Have you considered thread lifts?

 

Mint Lift, Jenbora, Epticon, Teslift, Silhouette Soft, Mono Thread, Embedded Thread, V-Lift, Omega Lift... and many more.

 

With so many options, it's natural for patients to feel confused.

 

You might think, "Aren't they all pretty similar?"
(In fact, most of them are quite similar.)

 

This time, we will thoroughly organize and introduce the different types of threads used in thread lifts.

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📌 Classification by Thread Material

 

Ingredients: PDO (Polydioxanone) vs. PLLA (Poly-L-Lactic Acid) Ingredient PDO (Polydioxanone) PLLA (Poly-L-Lactic Acid) Duration 3 to 6 months Over 12 months Advantages Affordable / Quickly absorbed, making corrections easier if needed Stronger durability / Suitable for areas with thicker fat layers Disadvantages Shorter duration Expensive / Higher risk of nodules Representative Products Most thread lift products Silhouette Soft When classifying thread lift threads by material, PDO (Polydioxanone) and PLLA (Poly-L-Lactic Acid) are the most representative. (PCL and PE threads are not mainstream, so they are omitted.)   In practice, almost all threads, except Silhouette Soft, are made from PDO.   Were you surprised by the shorter duration than expected?   As mentioned later, thread lifts are primarily designed for short-term lifting and are not a surgical procedure.   Silhouette Soft offers a longer duration and stronger fixation, which might seem like an advantage, but it comes at a higher cost and does not provide permanent effects.   If multiple sessions are required, the results may be comparable to surgery, which makes it harder to recommend actively.

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Classification by Purpose of Thread Lift

Thread Type	Purpose	Representative Products
Mono Thread	Improves fine lines / Enhances skin texture and firmness	Mono
Volume Thread	Improves wrinkles / Increases skin volume	Jenbora, Spiral Thread, Cabin Thread, Scaffold
Cog Thread (Barbed Thread)	Lifts the face / Improves sagging	Blue Rose, Mint Lift, Epticon, Silhouette Soft, Teslift, V-Lift, Omega Lift

After looking at the differences in materials, thread lifts can be classified into three categories based on their purpose: Mono Thread, Volume Thread, and Cog Thread.

 

Let’s take a closer look at each of them.

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📌 Mono Thread

Mono thread has a structure where a simple thread is attached to a needle.

This thread is inserted into the dermis to promote collagen remodeling and improve skin elasticity.

 

Features

✅ Multiple threads need to be inserted across the entire face.
✅ It is common to use over 50 threads in one session.

 

However, recently, mono threads are rarely used.

 

The reason for this is the introduction of collagen boosters.

 

💡 Even though they use the same ingredient (PDO), collagen boosters are more effective and carry a lower risk of side effects, making the benefits of using mono threads nearly obsolete.

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📌 Volume Thread

Volume threads are designed to increase volume and improve wrinkles. These threads are typically in a curl or cylinder shape.

Representative Products

• Jenbora
• Cabin Thread
• Spiral Thread

 

Volume threads are inserted beneath wrinkles, using the volume of the thread itself to make wrinkles less noticeable while stimulating collagen production.

 

They are particularly effective in improving frown lines and nasolabial folds.

 

Precautions

Volume threads alone may not provide sufficient results, so they are typically used in combination with fillers (such as hyaluronic acid injections) to achieve a synergistic effect.

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📌 Cog Thread (Barbed Thread)

Cog means "barb," referring to threads with barbs attached to them.

Representative Products

• Mint Lift
• Epticon
• Blue Rose
• Teslift
• Silhouette Soft

 

Cog threads are used to physically lift the face by gripping the tissue with the barbs on the thread, aiming to improve sagging.

 

Most cog threads have 180° barbs, but Mint Lift features 360° barbs, and Silhouette Soft is characterized by cones instead of barbs.

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Summary (3-line summary)

 

✅ Mono thread is rarely used nowadays as it has no significant advantages compared to collagen boosters.

✅ Volume threads are more effective when used in combination with fillers.

✅ There are many types of cog threads, but the basic principle is the same. Mint Lift offers a relatively balanced approach.

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💬 If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment! 😊

 

✨ Thank you for reading until the end! ✨

 

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