Fat compartments and retaining ligaments
Facial fat occupies distinct compartments supported by retaining ligaments. Hollowing and sagging may coexist, so tissue repositioning and volume replacement require separate assessment.
SIGNATURE / THREAD LIFTING
Thread Lifting
Thread selection based on tissue position and movement
We assess skin thickness, fat distribution, sagging and facial movement. Volume loss is distinguished from tissue descent before selecting threads, direction and treatment extent.
Facial layers and supporting structures
Skin, subcutaneous fat, the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) and facial muscles form a connected structure. Thickness and movement vary by area.
Thread structure and direction
Barbed threads support and reposition tissue. Smooth mono threads serve a different role and should not be expected to provide the same mechanical lift.
Movement and surrounding anatomy
Planning considers nerves, vessels, salivary structures and movement during speech and expression. Thin skin and tissue altered by previous procedures need individual assessment.
SIGNATURE THREAD LIFTING
Signature Thread Lifting
Mini Lift
Assessment of cheek, nasolabial and jawline sagging
AVIQUE’s thread-lifting program uses barbed threads. We assess upper-cheek and nasolabial concerns alongside lower-cheek and jawline sagging, taking movement around the mouth into account.
What “Mini Lift” means
Mini Lift is the subtitle of this thread-lifting program. It is different from an incisional surgical facelift. Treatment areas are selected after assessment.
Volume and skin firmness
Filler may be considered for associated volume loss and energy-based treatment for skin laxity. Combination and sequence depend on facial anatomy and previous treatment.
Bruising, swelling, pain, pulling, asymmetry, dimpling, thread exposure or infection may occur. Results and recovery vary; a surgical facelift result is not guaranteed.
Area-specific assessment
Skin thickness, fat volume and tissue descent are assessed around the cheeks, nasolabial area and jawline.
AVIQUE / THREAD SELECTION
MINT thread range
Thread structure and local tissue characteristics guide selection.
MINT Petit
MINT PETIT
MINT Fix
MINT FIX
MINT Mini
MINT MINI
MINT Mono
MINT MONO
Representative manufacturer and brand images, including international packaging. Actual packaging and specifications may differ. The selected thread will be explained before treatment.
Common questions
How does a thread lift differ from filler?
Threads address tissue position and support; filler addresses volume loss and contour. Similar-looking cheek or nasolabial concerns may have different causes.
Can I return to my routine immediately?
Bruising, swelling, pain, pulling and temporary dimpling may occur. Infection, thread exposure and asymmetry are also possible. Allow recovery time before travel or important events and follow individual aftercare advice.
References and further reading
Adapted from publicly accessible textbook material and contents, clinician-authored publications, professional guidance and manufacturer information. General information does not guarantee an individual result.
Meet your medical director
Lim Seungkyu
Medical Director, AVIQUE CLINIC
Board-certified in Family Medicine
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