[Press] Thread lifting for sagging skin: benefits require care

We introduce Dr. Jang Joon-Chul of GGN Plastic Surgery’s comments featured in Segye Ilbo.

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[Reporter Jung Hee-won] No one can stop aging as time passes. Yet wanting to remain youthful is only natural. A wide range of home skincare products is being released to meet that wish, alongside newly developed anti-aging procedures that are attracting interest.

According to specialists quoted in the article, thread lifting can be effective for middle-aged and older people with marked loss of skin elasticity. Special medical threads are inserted into the dermal layer and pulled to create an immediate lifting effect.

Because the threads dissolve in the body, they do not need to be removed afterward. The procedure can be performed on the day under sedation, without the inconvenience of hospitalization.

Dr. Jang advises that the type of thread should match the treatment area to optimize the result. “There are many types, including Mint threads and Silhouette Soft. Each has different characteristics, so the choice must suit the patient,” he emphasizes.

He explains that commonly used Mint threads have barbs arranged through 360 degrees, anchoring the skin to maximize lifting and help the effect last. Silhouette Soft has a distinctive cone design: the cones move to find an appropriate position and secure the tissue in multiple directions. This is intended to produce a more natural change and allow facial expressions without an unfamiliar appearance.

“In the past, many patients wanted extremely tight skin and dramatic changes. As trends have changed, more now seek the most natural-looking improvement possible. The treatment area, skin type, and other individual features need careful assessment. Precise examination and consultation are essential to improve sagging and wrinkles while preserving a natural expression,” Dr. Jang says.

He adds that although thread lifting can be effective, its results are not permanent because of the nature of the threads. Follow-up care from an experienced specialist can help maintain the effect for as long as possible.

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