Korean clinics use dissolvable sutures like MINT, Epiticon, and Silhouette Soft to rejuvenate the face. Specialists categorise these by material. These include Polydioxanone (PDO) for collagen stimulation. Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLLA) adds longevity. Polycaprolactone (PCL) provides maximum durability.
- MINT threads: Patented moulded cogs provide superior grip for mechanical lifting and jawline definition.
- Epiticon threads: Specialised structures used at HERSHE Plastic Surgery to achieve high success rates.
- Silhouette Soft: Uses bi-directional cones for structural repositioning and longer-lasting facial lifting results.
- Mono and I-threads: Smooth strands inserted to promote skin thickening through gradual collagen remodelling.
Bookimed Expert Insight: PDO threads are the standard. However, Seoul clinics like Forena Clinic often bundle thread lifts with Poretox or energy-based treatments. Combining threads with Ultherapy or Thermage helps maintain the lift longer. Threads alone can lose half their tension within two months.
Patient Consensus: Expect a tight pulling sensation under local anaesthesia. Temporary discomfort when yawning or smiling is common during the first weeks. Most find MINT or cog threads effectively sharpen the jawline. However, results in Korea typically fade within 6–12 months.