A before-and-after case from LUHO Plastic Surgery showing how a midface thread lift refined the pati
September 16th, 2026
When skin elasticity begins to decline andfacial contours lose definition,
a thread lift may be considered for thoseseeking improvement without surgery.
Through this actual case, we will lookat which areas changed
after a midface thread lift near SinsaStation in Gangnam.
“Why Midface Sagging
Should Not Be Overlooked”
Reduced support and sagging around themidface
can make the face appear tired, heavy,or longer than it is.
These structural changes rarely improve ontheir own.
A carefully planned thread lift may helpreposition
descended tissue and create a fresher, morebalanced appearance.
The treatment should not focus on pullingthe skin as tightly as possible.
The direction of sagging, tissuethickness, and existing facial proportions
must all be considered when planning a midfacethread lift in Gangnam.
“How a Thread Lift Is Performed”
Threads with fine barbs or cogs engage thesurrounding
tissue and support it in an upwarddirection.
At LUHO Plastic Surgery, the treatmentis designed according to
each patient’s degree of sagging andunderlying facial structure.
The threads are positioned withconsideration of
the supporting tissue and SMAS layer tocreate stable support.
*These photographs were taken and publishedwith the patient’s consent.
Treatment outcomes and recovery periods mayvary by individual.
“Before the Thread Lift”
✔️ Descendedmid-cheek tissue
✔️ Poorlydefined jawline
✔️ Heavinessaround the mouth and deep cheek area
As the center of the cheek had shifteddownward,
the transition into the lower faceappeared heavier and less defined.
This distribution of tissue made theoverall
expression look tired and weighed down.
The treatment plan focused onrepositioning
the descended midface tissue to restoredefinition
and create a more dimensional facialcontour.
*These photographs were taken and publishedwith the patient’s consent.
Treatment outcomes and recovery periods mayvary by individual.
“Changes After the Midface Thread Lift”
✔️ Higherposition of the mid-cheek tissue
✔️ More definedjawline
✔️ Smoothercontours around the mouth and deep cheek area
As the center of the cheek wasrepositioned upward,
the midface appeared more compact andrefreshed.
Reducing the heaviness caused by midfacesagging
also helped the facial contours lookclearer and more defined.
The result is a more balanced appearance
while retaining the patient’s naturalfeatures.
A thread lift can look unnatural when thetreatment
focuses only on pulling the tissue upward.
A detailed treatment plan should account
for the current degree of sagging,
midface structure, tissue distribution,
and the direction in which support is needed.
If you are considering a thread lift,
take time to discuss which areasactually need repositioning
and how the procedure can be tailored toyour facial proportions.
