Thread lifts are not a long-lasting facelift solution because the skin relaxes; for a natural and durable result, the underlying muscles must be treated via a surgical facelift (such as SMAS or deep plane).

noli's read

Dr. Youn explains a well-documented anatomical reality in plastic surgery: skin is an elastic tissue that, when subjected to constant tension (like that of a simple thread), eventually stretches again. Clinical journals (notably the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) confirm that while facelifts using the superficial musculo-aponeurotic system (SMAS) or deep plane techniques offer results lasting 10 years or more, minimalist thread procedures often demonstrate limited long-term efficacy (observational studies and cohort follow-ups). The statement is therefore scientifically sound regarding the distinction between simple skin tightening and the restructuring of deep tissues. There is no exaggeration here, but rather a popularization of tissue mechanics. The creator is not disparaging other techniques; they are simply clarifying why expectations for durability differ depending on the approach.

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