Do you know about vertical lifts?

My name is Aiya Hayama, a dermatologist.

In recent years, there are many different types and designs of thread lifts.

Among them, Dr. Shibasaki of Pono Clinic"Vertical Lift"does not just lift the skin vertically,Repositioning the drooping top of the cheek (mid-cheek) to the ideal positionThis is a more three-dimensional lifting method that aims to create a more youthful look.

I was also taught this method by Dr. Shiba of Pono Clinic, and we use it at our clinic!

 

As we age, fat and supporting tissue in the central cheeks shift downward, making the face appear flatter in the middle and the tops of the cheeks appear misaligned. This change is a major cause of the appearance of nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and a tired appearance.

With conventional thread lifts, this sagging tissue is often pulled outward or diagonally upward, which tends to have an effect on the facial line, but tends to make it difficult to restore the three-dimensionality of the cheeks.

For this reason, many cases have been corrected with hyaluronic acid injections, but the vertical lift focuses on the sagging cheeks themselves, lifting and repositioning the mid-face, which has a lowered center of gravity.

Specifically, by varying the depth of thread insertion and consciously supporting the SMAS layer and ligaments, lost cheek height is naturally restored. As a result, not only does it improve sagging, but it also adds volume to the center of the face, giving a youthful, three-dimensional appearance.

With this technique, the main axis of lifting is "upward" rather than outward, so the face does not look "pulled outward" and facial expressions become more natural. By lifting the cheeks, drooping corners of the mouth and deep nasolabial folds are naturally reduced, resulting in an overall more youthful appearance.

Even though it is called a thread lift, the results can vary greatly depending on the design. This vertical lift does not simply lift the sagging tissue upwards,Restore the center of gravity of the face that has collapsed due to agingThis is a treatment aimed at

We believe that better results can be achieved by combining this treatment with a regular thread lift, so please let us know.