Thread lift side effects,

are the result of a procedure

done without knowing the depth

Hongdae Beautystone Clinic

Director Wi Young-jin.

💡 Before you read,

please check first

Q. After a thread lift, if the skin dents

or the threads become visible,

isn't that a side effect that naturally happens?

A. No. If the thread is inserted deep enough,

toward the scalp,

most of these problems can be prevented.

It happens because some places still perform the procedure too superficially.

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Q. Then what criteria should I use to choose a clinic?

A. Rather than the thread brand,

first ask about insertion depth and vector (direction) design.

"To prevent skin dimpling after the procedure and

side effects where the threads show through,

it needs to be done a little deeper and toward the scalp,

but are there still places that don't do it that way?"

— Director Wi Young-jin (Hongdae Beautystone Clinic)

When the skin dents

and the threads show through,

it is not a thread problem,

but a 'depth' problem

If you search for side effects of thread lifting,

you'll see quite a few reviews mentioning "dimpling," "threads showing," and "unevenness."

After reading those posts, you may feel that thread lifting itself

is a dangerous procedure,

but to be honest, it's highly likely that the issue is

not with the procedure itself.

But there's one important thing here.

If the thread is inserted close to the skin surface, that is, in a shallow layer,

when the skin is pulled

that tension comes up to the surface.

As a result, the skin in the pulled area

can sink inward,

or depending on the angle of the light, the shape of the thread

can become visible outside the skin.

To explain anatomically,

the thread should be placed close to the SMAS layer — simply put,

the fascia beneath the skin (the membrane surrounding the muscles) —

or in the deeper part of the fat layer above it.

That way, the lifting force pulls on the structure,

not the skin surface.

And direction matters too.

If the thread is anchored toward the scalp, that is, upward,

and fixed in that direction,

it can directly counter the downward gravitational vector.

Conversely, if the thread is shallow and the direction is vague,

it may seem lifted at first, but after a few months

it will simply return to its original position,

or leave behind only the traces

we mentioned earlier, such as dimpling or visibility.

What makes this tricky is that

if you only look at photos right after the procedure, they all seem

equally lifted.

Because even when inserted shallowly, it still pulls at first.

The difference appears after 2 to 4 weeks.

👨‍⚕️ Director Wi Young-jin's Key Summary

The skin dimpling and visible thread side effects of thread lifting

usually occur when the thread is placed

too superficially in the skin layer.

The thread should be positioned in a sufficiently deep layer (deep fat layer to near the fascia),

and fixed toward the scalp so that

tension does not rise to the surface.

The reality is that there are still places

where this principle is not followed, and that explains many of the

side effect cases that appear in reviews.

"Then which

type am I?" —

The approach

differs by case

This is a point many people misunderstand,

but thread lifting is not performed

the same way for everyone.

Depending on skin thickness, fat volume, and the direction and degree of sagging,

the type of thread, depth, and vector all change.

① People with thin skin and little volume

In this case, there is a higher risk that the thread will show through.

So it needs to be placed deeper,

with greater care.

If done too superficially, the risk of side effects

can be greater than the lifting effect.

② People with thick skin and a lot of fat

There is some buffering, so

the risks of visibility or dimpling are relatively lower.

Instead, you need a thread design with strong fixation

that can hold the cheek fat itself.

③ People who already have side effects

It depends on the case,

but this is usually how I approach it.

First, in many cases, it is right to wait until the thread is absorbed,

and then, for a repeat procedure,

check the previous insertion path and approach it deeper and from a different direction.

Some patients come in saying that dimpling keeps recurring

even after receiving the procedure 3 or 4 times elsewhere,

but after changing the treatment layer and direction,

there were quite a few cases that improved.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How long after a thread lift

can I tell whether there are side effects?

A. The 2 to 4 week point, when swelling from the procedure goes down,

is the first time to check.

If the skin texture is evenly tightened at that point,

that's a good sign,

and if only certain spots start to sink in or lines become visible,

you may suspect an insertion depth issue.

Q2. I already had a thread lift and developed dimpling,

is there anything I can do right now?

A. To be honest, if the threads are still in place and you try to

force a correction, it can actually become more complicated.

In most cases, it is safer and yields better results to

reapproach after 3 to 6 months, once the threads have been absorbed to some extent.

Q3. Before getting a thread lift, is there something I

must ask the clinic?

A. Just ask, "To which layer do you insert it?"

That's enough.

Don't settle for a vague answer like "we do it deep,"

and check whether they can explain the exact depth in the fat layer,

and whether they fix it toward the scalp.

This has been Wi Young-jin.