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# Immediate Lifting# Contour Support

Immediate support
for sagging tissue

SH Thread Lift

Thread Lifting

What Is a Thread Lift?

Firmly lifting sagging skin for a taut look

A thread lift is a procedure that inserts medical threads without an incision to pull up sagging skin,
improving wrinkles with quick results.

With no incision, recovery is short, and as the inserted threads dissolve they stimulate collagen production,
making the skin firmer for a defined facial line.

The key to a thread lift is not pulling,
but a structure that supports the tissue stably.
Dr. Seonghun Kim, SH Chief Director
01

Before & After

Not simple pulling,
but lifting that supports tissue

02

Before & After

Even as time passes,
contours that stay natural

SH’s Specialty

What Makes SH Plastic Surgery's Thread Lift Special

SH does not follow trends.
We design the timing and structure that suit your face now.

  1. 01

    Genuine medical threads

    We use only approved medical threads made for lifting, for greater safety.

  2. 02

    Natural lifting without an incision

    The skin is lifted without an incision, reducing tissue damage and burden for natural, unnoticeable results.

  3. 03

    Quick procedure · quick recovery

    A short procedure time minimizes swelling and bruising and allows a quick return to daily life.

  4. 04

    Improves wrinkles · sagging together

    Loose skin and deep wrinkles are improved together for firm contours.

SH's Approach to Facial Structure

Leonardo da Vinci's
structural analysis
SH's thread lift

To draw a beautiful face, Leonardo da Vinci
did not simply trace its outline.
He divided the face by reference points and analyzed the role of each position.

Reinforcing the tissue support structure
for a stable lift.

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※ Results of surgery or procedures vary from person to person.

Types of Lifting Threads

I-Thread / Mint thread / ElastiDream: comparing features

  1. 1

    I-Thread (HEALUX)

  2. 2

    An absorbable PDO lifting thread

    • Absorbable PDO thread
    • Fixes and lifts skin tissue
    • Stimulates collagen production
    • Lasts about 1~2 years
    • A relatively natural lifting effect
  3. 3

    Mint thread (Mint Lift)

  4. 4

    A PDO lifting thread with 3D barbs

    • Absorbable PDO thread
    • 360° 3D barb structure
    • Strong tissue fixation
    • Lifting effect for sagging skin
    • Lasts about 1~2 years
  5. 5

    ElastiDream

  6. 6

    A highly elastic, non-absorbable lifting thread

    • Non-absorbable polyester thread
    • Highly elastic structure
    • Maintains a natural line
    • Maintains tissue elasticity
    • Lasts about 3~7 years or more

A KFDA-approved absorbable PDO facial lifting thread used to pull or fix skin tissue to improve wrinkles and elasticity.

An absorbable PDO lifting thread made with a patented molding method; its 360° three-dimensional barbs anchor firmly in skin tissue for a strong lifting effect.

A highly elastic, non-absorbable thread made of polyester fibers that supports tissue flexibly and maintains a natural, lasting lift.

If necessary

When a Thread Lift
Is Needed

  1. If necessary 01

    You want lifting
    without surgery

  2. If necessary 02

    You want to refine your jawline and facial contour

  3. If necessary 03

    You are concerned about nasolabial folds, a double chin or sagging

  4. If necessary 04

    Loss of elasticity
    gives you an aged look

  5. If necessary 05

    You want a quick procedure and quick recovery

  6. If necessary 06

    You want a strong lifting effect

Thread Lift Procedure

  1. Step 01

    1. Customized design

    The type of thread and its direction are designed to suit each individual face.

  2. Step 02

    2. Lifting thread insertion

    Lifting threads are inserted into the treatment area.

  3. Step 03

    3. Thread fixation

    The skin is lifted in the desired direction and the threads are fixed securely.

  4. Step 04

    4. Finishing

    The threads are trimmed to finish, leaving a firmer face

Effects After Thread Lift

  • Effect 01. Natural, immediate lifting
  • Effect 02. Firm, youthful skin
  • Effect 03. Collagen improves skin elasticity, brightness and volume
  • Effect 04. Long-lasting, definite effects
  • Effect 05. Customized lifting with a variety of approved specialty threads
  • Effect 06. Minimal scarring with no incision
Caution

Aftercare and Precautions

  • It is best to avoid salty food to prevent swelling.
  • It is best to avoid hard food during the recovery period.
  • Apply ice packs to reduce swelling and pain; warm compresses help from 3 days after the procedure.
  • For 4 weeks, it is best to sleep on your back rather than on your side.
  • Alcohol and smoking are possible from 4 weeks after the procedure.
  • It is best to avoid jogging, swimming, meridian massage and similar activities for 6 weeks

SH Plastic Surgery's Surgical Principles

Plastic surgery is not simply a technique for changing appearance;
it is medicine that understands the structure and balance of the face.

For natural and stable results, SH Plastic Surgery performs surgery
based on the following principles.

1

We analyze structure first

The eyes, nose and face are not independent structures; they influence each other to form your impression.

SH Plastic Surgery does not look only at the shape of the eyes or nose; we analyze

  • Eyeball position
  • Brow bone structure
  • Facial skeleton
  • Tissue balance

to understand the facial structure first.

2

We value balance over excessive change

The goal of plastic surgery is not to change the face excessively
but to improve its overall balance.

SH Plastic Surgery considers facial proportions and harmony
to pursue natural and stable change.

3

Surgery begins with design

Good results are not suddenly created in the operating room.
We create a design suited to your facial structure through accurate analysis, and the surgery is performed based on that design.

SH Plastic Surgery performs design-based surgery grounded in structural analysis.

4

We consider long-term stability

Results should look natural not only right after surgery but also as time passes.

SH Plastic Surgery chooses the surgical method
with tissue stability and long-term change in mind.

5

Patient safety comes first

The most important thing in plastic surgery is patient safety.

  • A dedicated, accountable medical team
  • Surgeon name disclosure in the operating room
  • Systematic management of the surgical environment

These measures keep the surgical environment safe.

SH PHILOSOPHY

Natural beauty
begins with structure and balance

SH Plastic Surgery designs change based on an understanding of facial structure,
not a simple change in appearance.

The change that suits each patient most naturally:
that is SH Plastic Surgery's standard for plastic surgery

SH Post-Operative Care System

SH Plastic Surgery systematically manages swelling, pain, scarring and the other recovery concerns
patients worry about most, with a 1:1 personalized care system.

  • System 01

    Swelling injection treatment

    Injections that help relieve swelling and bruising for faster recovery of the surgical area
    Care that speeds recovery and brings your return to daily life sooner

  • System 02

    Swelling laser care

    Laser care effective for relieving swelling, for faster recovery of the surgical area
    Helps tissue stabilization and recovery

  • System 03

    Scar injection treatment

    If a scar hardens or becomes raised, scar injections tailored to your condition soften and improve it
    Early scar management to maintain a natural result

  • System 04

    Recovery management system

    Warming blankets & instant warm-air units verified for safety to international standards
    Help maintain body temperature and blood circulation after surgery for a more stable recovery

  • System 05

    LDM ultrasound care

    Uses ultrasound energy to support skin tissue recovery
    and helps tissue stabilization and swelling relief.

  • System 06

    Radiofrequency care

    Uses radiofrequency energy to improve blood circulation
    and support tissue recovery and skin condition.

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