When the under-eye area sinks and the nasolabial region hollows out, shadows fall across the face and it is easy to look tired regardless of your expression. If filler feels like too much and you are also wary of the pulled sensation that comes with conventional thread lifts, the JAMBER thread lift, which works by a different mechanism, may be worth a look. This article explains how JAMBER threads fill in hollowed areas and what the treatment involves, step by step.
A thread that fills rather than pulls
When people hear "thread lift", they usually picture specialised threads pulling sagging skin upward. The JAMBER thread starts from a different premise. Instead of physically pulling the skin, absorbable threads are placed within it to encourage collagen production. Because the structure is designed to help the skin build its own volume, there is very little of that unnatural pulled feeling, which makes it a good fit for gently filling hollowed areas such as the under-eye, nasolabial, outer cheek and anterior cheek regions.
What the threads are made of, and what happens beneath the skin
The threads used in a JAMBER treatment are made from bioabsorbable materials such as PDO (polydioxanone), PLLA (poly-L-lactic acid) and PCL (polycaprolactone), which break down slowly in the body. These are medically established materials, long used for surgical sutures. Once the threads settle into the skin, they transmit fine stimulation to the surrounding tissue, and that stimulation prompts the formation of new collagen. In other words, rather than the threads lifting the skin directly, they awaken the skin's own regenerative response, so that hollowed areas fill in and firmness improves as a result. The threads are fully absorbed over time, but the newly formed collagen structure remains, so many people notice the area gradually becoming firmer over the two to three months after treatment rather than immediately afterwards. How long results last varies between individuals, though it is generally considered to be a year or more.
How the treatment is carried out
The first step is consultation and design. At SKINIQUE Clinic, threads are not placed the moment someone says their under-eye area looks hollow; the point where the hollowing begins and the distribution of volume across the whole face are examined first, and the placement most likely to give a natural result is planned from there.
Next comes anaesthesia and insertion. Injectable anaesthesia is used alongside the procedure to reduce discomfort, after which the threads are placed into the targeted skin layer with an ultra-fine cannula. The cannula technique tends to cause less bruising and bleeding, so recovery is comparatively quick.
Finally, the JAMBER threads are placed in a close pattern according to the condition of each area, whether that is the nasolabial folds, hollowed cheeks or the under-eye region. The inserted threads dissolve gradually while stimulating collagen formation around them, helping volume build back up naturally.
What the JAMBER thread lift offers
Areas that make a face look older — the under-eye, the nasolabial region, hollowed cheeks — often look more natural when filled rather than pulled upward, and the JAMBER thread is designed specifically for that filling. The collagen generated as the threads dissolve does not only change the surface; it reinforces the dermal structure that underpins skin firmness. Compared with thread lifts that pull strongly, there is less discomfort during the treatment and less visible sign of it afterwards, so returning to daily life is straightforward, and the fact that the threads are fully broken down within the body is reassuring in itself. Planned alongside treatments such as Juvelook Volume, Botox or laser work, it can also address skin texture, firmness and volume together, in three dimensions.
Wrapping Up
The JAMBER thread lift is not a matter of mechanically inserting threads into hollowed areas; it is a treatment completed only when a design that reads each person's anatomy meets careful execution. If the pulling of a conventional thread lift has given you pause, this fill-rather-than-pull approach may be an alternative. If you are wondering whether JAMBER threads suit the hollowing around your own eyes or nasolabial folds, start by checking through a chat consultation about what suits the hollows in your face.
This article was written by Dr. Park Tae-hyung, clinic director of SKINIQUE Clinic and academic director of the Korean Society for Laser Dermatology and Trichology. First published 18 August 2025 · Last reviewed 23 August 2026
This article is general medical information. Skin condition and response to treatment can vary between individuals. Please decide whether and how to be treated after a medical consultation.