Thread Lifting

Am I a Good Candidate for Thread Lifting?

Thread lifting may be a good option for patients with mild to moderate facial sagging who want a more defined facial contour without undergoing surgery.

It is commonly considered for patients who notice early changes in the cheeks, jowls, jawline, nasolabial fold area, or lower face.

Who May Benefit From a Thread Lift?

You may be a suitable candidate for thread lifting if you:

• Have mild to moderate sagging of the cheeks or lower face
• Want a more defined jawline or improved facial contour
• Are concerned about jowls or early tissue descent
• Want a minimally invasive lifting treatment with relatively short downtime
• Prefer natural-looking improvement rather than a dramatic surgical change
• Want both mechanical lifting and collagen stimulation

Who May Need a Different Treatment?

Thread lifting may not be the best option for every type of facial sagging.

Patients with significant excess skin, advanced tissue laxity, marked volume loss, or heavy lower-face tissue may benefit more from another treatment or a combination approach.

In some cases, energy-based lifting, fillers, biostimulators, fat reduction treatments, or surgical lifting may be more appropriate depending on the underlying cause.

How Do I Know Which Treatment Is Right for Me?

The most appropriate treatment depends on facial anatomy, skin elasticity, tissue thickness, fat distribution, degree of sagging, and individual aesthetic goals.

At Gangnam Choice Clinic, our medical team evaluates these factors before recommending a personalized thread lift treatment or combination treatment plan.

Can Thread Lifting Be Combined With Other Treatments?

Yes. Thread lifting can often be combined with other aesthetic treatments because facial aging usually involves multiple factors, including tissue sagging, muscle activity, volume loss, and changes in skin quality.

Can Thread Lifting Be Combined With Botox?

Yes. Botulinum toxin can be used to reduce excessive muscle activity or expression lines, while a thread lift can provide mechanical support for sagging tissue.

The two treatments address different aspects of facial aging and may be combined when appropriate.

Can Thread Lifting Be Combined With Fillers?

Yes. Fillers or collagen-stimulating injectables may be considered when facial volume loss or structural support also needs to be addressed.

However, the appropriate treatment sequence and injection areas should be planned carefully to avoid unnecessary pressure or distortion of newly placed threads.

Can Thread Lifting Be Combined With Ultherapy or RF Lifting?

Energy-based treatments such as Ultherapy, Thermage, or other lifting procedures may also be incorporated into an overall treatment plan.

The appropriate sequence and interval depend on the treatment area, energy device, thread placement, skin condition, and individual goals.

Which Combination Treatment Is Right for Me?

At Gangnam Choice Clinic, treatment planning is based on facial anatomy, degree of sagging, volume distribution, skin quality, and individual aesthetic goals.

A personalized combination may provide a more balanced result than relying on a single treatment alone.

What Is the Difference Between Thread Lift Types?

There are several types of thread lifting threads, and each has different structural characteristics, lifting strength, flexibility, and treatment goals.

At Gangnam Choice Clinic, the type and combination of threads are selected according to facial anatomy, degree of sagging, skin thickness, and desired result.

What Is MINT Thread?

MINT is an absorbable cog thread designed to engage facial tissue and provide mechanical lifting and fixation.

It may be used when relatively strong support and repositioning of sagging tissue are needed.

What Is Silhouette Soft?

Silhouette Soft uses an absorbable suspension system with cone-shaped structures that help support and reposition facial tissue.

The appropriate use depends on facial anatomy and treatment goals.

What Are Jamber Threads?

Jamber threads are designed to provide flexible tissue support and may be used for selected areas requiring volume repositioning or contour improvement.

What Are Mono Threads?

Mono threads generally provide less mechanical lifting than cog or suspension threads.

They are more commonly used to stimulate collagen and improve skin firmness, texture, and overall tissue quality.

Which Thread Lift Type Is Best for Me?

There is no single thread that is best for every patient.

A customized combination may be recommended based on the location of sagging, skin elasticity, facial structure, and the amount of lifting required.

Can Threads Be Seen or Felt After a Thread Lift?

Yes. It is possible to temporarily feel the threads or notice mild irregularities after thread lifting, especially during the early healing period.

Temporary tightness, pulling, dimpling, puckering, or a slightly uneven texture may occur as the threads support and reposition the tissue.

Should I Be Worried If I Can Feel the Threads?

In most cases, mild thread palpability or temporary unevenness is not a cause for concern.

The medical threads used for thread lifting are absorbable and gradually break down naturally within the body over time. As swelling decreases and the surrounding tissue settles, the sensation of the threads usually becomes less noticeable.

Therefore, if the thread is only mildly palpable and there is no significant pain, redness, discharge, or obvious protrusion, it is usually appropriate to allow time for the area to heal naturally.

