ショッピングリフトは効果なし？ビアンカクリニック明石仙姫医師が糸リフトとの違いを解説

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2024.06.11

Is Shopping Lift Ineffective? Dr. Senki Akashi of Bianca Clinic Explains the Difference from Thread Lift

Hello, everyone.

Dr. Himeko and Senki Akashi of BIANCA CLINIC.

Today's topic is "The Effects of Shopping Lifts."

You've probably heard the name, but many people wonder, "Does it really make a difference?"

BIANCA Akashi Senki, MD Profile

Spent childhood in China and is trilingual in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. After graduating from Nagoya University School of Medicine, she specialized in internal medicine with a focus on diabetes and endocrinology, becoming a board-certified internist. Subsequently, she gained experience performing over 5,000 surgical procedures and injectable treatments at a major cosmetic surgery clinic, later serving as director of a clinic in central Tokyo. She specializes in eye area surgeries, particularly double eyelid suture procedures and dark circle treatments. Currently at BIANCA Clinic, he supports patients in achieving a naturally beautiful glow from the inside out, encompassing all aspects of cosmetic surgery, medical aesthetics, and cosmetic dermatology.

＜Professional Affiliations and Qualifications＞

・Japanese Society of Internal Medicine Board-Certified Internist

・Japanese Diabetes Society

・Japanese Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

・Japanese Society of Anti-Aging Medicine

＜Check out more information about Dr. Akashi Senki's Aesthetic Medicine here＞

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What exactly is shopping lift?

ショッピングリフト（ショッピングスレッド）の施術をする明石仙姫医師

Shopping Lift is a procedure that involves inserting numerous PDO threads—as thin as hair—into the face.

It doesn't physically pull you up,Stimulates deep within the skin to gradually restore its balanceis a characteristic.

This thread stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, tightening the skin and promoting natural firmness and a slimmer facial appearance.

“It's said to have been named the Shopping Lift because it requires so little downtime that you can get it done while out shopping (some clinics call it the Shopping Thread).

The Difference Between Thread Lifts and Shopping Lifts

Thread lifts, often compared to other procedures, involve inserting barbed threads that provide an immediate, significant lifting effect.

On the other hand, the primary effect of shopping lifts is "tightening."

Rather than a lift-up,Skin texture improvement and collagen reservesA treatment performed for the purpose of...

Therefore, individuals who choose Shopping Lift with the expectation of "achieving a significant lifting effect" may find themselves feeling that "they didn't get the results they hoped for."

It's important to understand the expected effects and characteristics before choosing the treatment that's right for you.

Benefits You Can Expect from Shopping Lifts

By stimulating the skin internally, PDO threads can provide the following effects:

Collagen and elastin production is stimulated, boosting firmness.
Face contours become more defined and tightened
Facial slimming effect through PDO's fat-burning action

This effect is not a one-time occurrence,Like collagen savings, it gradually builds up in your skin.is a major attraction.

Shopping Lift could be called an “investment in your future skin.”

What about pain and downtime with a shopping lift?

You might think, "Putting in so many threads sounds painful..." but we combine nitrous oxide anesthesia and topical anesthetics to ensure you can undergo the procedure with peace of mind.

In fact, some staff members at Bianca Clinic have even undergone the procedure without anesthesia.

Downtime is significantly lighter than with a standard thread lift, allowing you to go out immediately afterward.

Shopping Lift is recommended for people like this

Shopping Lift is ideal for people like this.

I don't have time for downtime, but I want to tighten my skin.
I want to achieve a natural small-face effect.
I don't need the strong lifting effect of thread lifts, but I do want firmness.
I want to build up collagen reserves for the future.

It's chosen by those who want to revitalize their skin without overdoing it.