The part that bothers me most in photos these days is my deep nasolabial folds. After starting orthodontic treatment, they seemed especially deep. I had always been concerned about them, but noticing them more made me even more self-conscious.
Surgery scared me, and I was not eager to get filler, so after searching extensively for nasolabial-fold treatments, I learned about noble-thread treatment. The idea of creating a youthful face without incisions sounded appealing… thump thump 👀
Because I felt uncomfortable with directly adding volume like filler, it seemed like a good option, so I read many reviews and booked immediately!
<1:1 appointments, 3D CT scan> I arrived exactly on time, and because appointments are one-to-one, the procedure began without waiting. What impressed me especially was that they first checked my facial skeleton with a 3D CT scan and then conducted the consultation. The director has licenses as an oriental medicine doctor and in facial-contouring-clinic-related fields, so they said they could create an individualized design based on the CT scan.
While rotating the CT images of my skeleton, the director explained that the nasolabial folds can look more prominent depending on facial bone structure and volume distribution. It was helpful to understand more concretely what parts of my face were connected to my concerns.
<What is noble-thread treatment?> I was told that noble-thread treatment uses dissolvable threads, called mesh threads, to improve volume around the nasolabial folds. I found it more appealing because it does not directly fill volume like filler. They explained that the number of threads can vary according to the depth of each person’s folds, and that the duration is about two to three years. The dissolvable threads may also affect collagen formation, but duration and results can differ from person to person.
<The treatment begins!> After the consultation, we decided on the treatment areas while checking my facial condition. I mentioned that my left and right folds felt slightly different. They examined my face carefully and checked throughout whether I was uncomfortable. Pain varies by person, but even the anesthesia was barely painful for me, and I felt almost nothing during the procedure. I was really, really not in pain!!!
They started with the left side, which had bothered me more. Partway through, they handed me a mirror and asked me to compare both sides… I was shocked 😳 The left fold that had looked hollow and bothered me seemed to fill out plumply immediately after treatment! Since the other side had not yet been treated, the difference was even clearer.
<About 30 minutes from consultation to completion!> Other places can take hours just for appointments and waiting, but this was over much faster than expected, which surprised me haha. I was told to remove the long tape after about an hour, and after removing the small round tapes at home, to apply Madecassol well.
Right after treatment, the folds visibly looked fuller…!? There were only a few needle marks, so it looked cleaner than expected.
<Aftercare and daily life> They also explained the precautions separately, gave them to me on paper, and sent them by KakaoTalk so I could check them again. Since I had no major discomfort, I even kept my appointment that day while wearing a mask haha. Recovery and swelling can vary, so if you have an important event, it would be good to consult in advance.
<An honest before-and-after review> The day before treatment, I took photos sitting on the sofa so the folds would show clearly. On the day of treatment, I tried to take them from the same position and angle…! I realized why people take before-and-after photos lol. Of course, immediately after treatment, swelling and other factors may affect the appearance, so this is not the final result. I will watch how it changes as the swelling settles.
For now, I am completely satisfied through day two, without a single inconvenience! They say it can also improve the skin, and mine seems smoother too..? If fillers feel burdensome but your nasolabial folds bother you, I genuinely recommend noble-thread treatment. I hope this helps people who, like me, are concerned about deep folds 🫶 Let’s all get rid of our nasolabial folds together!!