IT Band Syndrome

The PDO (polydioxanone) threads used for thread lifting take 4 to 8 weeks to be absorbed into the body. During this period, a continuous foreign body reaction occurs around the threads, activating fibroblasts and inducing remodeling from Type III to Type I collagen. Structural reinforcement effects can be expected when the threads are placed below the iliotibial band, at the origin of the TFL, or on the lateral side of the femur. Typically, the procedure is performed 1 to 3 times at intervals of 3 to 4 weeks. From the Perspective of a Korean Medicine Clinic

In Korean medicine, thread lifting is understood as a method that maximizes the effects of acupuncture by continuously stimulating acupoints. While the threads are being absorbed, the corresponding points on the outer leg pathways are consistently stimulated, maintaining the circulation of Qi and blood. Continuous stimulation with warm energy is crucial for muscle regeneration, which is governed by the liver, and thread lifting fulfills this role. At Dongjedang, we coordinate the procedure by first opening adhesions with a needle and then placing the threads in that space to ensure that new tissue is properly reformed.