Hello, I’m Dr. Kim Gwangtae, Medical Director of Beautiful Mitam Clinic in Myeongdong.
Over the past 22 years, I’ve met patients through roughly 100,000 procedures.
Whether you spend 10,000 won, 100,000 won, or 1,000,000 won and more—my belief is to do my absolute best for every patient and deliver satisfying results.
There is no such thing as “absolutely safe,” but there are principles that reduce risk.
Some people get thread lifting before a wedding, but instead of looking better, they experience visible thread lines or shadowing on the face.
This can happen when the treatment area, skin thickness, thread position (layer), tension direction, or fixation plan is mismatched.
That’s why Mitam focuses less on “pulling hard” and more on fixing naturally in a safe anatomical layer.
Research aimed at improving longevity while reducing burden
In the past, many thread lifting methods in Korea skipped the fixation step, which often led to relatively short-lasting results.
On the other hand, traditional “SMAS fixation” techniques tended to last longer, but required a scalp incision (about 5 cm)—a significant burden.
Mitam Lifting began as research to improve the trade-offs of both approaches.
| Comparison Point | Mitam Lifting Approach |
|---|---|
| Incision burden | Designed to avoid incisions when possible (decided after consultation based on condition) |
| Fixation design | Prioritizes “fixation points/direction” to improve longevity |
| Natural look | Aims for refined contours rather than excessive tension |
| Recovery | Reduces unnecessary intervention to lower recovery burden |
Accurate layers and safe approaches determine outcomes
Patients often ask:
“Doctor, how many threads would be right for me? How often should I do this?”
But the effectiveness of thread lifting is not determined by the number of threads or the interval.
To improve satisfaction, the key is a plan that hooks and fixes onto the SMAS layer.
The SMAS is known to be a thin layer at around 4.5 mm beneath the skin (varies by individual),
so without sufficient experience it can be difficult to target accurately, and results may be limited.
In the end, the difference in outcome depends less on “how many threads” and more on how experienced the doctor is and how deep their anatomical understanding is.
PDO / PCL / PLLA (Longevity varies by individual)
Unlike HIFU or RF treatments, thread lifting often shows visible changes right after the procedure,
and compared to incisional surgery, it has advantages such as no scarring and faster recovery.
However, the sense of longevity can vary depending on the type of thread.
| Type | Key Features (Summary) |
|---|---|
| PDO | Because it remains in the body for a relatively shorter time, the tension may feel like it lasts about 3–4 months (varies by individual). |
| PCL | Remains in the body for 18–24 months, and even after it dissolves, fibrosis/collagen formation may persist and help long-term maintenance (varies by individual). |
In the beginning, 2–3 times per year, and later about once per year, may help prevent sagging and maintain stability (depends on your individual condition).
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The before/after photos on this page are examples to help understanding, and results may vary depending on an individual’s skin condition/structure/tissue response/treatment plan.
We look at “layers/fixation/direction” before “number of threads.”
Even using the same threads, thread lifting does not produce identical results.
That’s because every face differs in skin thickness, fat distribution, sagging direction, and muscle use.
Mitam focuses not on “pulling,” but on fixation design,
first planning which layer, which direction, and which points to secure first.
In general, people with some facial volume—typically in their late 30s to 50s— often report good satisfaction with lifting (varies by individual). Exact indications will be guided after consultation.
Not exaggerated—phrases we actually hear in clinic
“It doesn’t look overly pulled—my facial lines just look more refined.”
Results may vary by individual and treatment plan.“Recovery was faster than I expected, so it didn’t disrupt my schedule much.”
Swelling/bruising/pain vary by individual.“After a few weeks, it looked even more natural.”
Differences may occur during the tissue adaptation process.The points people most commonly check before treatment
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