Is Dimpling Normal After a Thread Lift?

Mild dimpling or temporary skin unevenness can occur immediately after a thread lift. This is often related to tissue repositioning and swelling and usually improves gradually as the treated area settles.

The degree and duration may vary depending on the type of thread, treatment technique, treatment area, and individual skin characteristics.

When Should I Contact the Clinic?

If a thread is clearly protruding through the skin, or if you develop increasing pain, significant redness, swelling, discharge, skin color changes, or other unusual symptoms, please contact the clinic for evaluation.

Do not pull, cut, massage, or manipulate a protruding thread at home. Our medical team can assess the area and provide appropriate treatment if necessary.

What Is the Recovery Time After a Thread Lift?

Most patients can return to light daily activities soon after thread lifting, but swelling, bruising, tenderness, tightness, or temporary asymmetry may occur during the early recovery period.

Visible swelling and bruising often improve gradually over several days, although some symptoms may persist longer depending on the treatment area and number of threads used.

What Should I Avoid After Thread Lifting?

During the early recovery period, patients are generally advised to avoid excessive pressure or movement around the treated area.

• Strong facial massage
• Pressing or rubbing the treated area
• Strenuous exercise
• Saunas and excessive heat exposure
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Sleeping directly on the treated area when possible

When Should I Contact the Clinic?

If you experience severe or increasing pain, marked redness or swelling, fever, skin color changes, discharge, or exposed thread material, please contact the clinic promptly for evaluation.

Does Thread Lifting Hurt and Is Anesthesia Needed?

Some discomfort can occur during thread lifting, but local anesthesia is typically used to reduce pain during the procedure.

Patients may feel pressure, pulling, or tension as the threads are placed beneath the skin.

What Type of Anesthesia Is Used for Thread Lifting?

Depending on the treatment area and planned thread technique, topical anesthetic cream and local anesthetic injections may be used.

The appropriate anesthesia method is selected according to the number of threads, treatment area, and individual sensitivity.

Will My Face Feel Tight After a Thread Lift?

Yes. Temporary tightness, pulling, tenderness, or an unfamiliar sensation can occur after a thread lift.

These sensations generally improve gradually as the tissue settles and the treated area heals.

Which Areas Can Be Treated With Thread Lifting?

Thread lifting can be used to improve selected areas of facial sagging and loss of definition.

Common thread lift treatment areas include:

• Cheeks: to support descending cheek tissue
• Jowls: to improve heaviness along the lower face
• Jawline: to create a more defined facial contour
• Nasolabial fold area: to improve tissue descent contributing to deeper folds
• Marionette and mouth corner area: for selected cases of lower-face sagging
• Double chin and submental area: depending on anatomy and skin laxity
• Neck: in appropriately selected patients
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Can Thread Lifting Treat Every Type of Sagging?

Not necessarily. The effectiveness of a thread lift depends on the cause and severity of sagging.

Patients with significant excess skin or advanced tissue laxity may require a different approach or a combination of treatments.

An assessment of facial anatomy, fat distribution, skin elasticity, and tissue descent is therefore important before treatment.

How Long Do Thread Lift Results Last?

The duration of thread lift results varies depending on the type and number of threads used, treatment area, degree of sagging, skin condition, and individual tissue characteristics.

In general, visible improvement may last approximately 6 to 18 months, although results vary considerably between patients and thread types.

What Affects the Duration of a Thread Lift?

Several factors can influence how long thread lifting results remain noticeable:

• Type and material of the thread
• Number and placement of threads
• Degree of facial sagging
• Skin thickness and elasticity
• Facial movement and lifestyle
• Individual aging process
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Do Results Continue After the Threads Dissolve?

Absorbable threads gradually break down over time. However, collagen stimulation around the treated area may continue to contribute to skin firmness even as the threads are absorbed.

The timing of repeat thread lifting treatment should therefore be determined according to individual changes rather than a fixed schedule.

How Does Thread Lifting Work?

Thread lifting is a minimally invasive treatment that uses absorbable medical threads to support and reposition sagging facial tissue.

Depending on the type of thread used, the threads can provide mechanical support to areas such as the cheeks, jowls, and jawline while also stimulating collagen production as they gradually dissolve.

How Does a Thread Lift Improve Sagging Skin?

Specialized lifting threads are placed beneath the skin in carefully planned directions to support loose tissue and improve facial contours.

The goal of a thread lift is not to create an excessively tight appearance, but to achieve a more defined and naturally lifted facial contour.

Does Thread Lifting Stimulate Collagen?

Yes. As absorbable threads remain within the tissue, they can stimulate a healing response and collagen production around the treated area.

This may contribute to gradual improvements in skin firmness and texture in addition to the immediate mechanical lifting effect.