Gangnam
Dr. Yoongon Ryu
Aesthetic Medicine Specialist
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A thread lift shows an immediate lift on day one that keeps refining over 2 to 6 weeks as swelling settles and collagen forms around the threads.
Thread lift before and after results show an immediate repositioning of sagging tissue on day one, then continued refinement over 2 to 6 weeks as swelling settles and collagen forms. Outcomes are individual and vary with age, skin laxity, thread choice and technique, so honest photos should reflect that natural variation rather than a promised look.
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A thread lift before and after sequence is unusual among non-surgical lifts because part of the change is visible immediately. When cog (barbed) threads are placed, they catch the soft tissue and reposition it along a planned vector, so a sagging jawline or cheek looks lifted as soon as the session ends. This early result is the mechanical part of the lift and is what many people notice first when comparing their before and after photos.
The second phase unfolds over the following weeks. As mild swelling settles and the absorbable PDO or PLLA material stimulates collagen around the threads, the result refines and looks more natural, with skin gradually firming. This is why an honest before and after is best read at several time points rather than only on day one, and why early swelling can briefly exaggerate or mask the final shape.
Reberry Clinic is a dermatology clinic serving international patients across three Seoul-area locations (Gangnam, Myeongdong, Incheon Airport) with English-speaking support. The clinic’s doctors map your lift vectors at consultation and explain a realistic before and after for your face, so expectations are individual rather than copied from someone else’s photo.
A thread lift uses absorbable PDO or PLLA threads, and the before and after depends on how many threads are placed, the type chosen, and the vectors mapped to your anatomy. Cog threads grip and lift mechanically, while smooth mono threads mainly stimulate and firm, so two patients with different plans see different changes. Starting laxity, skin thickness, age and lifestyle all shape how dramatic and how durable the result looks.
Because of this, a thread lift result is not a fixed template. The clinic’s doctors may also explain when an energy device such as micro-focused ultrasound or monopolar radiofrequency would complement threads or better match your goals, so the before and after you aim for reflects the right plan rather than a single best-case image.
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The doctor places the planned threads, usually 4 to 20+, and you see an immediate lift the same day.
Mild swelling or bruising can briefly alter the look, so the first 1 week is not the final result.
As swelling resolves and collagen forms, the result refines over roughly 2 to 6 weeks.
The lift looks most natural after 1 to 3 months as tissue and new collagen stabilize.
Matched before and after photos are best taken at 1 consistent angle and time point for a fair comparison.
See representative outcomes from Reberry Clinic. Results build gradually and vary by individual; your plan is assessed at consultation.
An English-language consultation assesses your laxity, maps vectors and explains a realistic before and after for your face.
After local anaesthetic, the doctor places the planned threads in around 30 to 60 minutes and you see an immediate lift.
Most patients have a single session, so it fits a short Seoul trip; review is scheduled or supported remotely.
The lift refines over 2 to 6 weeks and matures by 1 to 3 months, when before and after photos are most meaningful.
PDO results often last 6 to 12 months and PLLA longer; aftercare and SPF help sustain the look.
A thread lift before and after typically shows a sagging jawline or cheek lifted immediately on day one, then refining over 2 to 6 weeks as swelling settles. The change is repositioning rather than added volume. The realistic before and after for your face is mapped when you discuss a thread lift at consultation.
Results usually look most natural after 1 to 3 months, once swelling has resolved and collagen has formed around the threads, even though an immediate lift is visible on day one. Reading before and after only on the first day can mislead. Your thread lift review is timed to capture the matured result.
You see an immediate lift on the day because cog threads physically reposition tissue, though mild swelling may briefly alter the look during the first week. The cleaner result emerges over 2 to 6 weeks. The early and later stages of your before and after are explained during the consultation so you know what to expect.
Results vary because each plan uses a different number and type of threads, and every face starts from different laxity, skin thickness and age. Lifestyle also matters. This is why an honest before and after notes individual variation, and why your expected change is individualized at the assessment rather than copied from another patient.
