ON Clinic Thread Lift: PDO Treatment for Sagging Cheeks With a Before and After Look
O.N Clinic Thread Lifting: A Choice for Natural Beauty
Hello. This is Dr. Lee Dong-geun from O.N Clinic. Today, I'd like to talk in detail about "Thread Lifting," which many people are curious about. In particular, I'll introduce O.N Clinic's special Thread Lifting Treatment process through the case of a patient who had many concerns due to thin skin and lack of elasticity.
What is Thread Lifting?
Thread Lifting is an effective Treatment for those concerned about sagging skin and reduced elasticity. At O.N Clinic, we use threads made of PDO (polydioxanone), a medical-grade absorbable material. These threads have special barbs that, once inserted into the skin, firmly pull the skin tissue in the desired direction, providing a Lifting effect.
"Threads are made of an absorbable material. They go inside the skin and pull it up."
The patient expressed concerns about sagging cheeks and jowls, stating, "My skin has always lacked elasticity, and it's also very thin." We could sense how stressed she was when she mentioned, "My husband sometimes takes pictures and teases me, asking if I'm sulking." When the skin is thin, a more delicate approach is required during the Treatment.
O.N Clinic's Special Treatment Plan and Design
After carefully diagnosing the patient's skin condition, I created a Custom Design Treatment plan. Generally, Thread Lifting involves inserting threads from top to bottom, but for patients like her, who have severe cheek hollowing and do not want their cheekbones to appear more prominent, we apply the "reverse method." The reverse method involves Thread Insertion in an upward direction towards the top of the head, helping to achieve maximum Lifting effect without further emphasizing cheek hollowing.
- Personalized Custom Design: We Design the optimal Lifting line considering the patient's face shape, skin thickness, and degree of sagging.
- Firm Fixation: The barbs of the thread are hooked onto the firm membrane at the top of the head to enhance the duration and effect.
- Minimizing Cheek Hollowing: Through the reverse method, we pursue natural Lifting without emphasizing cheekbones or causing cheek hollowing.
Safe and Accurate Treatment Process
Before the main Treatment, we perform sterilization and Anesthesia. You might feel a slight sting during Anesthesia, but you will feel almost no Pain during the Treatment. Especially for patients with thin skin and visible blood vessels, like this patient, even more careful attention is required. This is because if the thread is inserted at the wrong depth, a dimple phenomenon, where the skin appears uneven, can occur. Our Medical Team uses skilled techniques to insert the thread at the correct depth, minimizing side effects.
Thread Lifting Effects and Duration
Immediately after the Treatment, the face may be slightly swollen due to the anesthetic solution and Thread Insertion.
"Swelling usually subsides within 2-3 days, but for some people, it can last about a week."
As time passes, the swelling will go down, and the threads will settle, allowing you to see a naturally lifted face. The effects of Thread Lifting become more pronounced as the threads are absorbed.
"As the threads are absorbed, tissues are generated around them, and these generated tissues can continue to pull the skin, so it can be said that the long-term effect is also good."
As the threads dissolve, new tissues such as collagen are generated around them, enhancing skin elasticity. Since these tissues continue to support the skin, a long-term Lifting effect can be expected. Although there are individual differences, the effect often lasts for more than a year.
O.N Clinic's Thread Lifting goes beyond simply pulling up sagging skin; it regenerates the skin from within, providing a natural and youthful-looking face. If you are concerned about sagging skin, consult with Dr. Lee Dong-geun at O.N Clinic to find a Custom Design solution.
O.N Clinic | Last reviewed 2024-07-30