◆ Surgical information.

Anesthesia :IV Sedation + Local Anesthesia

Post operative treatment visits : 2-3 times

Stitch removal : None

Recovery Care : Bruising and swelling care

◆ What is 88Lifting?

The most effective out of all the thread liftings in current techniques for sagging skin! Been tested for over 30 years for the POD thread that is dissolvable and creates collagen as it melts. Not just lifting upwards but replacing the ligaments, skin and muscle to the original positions is the key! Creating slim and smooth facial contour by non-surgical method.

◆ Types of Threads


V-Loc Lifting with American Breand V-Loc that has 20 hooks per 1cm	Ultra V-Lift The most commonly used thread that is effective for skin elasticity	Golden Thread Promoting blood circulation and improvement of skin elasticity with lifting effect	Blue 360 degree hooks like rose homs that provide stronger fixation and longer maintenance	Sihouette Applying various shapes of thread according to each type. Provides volume with the lifting effect

Omega Provides more volume by dissolvable thread with hooks	TES Creates mesh shape that is effective for nasolabial folds and sagging lower face	EZ Lift Specially designed thread with small hooks that is effective for skin elasticity	Misko Inserting several scaffold type threads for skin lifting or bridge augmentation	Whirtwind Midas Lift Thread with hom-shape hooks that is effective for smooth facial contouring and sagging skin

◆ PDO(Polydioxanone) Absorbable Medical Thread
Stitching fiber that has been on clinical use for over 30 years. It gets absorbed into body within 6 months and has been widely used for lifting procedure. PDO thread comes in various shapes and hooks that can give accurate and effective lifting and fixation for sagging skin. It also promotes collagen production as it's inserted so skin rejuvenation and elasticity improvement can be expected

◆ADVANTAGES OF APRIL31 THREAD LIFTING

Outstanding Lifting Effect

Absorbable Medical Thread lifts up the sagging skin with strong fixation.

Improvement of skin tone. Whitening Effect

Promotes blood circulation, metabolism and collagen production for skin rejuvenation and whitening of skin.

Fundamental Improvement for skin elasticity and wrinkles

Provides collagen production which is effective for fine and thick wrinkles.

Cellulite improvement

Improves irregular skin contour.

Fundamental skin strength gets improved by collagen production after thread lifting.

Obvious increase of collagen fiber and blood vessels can be observed after PDO Thread Lifting

◆ Candidate for Thread lift

01. Mid-age group in their 40s~50s who are experiencing sagging skin from aging

02. Want to improve severely sagging lower face/jaw line and achieve v-line regardless that age

03. Want to improve nasolabial fold, sagging cheek or jaw line, buccal fat, under chin or neck wrinkles

04. Want to improve sagging skin after two-jaw surgery or facial contouring

05. Want to improve skin and wrinkles via non-surgical method

Provide regaining of skin strength in a very natural and safe way.

◆ Design and Method of Thread Lift according to each part.

01. Design the thread direction according to the sagging and facial part.

Shallow insertion of threads for thin skin parts such as under the eyes, upper part of nasolabial folds and etc. but deeper insertion as it gets to the lower face for effective

lifting result. Dr.Wonsuk Oh's thread lift technique provides effective yet natural result without visible threads from outer surface of skin.

02. Prcise procedure is carried out after sufficient consultation with Dr.Wonsuk Oh.

The result can be seen on the day of the surgery and more improvement such as whitening, wrinkle correction, stronger skin and etc. can be checked over the time

after 2 weeks as collagen gets produced.

Step1

Designing and Insertion

Step2

Lifting of sagging skin and fixation

Step3

Post Fixation

IV Sedation with local anesthesia

allows painless procedure.

Inject the threads in suitable positions and

give fixation after lifting without any incision.

Heal light laser treatment of injections can

promote faster deswelling and recovery.

◆ Cautions Before the Procedure

1. Minimal bruising, swelling and tightening sensation may take place but will be gone in a few days. 2. Edema : Edema may be created on the surgery day but will subside starting from the very next day. It may last 1-2 days more depending on the patient's skin condition

and blood circulation.

3. Needle Marks : Little marks will be created on where the thread was inserted but will disappear in 2-3 days. 4. Bruise : Unless the patient is on aspirin, OMEGA 3, or ginkgo leaf products bruising doesn't happen commonly. In case of partial bruising,it will naturally go away over 5-7

days. However, severe bruising around the eyes(for eye wrinkle procedure) may last for 2 weeks. 5. Pulling Sensation : Patient may feel tightening sensation on the face but will go away in few days. 6. For muscle reduction cases, twitching feeling may take place a few times in a week.

7. Patient may feel the thread when it's inserted close to the skin for fine wrinkle correction.We assist you for faster recovery and more effective result. ◆ Post Care and Home-Care Methods

After Thread Lift

- Edema, needle marks, bruise: Ice Pack Massage at Home - Stop medications or supplements such as aspirin, OMEGA 3, ginkgo leaf products, Vitamin E and etc, starting from 1week before the surgery to minimize any bruising. - For severely bruised cases, our clinic provides recovery injections and treatments.

After Ultra V Lift

- Although the tightening sensation may occur, too much facial massage is not recommended. - In case of sharp pain, Tylenol can correct it. - Light facial washing or shower with warm water is possible even on the surgery day. - Make up, light exercise is possible starting from 1 day after the surgery. - Please avoid hot bath or sauna for 1 week from the surgery day.

◆ Treatment Plan

01. Examine the nose condition,

bone structure and soft tissue

through 3D CT scanning

02. Consult with Rhinoplasty

Specialist Dr. Jae Hoon Kim

03. Devise a surgery plan

suitable for each patient

04. Perform surgery and

monitor recovery