice a year, but now it seems to be having little effect.”
And the question that comes up right after,
“I’ve had facelifts several times. Is it possible to have a facelift?”

 

 

Anyone who has had repeated thread lifting will have faced this concern at least once.

 

 

today Why Facelift Surgery Can Be More Complicated After a Facelift cast,

Cases confirmed in actual clinical settings and international academic journals Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (2025)
Dr. Yordan P. Yordanov research paper I will explain it focusing on .

 

1. What type of lifting procedure is thread lifting?

🎯 What is a thread lift? It is a non-surgical lifting method that physically pulls the skin using threads under the skin.

 

🔹 Thread lifting is a procedure that involves inserting absorbable threads under the skin. A method of pulling up sagging areas no see.
🔹 Immediately after the procedure, you may feel your jawline or nasolabial folds lifted. immediate change It feels like an advantage.

 

 

Choosing a facelift usually starts with the following reasons:

• “ Major surgery is a burden When you just want to do some light lifting”

• “ Whenever I feel my face sagging “If you choose to repeat the non-surgical method”

 

 

2. Why do changes occur in the internal tissues with repeated thread lifting?

🎯Silifting Even after the thread disappears, traces of the organization may remain.

 

🔸 Absorbable threads (PDO, PLLA, PCL, etc.) used in thread lifting dissolve over time.
🔸 But in this process Stimulates collagen production And that place fibrous tissue can be changed to

 

👉 Research has shown how these changes actually manifest themselves.

 

Dr. Yordanov will be present from 2021 to 2023 History of receiving thread lifting Ten patients (average age 59 years) were studied.
facial lifting surgery We conducted the experiment and directly observed the internal organizational status.

 

 

 

in result, The following common changes were identified in all patients:

• ✔️ The area where the thread went in Become hardened

• ✔️ Skin, subcutaneous fat, and SMAS layers adhesion

• ✔️ Anatomically important layers reduced mobility

• ✔️ Increased surgical time : Difficulty in removing the skin layer and increased bleeding

 

in other words, "Even if the truth melts, organizational change can remain." That is the key point.

 

 

3. How will these tissue changes affect facial contouring surgery?

🎯 The surgical procedure may become more difficult.

 

🔹 Facial contouring surgery involves exfoliating and reshaping the tissue beneath the skin.
🔹 But after the thread lifting In cases of fibrosis and adhesion ,

→ Organizational separation becomes more difficult
→ Anatomical distinction may become difficult during surgery.

 

 

 

 

✨ A common point confirmed in research papers is,

 

“ Silifting is Changes that leave a lasting impact on an organization are more lasting than temporary effects. .”

“ thread lifting After Facial contouring It becomes much more anatomically complex .”

 

in other words , repetitive thread lifting silver 'Later surgery' Making it difficult 'viewless evidence' second It means to leave behind .

 

 

 

 

4. So, if I had a thread lift, would it be impossible to get a facelift?

🎯 No, it's not. But 'information sharing' is important.

 

✔️ I have had multiple thread lifting treatments It's not that facial contouring is impossible.

✔️ ​I also perform mainly facial contouring surgeries, and I often meet patients who undergo surgery after thread lifting.

It is very rare for someone to choose a facelift from the beginning without ever having tried a threadlift.

Looking at actual surgical cases, one in three cases shows evidence of previous insertion of lifting threads.

 

 

📌 However, Information you must know before surgery There is.

• 🔸 Treatment period

• 🔸 Treatment area

• 🔸 Type of thread used

• 🔸 Number of treatments

 

⚠️ You need this information,
→ Avoid unexpected adhesions during surgery
→ See Safe surgical planning can be established.

 

 

 

5. How does thread lifting compare to other procedures?

🎯 Not all treatments have the same effects.

 

🔹 When you look at the clinical site,

• Collagen stimulants (such as Juvelook)

• Fat grafting/liposuction

• Certain volume control procedures (such as Accusculpt)
  This can actually make the surgery more complicated.

✨ Compared to this, Traces of lifting thread are relatively easy to clean up. It often falls into this category.

 

 

What's important is not 'what kind of procedure was performed', but 'how accurately was it shared with the medical staff?'

 

FAQ ❓

Q1. Why does the effect of thread lifting disappear quickly?
A1. Since thread lifting does not fundamentally reposition the structure, the lifting effect may diminish over time. In some cases, the effects may be felt longer when combined with other procedures.

 

Q2. I'm considering a face lift. Which would be better, thread lifting or facelifting?
A2. It depends on the degree of sagging and the desired effect. Non-surgical methods may be considered for mild sagging, while surgical methods may be more appropriate for moderate to severe sagging.

 

Q3. When can I return to my daily routine after a facial contouring procedure? I'm curious about the recovery period.
A3. Initially, there will be swelling and tightness, but this will gradually stabilize over a period of time.

Recovery rates may vary depending on individual condition.

 

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Conclusion 🧾

Although thread lifting is simple, Internal tissue changes may remain when repeated.
This change was followed by facial contouring surgery. Factors that make it more delicate This could be it.
✔️ This does not mean that surgery is impossible. Sharing accurate treatment history is key. no see.

 

✨ Rather than just choosing, Check the current status and past treatment history together do
Consult with a specialist thoroughly The right direction for me It is important to find .

 

 

 

 

3D plastic surgery

Director Heo Jae-won

 

Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine

Yonsei University Graduate School, Master of Medicine

Severance Hospital plastic surgery specialist

Regular member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Regular member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Regular member of the Korean Society of Craniofacial Plastic Surgery

Regular member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons' Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Research Group

Regular member of the Rhinoplasty Research Group of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Regular member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons' Anti-Aging Plastic Surgery Research Group

Regular member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Liposuction Research Group

Regular member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons' Laser Plastic Surgery Research Group

Regular member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons' Botox, Filler, and Thread Lifting Research Group

Director of Hyeon Ipsae Plastic Surgery Clinic

10 years of experience focusing on lifting

 

 

 

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