Do the threads stay inside? Are there any side effects?

Yes, the threads remain inside. We use PDO (Polydioxanone) threads, the same material as surgical sutures, which are completely absorbed by the body in 6-8 months. During absorption, collagen production occurs around the threads—this is what provides long-term support. Since they're absorbable materials without long-term foreign body retention, side effect risks are extremely low.

Why do doctors say thread lifting is safer than hyaluronic acid?

The key difference is "vascular embolism" risk. Hyaluronic acid is a gel-like filler that can cause tissue necrosis or even blindness if accidentally injected into blood vessels. Thread lifting uses solid threads that physically cannot enter blood vessels, making it far safer for high-risk vascular areas like the nose and glabella.

How long do thread lift results last? Will the effect suddenly disappear?

Results typically last 1-2 years. Effects don't "suddenly disappear"—they gradually diminish over time. After threads absorb in 6-8 months, the collagen they've stimulated continues providing support, then gradually fades with natural aging. Think of it as "slowing the aging clock" rather than "freezing time."

I've heard thread lifts can cause unevenness or exposed thread ends?

These are technique issues, not inherent problems with thread lifting. Unevenness typically occurs when threads are placed at incorrect depths or tension is unevenly distributed. Exposed ends result from improper anchor point handling. With experienced physicians, these complications are avoidable. Our "Structural Bone Framework Filling" technique emphasizes multi-layer, multi-directional placement for even force distribution.

My face is very loose—can thread lifting achieve the same tightness as a facelift?

Honestly, it cannot match surgical facelift tightness. Thread lifting's advantages are "minimally invasive," "quick recovery," and "natural results"—suitable for mild to moderate laxity or those wanting to prevent aging. Severe laxity (obvious turkey neck, deep SMAS descent) still requires surgical facelift. We'll honestly assess which approach suits you during consultation.

Will my face look stiff and unnatural after thread lifting?

No. "Pillow face" is an overfilled hyaluronic acid problem—thread lifting doesn't cause volume expansion. Our technique philosophy is "bone framework filling"—using threads to reconstruct the skeletal support of youth rather than stacking fillers. Post-procedure expressions remain natural, smiles aren't stiff, because threads are placed along fascial planes without affecting expression muscles.

Full-Face Micro Sculpting

Structural Full-Face Thread Lifting

Bone Framework Filling × Zero Embolism × No Pillow FaceNasolabial folds / marionette lines / jawline / nose / anti-aging | PDO absorbable × multi-layer × multi-direction

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Ta-Ju Liu (Dermatology Specialist) | Last Reviewed: 2026-03-15

Three Core Principles

Thread lifting is not just "lifting" — it's reconstructing youthful skeletal support with PDO threads.

Skeletal Support, Not Volume Stacking

A youthful face is sculpted by the bone framework — cheekbones, maxilla, mandible. Thread lifting reconstructs that scaffold with PDO absorbable threads, restoring tissue position rather than simply adding volume.

Zero Vascular Embolism Risk

Conventional fillers carry tissue necrosis or blindness risk if accidentally injected into vessels. PDO threads are solid — physically incapable of intravascular entry — making them safer for high-risk vascular zones: nose, glabella, nasolabial folds.

No Pillow Face

Pillow face is the puffy, unnatural look from over-filling. Threads improve contour through support and lift without adding volume, so puffiness doesn't occur. Expressions remain natural; smiles aren't stiff.

When Should You Consider Thread Lifting?

Mild-to-moderate laxity, aging prevention, immediate results without surgery — ideal candidates for thread lifting.

Deepening nasolabial folds

Maxillary atrophy + fat pad descent

Blurred jawline

Mandibular retrusion + soft tissue descent

Marionette lines

Downward lines from mouth corners

Flat nasal contour

Insufficient framework; HA carries blindness risk

Anti-aging preventive

Ages 35–50, mild-to-moderate laxity

Thread Lifting vs Alternatives

Not every facial concern calls for thread lifting — use this table to quickly orient.

Your Situation	Recommended
Mild-moderate laxity + want immediate result	Thread Lifting (this page)
Midface volume loss + permanent autologous tissue	Full-Face Fat Grafting
Combine threads + autologous fat for structure + volume	Integrated combination (designed in consultation)
I had thread lifting elsewhere; now uneven/asymmetric	Thread Lifting Revision
Severe laxity (turkey neck, deep SMAS descent)	Surgical facelift recommended (consultation evaluation)

Frequently Asked Questions

Had thread lifting elsewhere, now having issues?

Unevenness, asymmetry, thread exposure — dedicated revision page covers evaluation and rescue technique.

See Revision Page

Want to combine with fat grafting?

Thread lifting provides skeletal support, fat grafting restores tissue volume — bidirectional integration is the core anti-aging strategy.

See Fat Grafting Page

Thread Lift Revision · 70% Conservative · Yu 2022 3-Stage Strategy

Thread issues from another clinic? The first step is evaluation — not adding more threads

70% conservative observation + 25% local extraction + 5% full re-planning · original thread records required

Your Thread Lift Revision Treatment Includes

3-stage revision strategy · evaluate before acting
70% conservative + 25% local extraction + 5% full re-planning
No criticism of original thread surgeon · cooperation, not competition
Original thread material and records required
Material type determines extraction strategy; no records → ultrasound localization first
Structural skeletal filling as follow-up · thread lift is essentially skeletal remodeling

IncludedSuture Removal Included Photo Upload + Online Wound Care Advice 14-Day / 1-Mo / 3-Mo Follow-Up Post-Op Light Therapy Included

※ Click any chip to view full scope and exclusion terms

Typical Journey

From Inquiry to Follow-Up at a Glance

Right Now

Submit Inquiry

Fill out the online form, or send photos via LINE

Within 48 Hours

Personal Reply From the Doctor

After reviewing your details, the doctor shares an initial assessment and next steps

On Consultation Day

In-Person Evaluation

Palpation, ultrasound, and imaging — full recommendations given on the spot

On Surgery Day

Surgery Day

Local anesthesia — you go home the same day

All Included

Full Follow-Up

Suture removal, online wound care advice via photo upload anytime, and 3 follow-up visits — all part of the treatment

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Sign the consent form and we’ll prioritize your consultation — your privacy is fully protected throughout

How to use: Please tell our booking staff via LINE message which option(s) you’d like to use — LINE leaves a written record so both sides stay aligned. In person works too, but please follow up with a quick LINE confirmation.

Fair use: To keep things fair to other patients — once priority scheduling is activated, please honor the matching commitment at your consultation (post stays public until your visit, consent form signed as agreed, responsive to standby notifications). If priority is activated but not fulfilled, you’ll return to the standard queue and future use of this option will need to be reassessed.

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* Typical timeline; may vary by individual case

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Outcomes vary by individual; in-person physician evaluation is required. This page is educational content and does not constitute a case-specific treatment commitment.