The Real Effect of Thread Lifting, How Many Months Does It Last? What to Know Before Your Facelift

Introduction: The Window to the Micro World, 3D Microscope

I still vividly remember the day last summer when my skin suddenly reacted. This is the story of a patient who visited me. She had lived her life being praised for her good skin, but suddenly she noticed a significant loss of elasticity and a sagging jawline every time she looked in the mirror, which was stressful for her. After using expensive cosmetics and undergoing dermatological treatments, which only provided temporary relief, she came to see me with deep concerns, realizing they were not fundamental solutions. Many people share similar experiences. The desire to see beyond visible symptoms and understand what’s happening in the ‘micro world’ within our skin to address the root cause. I believe this is the beginning of true anti-aging. Simply covering the surface isn’t enough; you need to understand and approach the skin’s inner structure, almost as if you’re looking under a microscope, to achieve satisfying results. Today, from the perspective of exploring that ‘micro world,’ we’ll discuss various lifting procedures, their limitations, and the new alternatives that surpass them.

Main Content: Technological Evolution and Application of 3D Microscope

Background of Technological Innovation

Anti-aging technology has continuously evolved. It started with functional cosmetics that cover wrinkles, and laser or high-frequency procedures acting on the skin’s epidermis emerged. While these procedures certainly bring short-term improvement effects, they have clear limitations in lifting the skin tissue itself that sags due to gravity. Skin aging is not simply an issue of wrinkles on the epidermis. It’s a complex process involving the ‘retaining ligaments’ that support the skin slackening and the ‘SMAS (superficial muscular aponeurotic system) layer,’ known as the fascial layer, collapsing together. One patient mentioned feeling the sagging of the face differently depending on her condition, as if she reacted differently to oiliness in different seasons, and this illustrates how weakening of the skin’s fundamental structure makes the perceived degree of aging vary with external stimuli or the body’s condition. For these reasons, more direct tissue-retracting procedures, like thread lifting, have started to draw attention. Yet, this too was not a perfect solution.

Various Application Areas

Thread lifting is a relatively simple procedure where medical threads are inserted into the skin to pull up sagging tissue. People favor it because it doesn’t require incisions, resulting in less swelling or bruising and faster recovery. Initially, simple barbed threads were used, but with technological advancement, various forms of threads, such as mesh or cone shapes, have been developed to enhance retention and fixation. A patient shared her experience from another procedure, expressing,

“The previous product caused intense irritation, but surprisingly, this one feels gentle.”

Indeed, the advancement in procedure methods and materials has reduced foreign body sensations and pain compared to the past. However, the fundamental limitations of thread lifting are clear. It’s challenging to broadly reposition and strongly maintain all extensively sagged tissue solely with the power of the threads. The retention period is relatively short—averaging 6 months to a year—and eventually returns to its original state. Additionally, if the skin is thin, there’s a risk of the thread showing or causing dimpling of the skin surface. Ultimately, thread lifting is closer to ‘borrowing youth temporarily’ rather than a fundamental surgical solution before significant occasions.

Conclusion: Another Perspective Towards the Future

Then, is there a way to surpass the limitations of thread lifting while achieving semi-permanent, natural results? We must return to the starting point of ‘the window to look into the micro world.’ Viewing the SMAS layer and retaining ligaments, which are the core causes of aging, directly to perform precise separation and reposition sagged tissue into an ideal location is the essence of a ‘facelift.’ However, traditional facelifts, conducted with the doctor using loupes (magnifying glasses) while looking down, have limitations in securing a field of view. The risk of decreased concentration increases the longer the procedure takes.

To overcome all these limitations, the 3D microscope was introduced for facelifts. The ‘3D ultra-precision facelift’ that performs surgery while viewing tens of times enlarged 3D images of tiny blood vessels, nerves, and fascial tissue invisible to the eye has transformed the surgery paradigm. Surgeons can avoid looking down and instead watch a large monitor comfortably, focusing entirely on the surgery. As a result, fatigue during surgery is significantly reduced, and maximum concentration is maintained even during hours-long operations, directly impacting patient safety. It minimizes risks of tiny nerve damage and reduces bleeding and swelling through precise separation, shortening the recovery period. Most importantly, it perfectly repositions the SMAS layer, naturally restoring the youthful contour of the face without artificial feelings.

Metaphorical Word

“Opening a clam to meticulously examine its soft interior and structure, the 3D microscope reveals the secrets of our facial tissues one by one, guiding us along the safest and most precise path.”

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I hope this article brings you a step closer to the world of the 3D microscope. What are your concerns about aging? Or if you are curious about the 3D ultra-precision facelift, please feel free to ask in the comments. I will do my best to answer within my knowledge.

While lifting procedures have their own advantages, the effects fade over time, necessitating repeated supplements. If you desire a more fundamental and precise youthful effect, surgery that accurately accesses the deep supporting structures of the face is necessary.

At MedithinQ, we safely separate the SMAS layer using advanced facelift surgery with a 3D microscope, promoting natural recovery by reducing microscopic tissue damage. For more detailed consultation, please inquire.

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