Why do cheekbones appear larger after Mint Thread Lift? Analyzing potential side effects

※ This article is intended to provide medical information.

It is not subject to review under Article 56, Paragraph 2 and Article 57 of the Medical Service Act, and is not an advertisement unrelated to review content.

Hello,

I am Dr. Park Jeong-geun,

Director of Faceplus Plastic Surgery Clinic.

After a Mint Thread Lift, some patients say that

their cheekbones look more prominent.

The bone itself does not actually get larger.

Most of the time, this is a visual change that occurs as tissues shift.

If the mid-face tissue is pulled too strongly upwards, the volume above the cheekbones can be relatively emphasized.

This can be particularly noticeable in faces where the side cheekbones are already developed, making the upper part appear more prominent.

Another factor is initial swelling.

Immediately after the procedure, swelling can easily concentrate in the soft tissues around the cheekbones, creating a temporary illusion of wider cheekbones.

In such cases, the condition gradually stabilizes over time.

The problem arises when the approach is simply to ‘lift’ without analyzing where the tissue is being moved from and to.

Changes in facial proportions occur when facial structure is not considered.

The mid-face is not just a single mass.

The skin, fat layer, and retaining ligaments are connected in different directions.

When Mint threads are inserted, if the tissue is pulled too strongly only upwards, the outer part of the cheekbones can be relatively emphasized.

Conversely, if tissue that should be gathered inwards moves outwards, the face can appear wider.

If the original sagging progressed downwards and inwards, that direction should be corrected.

Cases where existing wrinkles are partially improved but facial proportions become awkward arise from such design differences.

Simply pulling a lot is not the solution.

The priority is to decide which areas to reduce and which to maintain.

Factors to check when cheekbones appear prominent

First is the intensity of the tension.

If fixed too strongly beyond what is necessary, adjacent tissues become relatively emphasized.

Second is the insertion depth.

If too shallow, irregularities may appear on the surface; if too deep, unintended areas may also move.

Third is the existing facial shape.

If the cheekbones are already developed, an approach that only lifts the upper part should be carefully considered.

In such cases, it is necessary to first address lower sagging or consider the overall balance.

Many cases mistaken for side effects are temporary swelling or the tissue adaptation process.

However, if asymmetry is severe or pain persists for a long time, the position and fixation status should be re-diagnosed.

Actual potential side effects and prevention principles

Possible side effects include dimpling, localized depressions, asymmetry, and overcorrection.

Most of these subside over time, but if the thread position is not appropriate, adjustment may be necessary.

Since Mint threads have relatively strong fixation, the direction and intensity must be precisely determined during the design phase.

Lifting is not simply a treatment that pulls upwards, but a process of repositioning sagging tissues to their original place.

You should understand that it is a treatment to address sagging, not to reduce cheekbones.

Meticulously analyzing facial proportions and avoiding excessive pulling beyond what is necessary is the most important principle.

Naturalness comes from balance, not from the magnitude of force.

-Operating Hours-

-Contact Us-

-Directions-

Mint Thread Lift Cheekbones

Frequently Asked Questions

Can cheekbones appear larger after a Mint Thread Lift?

Yes, some people feel their cheekbones look more prominent after a Mint Thread Lift. This is not due to the bone actually getting larger, but rather a visual effect where the volume above the cheekbones is relatively emphasized as the mid-face tissue is strongly pulled upwards, or a temporary illusion of wider cheekbones due to initial swelling after the procedure.

Why does the phenomenon of larger-looking cheekbones occur?

The phenomenon of larger-looking cheekbones primarily occurs due to visual changes resulting from tissue movement. It can happen when tissue is pulled strongly only upwards without considering the facial structure, or when tissue that should be gathered inwards moves outwards. Additionally, excessive tension or inappropriate insertion depth can also be contributing factors.

How long does swelling last after a Mint Thread Lift?

Immediately after the procedure, swelling can easily concentrate in the soft tissues around the cheekbones, creating a temporary illusion of wider cheekbones. This condition gradually stabilizes over time, and most cases mistaken for side effects are temporary swelling or the tissue adaptation process.

What are the side effects of a Mint Thread Lift?

Possible side effects of a Mint Thread Lift include dimpling (skin indentation), localized depressions, asymmetry, and overcorrection. Most of these subside over time, but if the thread position is not appropriate, adjustment may be necessary. If asymmetry is severe or pain persists for a long time, a re-diagnosis is required.

What precautions should be taken for a Mint Thread Lift if cheekbones are already prominent?

In faces with already prominent cheekbones, an approach that only lifts the upper part should be carefully considered. In such cases, it is necessary to first address lower sagging or design the procedure while considering the overall facial balance. Simply pulling a lot is not the solution; it is important to decide which areas to reduce and which to maintain.