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Dr. Chen Discusses Thread Lifting and Facial Contours

Original article published February 27, 2023

Dermatologist Dr. Chen (陳昱璁), director of 明洞診所, discusses thread lifting in this archived feature. The original describes placing absorbable barbed threads through small entry points to provide a mechanical lift for selected facial concerns.

Design and technique both matter

The report discusses newer cobra-cog or “snake-tooth” designs, their hook area and flexibility, and the ability to adapt thread placement to different facial regions. Dr. Chen describes the importance of considering prominent cheekbones and areas involved in facial expression, making the practitioner’s experience especially relevant.

He reports that many consultations in his practice focused on a V-shaped contour, jowls or marionette lines. Some patients who were disappointed with energy-based tightening asked about a mechanical approach, but suitability still required assessment.

Recovery and follow-up

The original describes entry points near the hairline or beneath the ear and a period of tightness during the first few days. A simpler plan may settle over roughly a week, while more extensive placement in an older or more lax face may take longer. These are examples from the interview, not a fixed recovery time.

The article records the physician’s advice about cooling and avoiding activities that strongly move or compress the face, including massage, dental procedures, gum chewing, some energy-based procedures and face-down sleeping during the relevant recovery period. Instructions depend on the treating team’s plan.

Dr. Chen discusses collagen-related changes and an approximately one-year duration in some cases, while emphasizing the influence of thread choice, placement, technique and daily habits. The feature closes with maintaining healthy routines and a realistic discussion with a qualified physician.

Source: HERBEST’s archived feature with Dr. Chen (陳昱璁). Original photograph credited to 明洞診所.

Dr. Chen Discusses Thread Lifting and Facial Contours

Design and technique both matter

Recovery and follow-up

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