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2025.08.27
Shopping Lift for Sagging and Tightening Treatment
As an Assistant Professor, Associate Ward Director, and Chief of Dermatopathology at the university hospital dermatology department, I deepened my expertise through academic presentations and paper publications both domestically and internationally. I have handled a wide range of treatments, from birthmark therapy in children to adult pigmentation concerns, utilizing various lasers and injection therapies, while also contributing to community healthcare. Through encountering numerous cases, I strongly felt the potential and necessity of aesthetic medicine, resolving to pursue further expertise. Building upon my solid dermatological knowledge and meticulous diagnostic skills, I value treatments that gently support each individual's skin while bringing out its inherent beauty.
You may have heard the terms shopping lift and shopping thread.
Today, I'll be introducing some easy-to-use threads.
I am Dr. Aya Hayama, a board-certified dermatologist.
At our hospital,PinsilThis treatment, known as thread lifting, involves inserting numerous specialized thin, short threads into the skin. This stimulates the subcutaneous tissue, promoting collagen production in the skin. It not only tightens the skin and prevents sagging but also enhances skin elasticity, making it a treatment that can be expected to deliver beautiful skin results.
Because it's easy to get, it's also called a shopping thread or shopping lift.。
The ultra-fine threads used in the procedure dissolve within approximately six months to a year, so regular treatments are recommended.
The Difference Between Thread Lifts and Shopping Lifts
Thread lift, as you all know, is a cosmetic procedure that lifts sagging skin by inserting special threads under the skin. Shopping Lift uses thin, short threads (such as absorbable PDO threads).A procedure involving the insertion of numerous (10 to 100 or more) needles across the entire faceis.
Key differences from thread lifts include minimal downtime with less swelling and bruising, a gradual tightening effect through collagen stimulation, and the potential for accompanying skin texture improvement.
Comparison Points with Standard Thread Lifts
Pinsil is a type of thread lift, but there are other varieties as well. Below is a comparison of representative materials and their characteristics.
| Material | Features | Absorption Period (Approximate) | Suitable Concerns/Areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDO | Soft and easy to blend, highly effective at promoting collagen production | Approximately 6 months to 1 year | Face line, nasolabial folds, and more |
| PCL | Extremely flexible and long-lasting | Approximately 2 to 3 years | Areas with expressive movement, for those prioritizing durability |
| PLLA | Strong, firm pulling force | Approximately 1.5 to 2 years | Sagging cheeks, areas of concern with noticeable drooping |
Pinsil is suitable for those seeking improvement in mild sagging and puffiness, tightening of the jawline, and skin texture enhancement (increased firmness and radiance). It also addresses pores and fine lines, providing a natural lifting effect. However, for moderate to severe sagging (deep nasolabial folds, pronounced cheek hollows) or those desiring a strong lifting effect, other thread lift procedures are necessary.
