2026-05-25
Thread Lifting (Double Chin, Nasolabial Folds) + LipoSound (Double Chin, Nasolabial Fat)
A case study of a male patient in his 30s who achieved a defined jawline through ultrasound-assisted liposuction (LipoSound) and thread lifting.
* Basic Information
# Male in his 30s
# Stubborn double chin fat despite consistent dieting
# Gradual sagging and drooping due to loss of skin elasticity
* Consultation
# By using ultrasound, subcutaneous fat can be broken down into fine particles. (Think of it as turning orange pulp into orange juice.) This allows the fat to be squeezed out through small openings or removed using a very small cannula, making the extraction highly effective.
# Since liposuction alone cannot resolve skin sagging, we planned to perform a lifting procedure simultaneously.
* Plan
# Ultrasound Liposuction (Double chin & nasolabial areas)
# Thread Lifting (Double chin & nasolabial areas)
* Post-operative Progress
# The bluntness has disappeared thanks to ultrasound liposuction, and the facial lines now appear well-defined.
# ‘LipoSound’ can be understood as a device that uses ultrasound to emulsify fat. Because it liquefies fat particles—like turning orange pulp into juice—it offers several benefits:
1. It is much smoother – fat can be squeezed out like water without applying great force, and it can be suctioned using only a small cannula. This results in less irritation, leading to faster recovery from bruising and swelling. Consequently, ‘bio-bonds’ (post-surgical adhesions) are also significantly reduced. 2. Since the ultrasound is emitted beneath the dermis, it provides additional skin elasticity and lifting effects. (You may know that devices like Ultherapy, Shurink, and Doublo Gold all operate on ultrasound principles.)
# Even with the same type of thread, the results can vary completely depending on the design and the vector of insertion. Whether the goal is simply to pull the skin up or to sculpt a defined jawline, the medical team’s extensive experience and personalized design are crucial!
# I primarily use ‘Silhouette Soft and Mint’ as lifting materials. The proper combination of these two threads not only provides a definitive lift but also induces collagen synthesis from within, allowing patients to feel their skin becoming firmer and more elastic after 2 to 3 months!
Consultations and surgeries should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon!
The VIBE that comes from extensive experience.
Vibe Plastic Surgery, Chief Surgeon Young-moon Yoo
Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur after surgery depending on the individual, and caution is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liposound treatment?
Liposound is a procedure that uses ultrasound to liquefy and remove subcutaneous fat. It effectively turns fat particles, which resemble orange segments, into a smooth, juice-like consistency, allowing for effective suction even with a small cannula, resulting in faster recovery and improved skin elasticity.
What threads are mainly used for thread lifting?
We mainly use Silhouette Soft and Mint threads. The appropriate combination of these two threads can effectively lift sagging areas and induce collagen synthesis from within, leading to improved skin elasticity.
Why are Liposound and thread lifting performed together?
It is difficult to completely resolve skin sagging with liposuction alone, which is why we combine it with a lifting procedure. By removing fat with Liposound and then tightening sagging skin with thread lifting, you can more effectively improve the lines of the double chin and nasolabial folds.
How long is the recovery period after Liposound treatment?
Liposound is less irritating than traditional liposuction because it uses ultrasound to gently emulsify fat. Therefore, recovery from bruising and swelling is faster, and there is less adhesion (bio-bond) after the procedure.
When do the skin elasticity improvement effects appear after thread lifting?
After thread lifting, since the threads induce collagen synthesis from within, you can feel the skin becoming firmer and more elastic after about 2-3 months. This is a characteristic of Silhouette Soft and Mint threads.
What is important during thread lifting?
Thread lifting is not just about pulling up; it is crucial to design it according to the individual's face shape, such as creating a jawline. Therefore, the medical team's extensive experience and personalized design for each individual greatly influence the treatment results.