Thread Lifting Helps Create a Sleek Jawline - Dr. Choi Pyongrim of Lesarts Plastic Surgery

As the weather transitions into cooler autumn temperatures, the increase in UV exposure leads to reduced skin elasticity and the appearance of fine lines. Particularly, as facial skin ages, collagen fibers diminish, causing a loss of elasticity. Additionally, facial fat atrophies and supporting ligaments loosen, resulting in sagging due to gravity.

This sagging contributes to deep nasolabial folds and jowls around the mouth and jawline, making the face appear larger and older. Consequently, middle-aged individuals have shown significant interest in lifting procedures. Recently, there is a growing trend among younger people seeking to prevent skin laxity and wrinkles preemptively.

One popular method gaining attention is "thread lifting." Thread lifting involves using absorbable medical-grade threads inserted into the skin to enhance elasticity or directly lift sagging areas. This procedure does not require incisions and has a short recovery period, making it advantageous for returning to daily activities. The variety of threads available allows for tailored applications based on specific needs. Short threads, such as mono threads, primarily enhance skin elasticity, often leading patients to remark that their "skin feels firmer" post-treatment.

Initially, hollow areas of the face can be filled with fat grafting, and sagging parts can be addressed with thread lifting to accentuate the fat grafting results. For severe jowls or double chins, combining thread lifting with facial liposuction can create a sleeker jawline. Additionally, combining thread lifting with fillers, Botox, or HIFU treatments like Ultherapy can result in more pronounced outcomes.

Dr. Choi Pyongrim of Lesarts Plastic Surgery emphasizes, "Choosing the right threads according to the degree of skin sagging and volume is crucial, and it is important to select experienced medical professionals to ensure accurate lifting direction." He further advises, "For more effective lifting results, combining thread lifting with other procedures in a comprehensive approach is important. This requires selecting a clinic that not only specializes in thread lifting but also has expertise in other surgical areas and reliable medical staff."

Excerpt from an article in Munhwa News