BIANCA LIFT（Thread Lift）
Interpretation and counseling services are free of charge.
*Some doctors may require an additional fee for selection.
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Treatment Area
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Face , Neck
Interpretation and counseling services are free of charge.
*Some doctors may require an additional fee for selection.
Recommended for
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Are concerned about facial sagging and their face line
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Want to improve or prevent sagging
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Want to shorten their mid-face
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Lack skin firmness
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Want a non-surgical lift-up treatment
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Find HIFU or RF (radiofrequency) treatments insufficient
RESULTS
FEATURES
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What is a Thread Lift?
Thread lift (or "suture lift") is a treatment that involves inserting special medical threads into the subcutaneous tissue to lift the skin and muscles, thereby lifting sagging areas. The threads (sutures) have barbed protrusions called "cogs" that hook onto the tissues within the skin to lift the desired areas. There are various types of thread lift, including those combined with mesh and those with cogs in all directions.
This procedure aims to lift sagging that causes wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and jowls. This will help to achieve an ideal face line. Thread lifts are expected to tighten the entire face, improving and preventing sagging.
Furthermore, the stimulation from the cogs activates cells within the skin, promoting the production of collagen and elastin, which are essential for skin firmness, around the threads. This is another feature of thread lifts, as it leads to skin that is elastic from within. Collagen and elastin are gradually produced over time, so the effects appear slowly. After about 2 to 3 months, you will likely feel the skin's elasticity more noticeably. Increased collagen can also tighten the skin, which may improve sagging pores and dry skin. -
Non-surgical, shorter downtime, and less noticeable scars
Many people considering sagging treatment often struggle between incisional facelift and non-incisional facelift. While facelifts involve pulling and suturing the skin to fix it, thread lifts are a non-surgical sagging treatment that does not use a scalpel.
Incisional lift-up treatments like facelifts, although having longer-lasting effects, typically require compression fixation after surgery and can cause severe swelling and puffiness, leading to longer downtime.
Thread lifts are a procedure that can lift without using a scalpel, and while symptoms like swelling and internal bleeding may occur, the downtime is short in most cases, with symptoms gradually subsiding in about a week. In most cases, threads are inserted from areas hidden by hair, and there is no need for suture removal, with the wound being only 2-3mm and barely noticeable. This procedure is suitable for those who are hesitant about incisional treatments or want to minimize downtime.
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Downtime after BIANCA LIFT（Thread Lift）
While there are individual differences, thread lifts generally have minimal downtime. Symptoms such as swelling, puffiness, internal bleeding, and a pulling sensation may occur, but they are usually mild and gradually subside within about a week.
Various Types of Dissolvable Threads Available
BIANCA LIFT (various thread lifts) uses multiple types of dissolvable threads and adopts a customized approach to select the optimal thread based on the condition of the sagging.
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BIANCA LIFT: Recommended for those new to thread lifts
This is an original thread made and imported from Korea by BIANCA CLINIC. It offers high lifting and fixing power, serving as a base thread for creating a foundation that resists sagging. It is recommended for those who want an overall lift from the mid-face to the jawline, and for those who are trying thread lift treatment for the first time.
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BIANCA LIFT W: Recommended for those concerned about their face line, as well as their chin and double chin
This is an original thread from BIANCA CLINIC, further improved from BIANCA LIFT, with bi-needle processing featuring needles at both ends of the cogs. It allows for lifting and tightening not only of the cheeks but also under the chin, making it recommended for those concerned about their face line as well as a double chin.
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Artemis Lift: Recommended for those who want to maintain the lifting effect
This thread was developed by a team of experienced Korean and Japanese doctors with extensive experience and achievements in thread lifts, to suit the Japanese bone structure and needs. It is sometimes referred to as a "fourth-generation thread." The special pentagonal cogs have an independent structure compared to cutting-type cogs, which is characteristic of their high thread strength. It hooks onto and fixes the tissue at the lifted position, making it recommended for those who want to maintain the lifting effect for a long time.
