Thread Lift

If the threads are placed too shallow, they may become visible or bumpy, and if too deep, the lifting effect may weaken. PIAF Clinic positions the threads at an appropriate depth between the subcutaneous fat layer and the fascia (SMAS) to minimize tissue damage while maintaining fixation. Generally, we expect maintenance for about a year, depending on the type of thread and individual condition, but the duration may vary by individual.

• Appropriate Depth Insertion
• Minimized Skin Damage Design
• Expect Maintenance Around 1 Year
• Individual Variation in Maintenance Duration

The results vary depending on the direction in which the same number of threads are placed. We design the insertion path by examining cheekbone height, jawline angle, cheek fat volume, and facial muscle development, planning the angles to lift sagging cheeks upward and backward and the jawline toward the ears.

• Design After Bone and Muscle Analysis
• Plan Pulling Direction by Area
• Consider Asymmetry
• Number of Threads Suitable for Facial Fit

The threads used are made of absorbable suture material long used in surgeries, which decompose and disappear over time. In addition to holding the tissues while present, the threads stimulate new collagen formation around them, potentially improving skin elasticity and texture.

• Absorbable Suture Material
• Induces Collagen Formation
• Expect Improvement in Elasticity and Texture
• Principle of Using Genuine Threads

This is the most basic form with a smooth thread attached to the needle tip. It primarily stimulates collagen production within the skin rather than exerting pulling force, used for fine wrinkles and elasticity concerns, or to enhance skin texture alongside cog threads.

• Stimulates Collagen Production
• Improves Fine Wrinkles and Elasticity
• Densely Placed Across the Face
• Supports V-Line

These threads have 360-degree barbs on the surface, providing strong lifting power. They are used for areas that need actual lifting, such as sagging cheeks, loose jawlines, and deep nasolabial folds, with the barbs helping to maintain the lifting effect for a relatively long time.

• 360-Degree Barbs for Fixation
• Improves Deep Wrinkles and Sagging Cheeks
• Refines Jawline and Facial Contour
• Increases Skin Elasticity

These threads are processed differently to increase density and tensile strength. They are stronger against breakage and have better fixation than conventional threads, considered when aiming for long-lasting lifting. We recommend them after consultation for those with noticeable sagging but who are hesitant about surgery.

• High Density and Tensile Strength
• Enhanced Fixation
• Immediate Change
• Long-Term Maintenance Goal