Silhouette Lift
Korean name: 실리프팅, 매선
About this procedure
Inserting medical threads that decompose in the body under the skin, physically pulling and fixing sagging tissues with barbs (cogs) while inducing collagen regeneration. The threads are absorbed, and the regenerated collagen maintains elasticity.
Who it's for
Sagging cheeks and jawline, nasolabial and perioral wrinkles, V-line contouring. For those seeking immediate lifting with energy treatments.
Effect
Immediate physical lifting + subsequent collagen regeneration. Individual results may vary.
Procedure time
Approximately 15 to 40 minutes (depending on thread type and quantity).
Anesthesia
Local (commonly combined with lidocaine and epinephrine). Some clinics may use sedation (check with the clinic for standard practices).
Downtime
Swelling and bruising almost always accompany the procedure. Average return to daily activities within 3 to 5 days, with swelling nearly resolved in 2 weeks. Indentation and asymmetry are temporary in the initial phase.
Recommended stay in Korea
3 to 5 days (7 days considering bruising) (check with the clinic for standard practices). Actual schedule to be confirmed during clinic consultation.
Often combined with
Complementary mention of energy treatments like HIFU and RF.
Alternative procedures
Facelift surgery (surgical, certain but longer recovery), HIFU (non-invasive).
Cautions
Possible risks include swelling, bruising, bleeding, infection, pain, sensory changes, asymmetry, skin indentation, thread exposure/migration, inflammation, and neurovascular damage. Alcohol and smoking increase the risk of inflammation and necrosis.
Aftercare
Avoid alcohol, sauna, and intense exercise on the day of the procedure; apply cold compresses for 24 hours; avoid sauna and swimming for 1 week; refrain from strong massages, RF, and heat stimulation for 2 months; avoid alcohol and smoking for about 4 weeks (recommendations may vary by clinic).