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العربيةTESS Thread Lift
TESS is a thread in which a barbed central thread is surrounded by a cylindrical net (mesh) woven from fine threads. The manufacturer describes this structure as closer to a scaffold than to a thread.
- Manufacturer
- TESS Co., Ltd.
- Thread shape
- Barbed core thread + cylindrical mesh
- Procedure time
- About 30 minutes
- Anesthesia
- Local anesthesia; sedation if you wish
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What Kind of Thread Is TESS?
TESS is a thread made by TESS Co., Ltd., a Korean company. At the center is a core thread with small barbs, surrounded by a cylindrical net woven from fine threads. The barbs protrude through the net and grip the tissue.
The manufacturer explains that after insertion, the surrounding tissue settles into the gaps in the net and holds the thread, while the central core thread maintains the shape of the net.
TESS Products
TESS products are divided into facial lifting products (TESS SOFT, VDERM) and products for the nose. The manufacturer explains that VDERM is designed for the middle and lower face (cheeks, jawline).
Face Plus sometimes uses TESS together with other threads such as QTL. The doctor decides how many threads to insert and in which direction after looking at the condition of your face.
TESS Thread Lift: Who We Recommend a Consultation For
- If your lower cheeks and jawline have sagged and your facial contour has become less defined
- If your jowls appear to have descended
- If the boundary between your jaw and neck has become blurred
- If you are looking into a way to lift sagging tissue without an incision
Whether a thread lift or surgery is right for you, depending on the degree of sagging, is explained in Lifting Overview.
How Does Face Plus Use TESS?
Which thread to use is not chosen by the patient; the doctor decides after looking at the condition of your face. Depending on the degree of sagging, skin thickness, and the area, TESS is used on its own or together with other threads.
The basic approach at Face Plus is the reverse technique, in which threads are inserted toward the temple scalp rather than the cheek. Rather than pulling in one direction, we divide the lift across several directions, and the number of threads is decided according to the degree and location of the sagging.
Dr. Park Jung Keun personally handles everything from design to procedure. Details of the method are in Thread Lift Overview.
TESS Procedure Information
About 30 minutes
Local anesthesia; sedation if you wish
Not required
Take the antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medication for 3 days
Possible from the day after the procedure
What Precautions Apply After the TESS Procedure?
For about 2 weeks after the procedure, please follow the points below.
- It is best to avoid opening your mouth wide or biting down hard.
- It is best to avoid rubbing or pressing on the treated area.
- It is best to avoid sleeping face down.
- It is best to avoid strenuous exercise for 2 weeks.
- It is best to refrain from drinking alcohol for about 2 weeks.
The areas where the threads were inserted are on the side with hair, so tape does not stick well. For that reason, we prescribe an ointment and instruct you to apply it to those areas.
What Side Effects Can TESS Have?
After the procedure, temporary swelling, bruising, pain or a pulling sensation may appear, and most of these improve over time.
Depending on the person, symptoms such as skin dimpling, asymmetry or infection may occur, so it is important to consult thoroughly with an experienced medical team before the procedure.
Do not wait in these cases
The changes below are ones you should tell the clinic (02-541-8500) about without waiting until your next visit.
- When pain keeps getting worse over several days
- When one side becomes red and swollen or you have a fever
- When a hard lump can still be felt
- When a thread shows through the skin or its end sticks out
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Do TESS Results Last?
How long a thread lift lasts depends on the type of thread used, the procedure method and your skin condition. In general, the effect can last from 6 months to over 1 year, and a procedure tailored to you along with consistent skin care helps.
How Is a Mesh Thread Different from an Ordinary Barbed Thread?
TESS has a structure in which a net-like mesh surrounds a barbed core thread. Only the form of the thread differs; it has not been established that one thread is better than the other. The doctor decides which thread to use after looking at the condition of your face.
I Can Feel the Threads. Is That a Side Effect?
In the early period after the procedure, you may feel the threads along their path or a pulling sensation, and in most cases this gradually eases over time. However, if a thread protrudes through the skin or pain or swelling persists, it is best to see the medical team.
Are There People Who Should Not Have a Thread Lift?
Depending on your skin and general health, the procedure may not be suitable. If there is an infection or inflammation in the treatment area, or if you have a high risk of bleeding or certain medical conditions, a prior consultation is needed. It is important to plan a procedure that fits your condition through a thorough consultation.
He personally consults on and performs facial aging treatments such as facelift, droopy eyelid surgery, and thread lift. The doctor personally sees you from consultation through recovery.
About the DoctorThe content of this page is general medical information provided in accordance with the Medical Service Act, and the effects and recovery time of surgeries and procedures may vary by individual. All surgeries and procedures can cause side effects, so please make your decision only after a thorough consultation with a plastic surgery specialist.