Absorbable thread lifting · Myeongdong, Seoul

Thread lift in Myeongdong, Seoul

Dissolvable barbed threads that reposition sagging cheeks, jowls and jawline for an immediate lift, then stimulate collagen as they absorb.

Same price as locals
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Calm procedure room for thread lifting at Umi Clinic, Myeongdong — **1 session** Immediate lift; settles in 2–4 weeks

Quick answer

What is a thread lift?

A thread lift is a minimally invasive lifting procedure in which absorbable threads, usually PDO, PCL or PLLA, are inserted under the skin with a fine cannula. Barbs or cones on the threads grip the soft tissue so the doctor can lift sagging cheeks, jowls and jawline, and as the threads dissolve they stimulate collagen around them.

It fills the gap between energy-based lifting and surgery. In Seoul, thread lifts are commonly combined with HIFU to tighten deeper layers as well.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Yoon Jong-woo , Medical Director, Umi Clinic (Korean-licensed physician) · Updated October 2026. Results vary by person; the doctor explains risks, side effects and alternatives at consultation.

Session: About 30–60 min
Numbing: Numbing cream plus local anaesthetic
Downtime: Swelling or bruising 3–7 days
Results: Immediate; refines over 2–4 weeks
Lasts: Often 12–18 months, thread-dependent
Pricing: Same price as locals

Your visit

How Thread lift works at Umi

Every visit is doctor-led and explained in English, from the first skin check to aftercare.

Consult & design
The doctor assesses sagging and skin thickness, then marks lifting vectors and the thread type and count.
Anaesthesia
Numbing cream and local anaesthetic at the entry points along the hairline or cheek.
Thread insertion
Threads are placed with a blunt cannula, then tissue is gently lifted and fixed into position.
Aftercare
Avoid wide mouth opening, facial massage, saunas and dental work for 2–3 weeks; sleep on your back.

Before & after

How a thread lift repositions tissue

Barbed threads mechanically lift sagging tissue at once, while collagen forms around them to support the result over the following months.

Illustration of the mechanism — not a patient photo. Individual results vary; real before-and-after photos can be reviewed at consultation.

Day 1

Visible lift with some tightness and swelling.

Weeks 1–4

Swelling and minor puckering settle.

Months 2–6

Collagen around the threads supports the lift.

Is it right for you?

Who Thread lift suits best

Good fit if you…

Have mild to moderate sagging of the cheeks, jowls or jawline
Want an immediate lift without surgery
Can allow about a week of social downtime
Have reasonable skin thickness and elasticity

Consider another option if…

You have severe sagging with heavy excess skin
You are pregnant or breastfeeding
You have an active infection, autoimmune flare or bleeding disorder
You have very thin skin or significant facial fat loss that needs volume first

Recovery & results

What to expect, step by step

Same day
Tightness, swelling and possible small bruises; mild discomfort when talking or chewing.
First week
Swelling and bruising fade; any skin dimples usually smooth out.
2–4 weeks
The lift settles into a natural contour.
12–18 months
Threads absorb; a top-up can maintain the effect.