Yes, mild swelling or bruising in the first few days can briefly exaggerate or mask the final shape, so early photos are not the true result. Matched photos at consistent angles after 2 to 6 weeks are fairer. The team advises when to take comparison photos so your before and after reflects the settled outcome.
Absorbable PDO results often last around 6 to 12 months, while PLLA threads can last longer, varying with age, skin laxity and lifestyle. Stimulated collagen can give a lingering benefit after threads dissolve. Because longevity varies, the before and after you maintain is individualized at consultation rather than promised as a fixed duration.
No, before and after photos are illustrative of individual cases and never a promise of a specific outcome, in line with honest medical advertising. Each face differs in starting laxity and plan. Reberry Clinic sets realistic expectations at consultation so your thread lift goals are grounded in your own anatomy.
A thread lift is performed under local anaesthetic, so you mainly feel pressure or tugging rather than sharp pain during the 30 to 60 minute session. Mild soreness afterward is normal and settles within days. Comfort measures are reviewed at consultation, which helps explain the brief recovery seen in honest before and after timelines.
Downtime is usually short; mild swelling, bruising or a pulling sensation can last a few days while the result settles over 2 to 6 weeks. Strenuous exercise and heavy chewing are avoided briefly. Planning a light couple of days helps the before and after settle cleanly, which matters if you have photos or events coming up.
Yes, threads are often combined with energy lifting or skin boosters for a layered before and after, with the doctor deciding safe sequencing. Combining can address laxity and skin quality together. Options and how they shape your result are discussed during your consultation about lifting at the clinic.
A thread lift shows an immediate repositioning, while Ultherapy Prime and Thermage FLX firm gradually over 2 to 3 months without insertion. The before and after timelines differ accordingly. The clinic’s doctors explain which approach, or combination, fits the change you want to see.
It can be, because the lift repositions your own tissue along planned vectors rather than adding volume, and it matures over weeks for a softer look. Thread count and placement are tailored to avoid an over-tightened appearance. A natural, individual before and after is the goal set during your thread lift assessment with the clinic’s doctors.
Because threads are placed beneath the skin rather than delivering surface energy, a thread lift suits a wide range of skin tones, and the before and after depends more on laxity and plan than on tone. Experienced placement supports a natural result. Your suitability is confirmed during the assessment before any plan is finalized.
Cost is consultation-led and depends on the number and type of threads and the areas treated, which together shape your before and after. Reberry Clinic does not advertise fixed figures because needs differ per face. Pricing for your target result is explained transparently after assessment, with no hidden pressure.
Yes, Reberry Clinic serves international patients with English-speaking support across three Seoul-area locations, including one near Incheon Airport, so you can treat on your trip and review your before and after remotely. The team supports follow-up after you fly home. Message us on WhatsApp to plan your visit and consultation.
| Thread Lift | Ultherapy Prime | Thermage FLX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy / mechanism | Absorbable PDO/PLLA threads that reposition tissue | Micro-focused ultrasound (MFU) to the SMAS with imaging | Monopolar radiofrequency heating the dermis |
| When results show | Immediate lift, refining over 2 to 6 weeks | Gradual over 2 to 3 months | Gradual over 2 to 3 months |
| Type of change | Repositioning of sagging jawline or cheeks | Deeper lift and firming | Overall tightening and smoothing |
| Best for | Visible same-day lift of lax tissue | Deeper laxity preferring no insertion | Broad crepey tightening |
| Downtime affecting photos | A few days of swelling or bruising possible | Little; brief redness | Little; brief redness |
| Longevity | Often 6 to 12 months (PDO); PLLA longer | Often around a year | Often around a year or more |
| Cost context | Consultation-led; depends on thread count and type | Consultation-led; depends on lines and area | Consultation-led; depends on tip and area |
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