How long can I keep the effect after the surgery? The lifting and filling effect will be achieved 1 month after the buried threads. The lifting power of the deeper threads will be further enhanced at about 3 months. The threads begin to degrade and absorb at around 8 months, and degrade and absorb completely at 15 months. During the burial process, the serrations cause subcutaneous scarring that remains after the threads are completely degraded and absorbed. The wire itself also stimulates collagen production in the surrounding tissue. As a result, “striations” can form under the skin, with a theoretical effect of up to 2 years.