Treating doctor
Dermatology and Laser Specialist, Medical License No. 54307
Dr. Punyanan Boonchaya is a dermatology and laser specialist focusing on careful assessment, personalized treatment planning, and balanced natural-looking results. She is Global Trainer for Threadlift(Mint &APTOS) and Dermal Filler (Revanesse, PACE Trainer)
Dermatology and laser specialist
Focused on assessment and treatment direction tailored to each patient.
Medical License
Medical License No. 54307
20,000+ aesthetic cases treated
Extensive experience across a wide range of aesthetic concerns and treatment plans.
Case-by-case treatment planning
Treatment planning is built around concern, facial structure, goals, and budget.
Dr. Punyanan Boonchaya, known as Dr. Poon, is a dermatology and laser specialist, Medical License No. 54307, with over 10 years Her approach focuses on personalized treatment planning and prioritizes safety throughout the process.
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The corners of the mouth droop, making the face look unintentionally sad and tired. Many people therefore asked Dr. Pun: "Can a thread lift really help lift the corners of the mouth?" The answer is yes. But the results and techniques used depend on the cause of each person's droopy mouth corners.
Thread lift repositions sagging structures while filler restores lost volume. Safe, natural results require anatomy-based individualized planning.
Filler restores lost volume, while thread lift repositions sagging structures. The choice should follow each person's primary concern.
Nasolabial folds result from combined changes in bone, fat, ligaments, the SMAS system, muscle, and skin — not a single cause. Treatment centers on filling with dermal filler to restore volume and lifting with thread lift to reposition cheek tissue. HA filler gives immediate results lasting 8–18 months, while non-HA filler/biostimulators stimulate collagen for gradual but longer-lasting results. Devices like Emface strengthen the Zygomaticus muscles, helping mild-to-moderate sagging cases.
Research in 27 Thai patients published in Dermatology and Therapy (2021) found that thread lifting with absorbable barbed threads along the jawline significantly improved lower facial lifting, particularly in the submental (double chin) area, jawline, and nasolabial folds, with results visible from the first week. Longer 23 cm threads performed slightly better than shorter 12 cm threads. All adverse reactions were mild, though results begin to diminish as threads dissolve from month 6 onward.
Many people assume thread lifting produces the same lifting effect for everyone. In reality, thread-lift outcomes depend heavily on each individual's facial structure — particularly two groups that need especially thorough assessment before deciding: those with a large amount of subcutaneous fat, where thread pulling force may not achieve as much lift as expected, and those who already have prominent cheekbones, where standard thread lifting may unintentionally make cheekbones appear larger. This is because part of the thread-lifting mechanism involves repositioning fat from one point to another. This article explains why facial structure is a critical factor a physician must assess before planning thread lifting, and why some cases require more threads and vectors than usual — to achieve a firmer result without distorting facial proportions.
The PicoSure program is one of the Picosecond Laser technologies, using a 755-nanometer wavelength with relatively good specificity for pigment in the skin. It's therefore commonly considered for skin concerns related to pigmentation and skin texture — such as dullness from sun damage, melasma, freckles, redness, enlarged pores, acne scars, mild fine lines, and in some cases tattoo removal. Through its ultra-short picosecond pulse energy delivery mechanism, this laser can break down pigment particles and stimulate collagen production using relatively lower energy compared to some other lasers, generally resulting in less skin irritation than lasers that create deep wounds. Most side effects are mild redness that resolves on its own within a few days. However, the results and suitability of this procedure still depend on each individual's specific skin concerns, and should always be assessed by a physician before deciding to proceed.
The Lorient Filler Program is a South Korean HA filler developed for a fine, flexible gel texture, suited to those seeking natural-looking wrinkle correction or facial contouring, particularly patients concerned about bruising. However, results and safety depend primarily on physician assessment and technique, not brand name alone. Anyone considering this treatment should consult a qualified physician for an individualized evaluation first.
Many people assume the primary value of thread lifting lies in its "pulling force" — repositioning tissue and keeping it in place for a long time. But a systematic literature review published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 2018, which compiled research on closed thread-lift procedures, found interesting and candid results: scientific evidence supporting long-lasting lifting effects from threads remains fairly limited. Most compiled studies found lifting effects faded within a few months to a year, and only two studies reported clearly positive results — both sponsored by thread manufacturers. However, this same research contains an interesting detail: improvements in skin texture were consistently rated more positively than the lifting effect itself. This article walks through this data honestly, so anyone interested in thread lifting can have reasonable expectations before deciding.
The question Mor Pun hears most often about thread lifting isn't just "is thread lifting good?" but rather "how is thread lifting different from other procedures?" and "should they be combined, and in what order?" Facial lifting procedures today fall into several groups working through entirely different mechanisms — heat or ultrasound energy devices focused on tissue contraction, such as Ulthera, Thermage, HIFU, and Endolift; volume-adding injectables like filler; and muscle-focused approaches like EMFACE or Botulinum toxin. Understanding how each group works differently helps determine which approach suits you, whether they can be combined, and how much time to space between them for the safest and most effective results. This article systematically compares each pairing, so those deciding have well-rounded information before consulting a physician.
"Douyin thread lift" is a term commonly used on social media to describe thread lifting designed to achieve a facial shape popular among Chinese women — a V-shaped face with full temples and no prominently high cheekbones. While the term sounds like it refers to a special technique or thread material, in reality, threads used worldwide are mostly made from similar materials. What actually creates different results isn't the thread type, but the vector design — the direction and anchor position of the thread — reflecting different regional facial-shape preferences. This article explains what "Douyin thread lift" means technically, how it differs from the European-preferred approach, and why suitability for this technique depends on individual facial structure more than trend popularity.