Thread Lift Side Effects Reduction: How to Choose Safer Techniques & Recommended Threads (Silhouette Soft + Jamber Lift)

A thread lift can create a lifted, youthful contour—but because it is not a surgical excision procedure, pulling one area naturally causes volume shifts in another.This is why common concerns include:

• “My cheekbones look bigger after the thread lift.”

• “My face looks wider even though it was lifted.”

Most side effects happen not because the material is bad, but because the wrong thread type or the wrong vector was used for a person’s facial structure.

This guide explains how to reduce thread lift side effects and why Silhouette Soft + Jamber Lift is one of the safest combinations.

How to Reduce Thread Lift Side Effects

1. Avoid Passing Threads Across the Cheekbone Area

Most cog threads gather tissue toward the center of the thread.If the mid-thread segment lies directly across the cheekbone, it can push the cheekbone outward—creating the classic over-projected “cheek pop” side effect.

To reduce this risk:

• Design threads to avoid the cheekbone path

• Use vertical vectors (90°) instead of diagonal ones for wide-face patients

• Avoid pulling tissue outward, which can make the face look wider

When properly designed, lifting is effective without enlarging the cheekbone region.

2. Avoid Placing Cogs Directly Through the Perioral (Mouth Corner) Area

Another common issue is dimpling around the mouth after thread lifts.

Why it happens:

• The area beside the nasolabial fold and mouth corner has thin soft tissue

• There is little support from bone or deep fat

• Strong cog traction easily creates dents or hollows

To prevent this:

• Avoid passing traditional cog threads through the nasolabial or marionette regions

• If lifting of the lower face or jowl is necessary, use Silhouette Soft or Jamber threads, which provide smoother, volumizing support without aggressive hooking

These threads lift while gently filling, preventing dents.

3. Choose Threads That Do Not Over-Project the Cheekbone

Patients concerned about facial width, cheek prominence, or dimpling should choose threads that give a soft, natural lift.

Recommended options:

Silhouette Soft (PLLA cone thread)

• Cones move with facial expression

• Less likely to create unnatural stiffness or bulging

• Ideal for perioral and jowl areas

Jamber Threads (PDO volumizing threads)

• No cogs → no harsh pulling

• Provide subtle volume + lift

• Excellent for thin areas like the mouth corner or marionette region

These two thread types create a lift without adding tension that distorts facial shape, making them ideal for patients fearful of thread lift side effects.

Why Silhouette Soft + Jamber Lift Is a Safe Combination

• Neither thread strongly enlarges the cheekbone

• Both are more forgiving in thin-tissue areas

• Together, they lift and fill—reducing the risk of dents or hollows

• Lower risk of dimpling, widening, or a pulled/unpleasant expression

• Ideal for jowls, marionette lines, nasolabial fold softening, and natural contouring

They also follow facial movement more naturally, making them suitable for highly dynamic regions like the mouth.

Additional Tips for Side-Effect-Free Thread Lifts

• Use custom-designed vectors matched to your face shape

• Do not pull excessively—“moderate lift” often gives better results

• Avoid clinics that use a one-size-fits-all approach

• Choose providers who specialize in thread techniques (long learning curve)

Thread lifts can produce beautiful results, but only when performed by a skilled injector with appropriate thread selection.

Final Thoughts

A successful thread lift depends on design, technique, and choosing the right type of thread for your anatomy.

To reduce thread lift side effects, the safest and most natural approach is often:

• Silhouette Soft (PLLA cones) for controlled lifting

• Jamber PDO volumizing threads for smooth contour support

If you want help determining whether these are right for your facial structure, you can be matched to experienced Korean dermatologists through Korea Plastic Surgery for a free consultation.