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Tesslift: Recommended for those who prioritize lifting effect
This thread was developed by ZISHEL Co., Ltd. in Korea. The PDO material used in Tesslift is said to have a fat-reducing effect. It features a special structure where barbs (thorns) are covered by a 3D mesh. The barbs grasp the subcutaneous tissue, and the surrounding tissue enters the 3D mesh, allowing the lifting effect to last for a long time. The thread tip is placed in a Z-shape, which is said to provide three times the fixing power of regular threads, making it recommended for those who prioritize the lifting effect.
TREATMENT PROCESS
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Doctor's Diagnosis and Counselin
First, there is counseling and a doctor's diagnosis. We confirm the patient's concerns and budget, and discuss the appropriate treatment to create their ideal facial contour. Please feel free to ask any questions or clarify any uncertainties.
First, there is counseling and a doctor's diagnosis. We confirm the patient's concerns and budget, and discuss the appropriate treatment to create their ideal facial contour. Please feel free to ask any questions or clarify any uncertainties.
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Face Washing
The thread lift procedure is performed with makeup removed. You will cleanse and wash your face in the powder room to prepare your skin.
The thread lift procedure is performed with makeup removed. You will cleanse and wash your face in the powder room to prepare your skin.
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Design and Anesthesia
After confirming the patient's concerns, bone structure, and facial fat, we decide the areas to be corrected and propose a treatment plan including the type, insertion location, insertion method, and number of threads to be used. While you confirm the plan, the doctor will mark your face, anticipating the finished look. Once the design is decided, anesthesia will be administered to prepare for the procedure. We offer various anesthesia options, including local anesthesia, relaxation anesthesia, and intravenous anesthesia, according to your preference.
After confirming the patient's concerns, bone structure, and facial fat, we decide the areas to be corrected and propose a treatment plan including the type, insertion location, insertion method, and number of threads to be used. While you confirm the plan, the doctor will mark your face, anticipating the finished look. Once the design is decided, anesthesia will be administered to prepare for the procedure. We offer various anesthesia options, including local anesthesia, relaxation anesthesia, and intravenous anesthesia, according to your preference.
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Procedure
Once the anesthesia is confirmed to be effective, threads are carefully inserted along the markings using a special needle for thread lifts. While confirming the effect, threads are carefully passed one by one. Finally, the skin is pressed down, the threads are pulled out, and finely adjusted. After disinfection and removal of markings, the procedure is complete. The procedure typically takes about 20-30 minutes, though it varies depending on the type and number of threads inserted.
Once the anesthesia is confirmed to be effective, threads are carefully inserted along the markings using a special needle for thread lifts. While confirming the effect, threads are carefully passed one by one. Finally, the skin is pressed down, the threads are pulled out, and finely adjusted. After disinfection and removal of markings, the procedure is complete. The procedure typically takes about 20-30 minutes, though it varies depending on the type and number of threads inserted.
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Aftercare
You can wash your face and shower from the day of the procedure. Makeup can be applied from the next day. Should you have any concerns after the thread lift procedure, please rest assured that we will provide appropriate care.
You can wash your face and shower from the day of the procedure. Makeup can be applied from the next day. Should you have any concerns after the thread lift procedure, please rest assured that we will provide appropriate care.
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FAQ
- Q Who is a thread lift suitable for?
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Thread lifts are recommended for those concerned about sagging cheeks or chin, or wrinkles like nasolabial folds and marionette lines. It's also recommended for those who want sagging treatment but are hesitant about extensive surgery like a facelift.
- Q How long can I expect to feel the effects of a thread lift?
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You can feel the lift-up effect immediately after the procedure.
- Q What are the pros and cons of thread lifts and facelifts?
