UPTOYOU Thread Lift

UPTOYOU is a PDO (polydioxanone) thread from Forward Medical. PDO is a dissolvable material that is absorbed by the body over time and disappears.

At the center of the thread are blunt-tipped pentagonal barbs facing both directions, surrounded by a cylindrical net (3D mesh). The barbs are made by molding, pressing them in a mold.

The manufacturer explains that the thread is designed so that the barbs grip the tissue with a surface rather than a point, and the surrounding tissue settles into the open spaces of the mesh.

UPTOYOU comes in three types by thread length. In all of them, the thread is loaded in an 18G cannula.

The cannula is a type in which the barbs do not protrude outside it (W type). The manufacturer explains that after insertion, the thread can be positioned while checking its depth and direction.

The doctor decides which length to use and how many threads after looking at the condition of your face.

• If your cheeks and jawline have sagged and your facial contour has become less defined
• If the area around your nasolabial folds and mouth looks saggy
• If the outer corners of your eyes and your forehead line have drooped
• 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.

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, UPTOYOU 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.

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 manufacturer advises not to put excessive force or impact on the face for about 2 weeks after the procedure, until the tissue has settled in with the mesh.

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.

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.