Have you ever considered a thread lift?

 

"Mint Lift," "Gem Bar Thread," "Epyticon," "Teslift," "Silhouette Soft," "Mono Thread," "V Lift," "Omega Lift"…

 

With so many options available, it’s easy to get confused about which one to choose.

 

To be honest, "they are all quite similar" (in fact, many of them are very similar).

 

In this article, we'll simplify and clearly explain the different types of threads used in thread lifts.

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1️⃣ Classification of Thread Lifts by Material

Material	PDO (Polydioxanone)	PLLA (Poly-L-Lactic Acid)
Duration	3 to 6 months	12 months or more
Advantages	Cost-effective	Long-lasting, suitable for thicker fat layers
Disadvantages	Shorter duration, easier to correct in case of trouble	Higher cost, higher risk of nodules
Representative Products	Most thread lifts	Silhouette Soft

The threads used in thread lifts are primarily made from two materials:

 

PDO (Polydioxanone) and PLLA (Poly-L-Lactic Acid).

(PCL and PE are less common, so they are excluded.)

 

In fact, except for Silhouette Soft, almost all thread lifts use PDO.

 

You might feel that the duration is shorter than expected, but thread lifts are temporary lifting procedures, not surgeries, so their longevity has limits.

 

PLLA (Silhouette Soft) offers longer-lasting results and stronger lifting power, but due to its high cost, it may sometimes feel like the price is not significantly different from that of surgery.

Additionally, both PDO and PLLA are used as collagen-boosting ingredients, not only in thread lifts but also in skin boosters.

 

These materials help stimulate collagen production, improving the overall quality and firmness of the skin.

 

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2️⃣ Types of Thread Lifts by Purpose

Type	Mono Thread	Volume Thread	Cog Thread (Lifting Thread)
Purpose	Fine wrinkles and skin texture improvement	Wrinkle improvement	Full face lifting
Representative Products	Mono Thread	Gem Bar Thread, Cabin Thread, Scaffold Thread	Mint Lift, Epyticon, Blue Rose, Teslift, Silhouette Soft

Thread lifts are generally divided into three main types. Let's take a closer look at each type and its characteristics.

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🌟 Mono Thread

 

📷 Mono Thread Image

Mono Thread Image

Mono thread consists of smooth threads attached to a needle. It is primarily inserted into the dermis layer to promote collagen remodeling and improve skin firmness.

 

📷 Image of Mono Thread Procedure
Typically, several dozen threads are inserted into the face for treatment.

Mono thread is often performed with 50 threads per session.

 

However, the use of mono threads has decreased recently, as collagen boosters (skin boosters) have emerged, offering more effective results.

 

🔻 Disadvantages of Mono Threads
❌ Pain during insertion and longer downtime
❌ Threads may not be inserted evenly, leading to uneven results
❌ Risk of the threads shifting or protruding from the skin

 

For these reasons, collagen boosters have become the preferred treatment over mono threads.

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🌟 Volume Thread

📷 Volume Thread Image

Volume Thread is used to increase the volume of wrinkles.

 

The threads are spiral or cylindrical in shape, and they help improve skin firmness by providing a lifting effect.

📷 Representative Products (Gemver Thread, Cabin Thread)
The Gemver Thread is especially well-known, and it belongs to the same category as Cabin Thread and Scaffold Thread.

 

🔹 Effective Areas
✔ Nasolabial folds (smile lines)
✔ Frown lines (between the eyebrows)

 

Volume threads are more effective when combined with fillers (like hyaluronic acid). The threads help prevent the movement of the filler, ensuring a more stable and long-lasting effect.

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🌟 Cog Threads (Cog Thread) | The Classic Lifting Thread

📷 Image of Cog Thread
Cog threads are threads that have "hooks" (cogs) on them. These threads are inserted into the deeper layers of the skin (the SMAS fascia) to lift and tighten sagging areas of the face.

Representative Products:
✅ Mint Lift
✅ Epyticon
✅ Blue Rose
✅ Teslift

✅ Silhouette Soft
✔ Mint Lift has 360° hooks, offering a high level of fixation.
✔ Silhouette Soft uses "cones" instead of hooks.

 

If the insertion direction and fixation points of the cog threads are not properly designed, there are risks such as "excessive cheekbone prominence" or "hollow cheeks." Therefore, it is crucial to receive treatment from an experienced doctor.

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✅ Summary (3-line overview)

 

✔ Mono thread has limited effectiveness and is less commonly used now.

✔ Volume threads have a synergistic effect when combined with fillers.

✔ Cog threads come in many types, but the basic principle is the same, with Mint Lift being the easiest to use.

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💬 If you have any questions about thread lifts, feel free to leave a comment 😊

 

Thank you for reading until the end!

 

📍 Primi Clinic
52 Seongsu-ilro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 3F (Primi Clinic)