Thread lifting is not merely pulling sagged skin.
Thread lifting is a treatment where medical absorbable threads are inserted beneath the skin to reposition sagged tissue in the desired direction and anchor it at key structural points.
Barbed threads provide an immediate lifting effect by anchoring into the tissue directly. Over time, the area surrounding the threads stimulates collagen synthesis and tissue remodeling, improving density and elasticity. In essence, thread lifting is closer to adjusting tissue location and supporting facial architecture than simply pulling skin upwards.
Should thread lifting only be performed after noticeable sagging occurs?
As time passes, not only skin elasticity declines, but the positions of fat and soft tissue shift, altering the underlying support structures of the face.
Therefore, during stages when sagging is minimal, rather than over-lifting, supporting areas where structural shifts begin helps preserve current facial contours and balance. Conversely, if sagging is already advanced, a multi-layered approach combining threads with distinct roles—such as lifting, fixation, and tissue regeneration—is employed.
Ultimately, what matters most is not age, but your current facial architecture and tissue condition.
Different facial changes require different types of threads
Thread lifting does not rely solely on threads that forcefully pull sagged tissue. The required thread types vary based on your facial architecture and the degree of structural change.
During early sagging stages, threads that support target areas and reinforce volume and elasticity can be utilized. When sagging has progressed, threads with strong tensile lifting power to move tissue directly can be combined with anchoring threads that hold the repositioned tissue in place. For delicate areas with thin skin, such as under the eyes, threads that refine fine lines and elasticity are chosen over strong lifting.
Maison Prive combines and customizes different threads according to what your face currently needs—whether it is lifting, fixation, tissue regeneration, or volume restoration.
What makes Silhouette Soft distinct?
Silhouette Soft features a unique structure where PLLA material is anchored with 360-degree cone-shaped structures.
Unlike conventional barbed threads, these cones provide a wider surface area to support tissue, enabling smooth, natural repositioning and fixation. It is exceptionally effective for refining broader facial zones—such as the mid-face, nasolabial folds, and jawline—while stimulating autologous collagen production as it gradually biodegrades inside the body. (Results vary individually, typically lasting 1 to 2 years).
- Silhouette Soft is an ideal consideration for:
- Sagging in the cheeks or mid-face accompanied by deepening nasolabial folds
- Those wishing to naturally define a blurred jawline and double chin
- Desiring smooth repositioning across broad facial areas rather than pulling one spot forcefully
- Seeking immediate mechanical lifting combined with progressive elasticity improvements over time
The core lies in 'Personalized Facial Architecture Design'
In thread lifting, beyond selecting the right thread, the key lies in the exact location, vector angle, and insertion depth.
A treatment plan must be meticulously designed by comprehensively evaluating skin thickness, fat pad position, skeletal framework, vector of sagging, and dynamic facial expression movements.
Maison Prive focuses on lifting, supporting, and reinforcing necessary zones to sustain your natively natural beauty and structural balance for a long time. Rather than forcibly altering a transformed appearance, our philosophy of thread lifting is to preserve good underlying architecture early on and maintain your natural, balanced face over time.