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The advantage of a thread lift is that it provides a lift-up without incision, and scars are barely noticeable. The disadvantage is that its effects are temporary compared to a facelift involving incisions. However, some threads have been developed that can maintain effects longer, making it a recommended procedure for those who are hesitant about incisions.
- Q Are scars noticeable at the thread insertion site?
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Threads are inserted in areas where scars are less noticeable, such as the hairline or temples. The insertion site will form a scab within about a week after the procedure, but once the scab comes off, the scar will be barely noticeable.
- Q Is the thread lift procedure painful?
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Anesthesia is administered beforehand, so there is usually little pain during the procedure. However, there may be some pain or discomfort during anesthesia injection or when the thread is passed through the skin. If you experience pain after the procedure, pain medication can be prescribed depending on your condition, so please consult with your doctor or nurse.
- Q What should I be careful about after a thread lift procedure?
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To prolong the effect of the thread lift, you need to be careful not to stimulate the treated area. For about one month after the procedure, refrain from facial massages and dental treatments. If threads were inserted near your hairline, avoid perms and hair coloring, as chemicals could worsen swelling during downtime. Also, avoid intense exercise, prolonged bathing, saunas, and alcohol consumption, as these can promote blood circulation.
- Q How many threads are effective for a thread lift?
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The effective number of threads for a thread lift varies depending on the type of thread and the desired outcome. For threads with a certain thickness, typically 6 to 10 threads (about 3 to 5 threads per side) are often sufficient to feel the effect. For thinner, shorter threads, dozens of threads may be inserted. We offer customized proposals based on your concerns, so please consult us during counseling.
- Q What happens to dissolved threads?
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Dissolved threads are absorbed into the body over time. After absorption, collagen and elastin are generated at the insertion site, which helps to maintain the lifting effect.
- Q What materials are used for dissolvable threads?
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The mainstream of thread lifts uses dissolvable threads. Dissolvable thread materials include PDO (polydioxanone) and PCL (polycaprolactone). PDO is also used as a medical suture material, with a duration of 6 months to 1 year. PCL is flexible and slowly absorbed, making it suitable for frequently moving areas like the eyes and mouth, with effects lasting 2-3 years.
- Q Is thread lift a procedure that provides permanent effects?
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Thread lifts do not provide permanent effects. If you desire permanent effects, please consider a facelift with incisions.
- Q How long does the effect of a thread lift last?
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The effect of a thread lift lasts for different lengths of time, depending on the thread type, insertion site, and skin condition, but it typically lasts from 6 months to 3 years. The effect does not immediately disappear when the thread dissolves, as the lifting effect is maintained by promoting the production of collagen and elastin.
- Q Are there any side effects from thread lift procedures?
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There is a possibility of swelling, internal bleeding, infection, etc.
- Q Can thread lifts be performed multiple times?
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While a single thread lift procedure can be effective, its effects are temporary, so regular treatments can help maintain the lift-up effect. Although individual differences exist, receiving the procedure again every 6 months to 2 years can help maintain a beautiful appearance. However, frequent maintenance may put a burden on the skin. Please consult with your doctor to determine when to receive additional treatments and at what appropriate frequency.
- Q Which is better, thread lift or HIFU?
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If you desire immediate results, a thread lift is recommended. HIFU is expected to tighten the skin, making it suitable for those who prioritize preventing sagging. We will assess your concerns and condition to propose the most suitable sagging treatment, so please consult us during counseling.
- Q At what age is a thread lift effective?
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Thread lifts are suitable for people of all ages and genders who are concerned about sagging or desire an ideal face line. It is recommended for those over 40 whose sagging has become noticeable due to aging, as well as for younger people in their 20s and 30s as a preventive measure against sagging.
- Q Will thread lifts make my cheekbones more prominent?
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If you have a lot of fat around your cheeks or prominent cheekbones, a thread lift procedure may make your cheekbones more noticeable. During the pre-procedure design phase, we will assess the possibility of hollow cheeks and determine if a thread lift is suitable for you, so please consult us first.