Gangnam
Dr. Yoon-Gon Ryu
Aesthetic Medicine Specialist
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Reberry Clinic in Seoul offers precision thread lifting for international patients who want a natural, non-surgical lift. The procedure uses absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) and poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) threads in mono, screw, cog and volume-lifting designs, matched to your anatomy.
Inserted through tiny entry points under local anesthesia, barbed cog threads anchor and reposition sagging tissue on the cheeks, jawline and neck, while the threads themselves stimulate fresh collagen as they absorb over 6 to 8 months. Most sessions take 30 to 60 minutes with little downtime, and English-speaking support is available across three Seoul-area locations (Gangnam, Myeongdong, Incheon Airport).
A thread lift uses fine absorbable PDO or PLLA threads, inserted through tiny entry points, to mechanically lift sagging cheeks, jawline and neck while stimulating new collagen along each thread. One session suits adults with mild to moderate laxity who want a natural, non-surgical lift with little downtime and results lasting roughly 1 to 3 years.
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A thread lift, sometimes called a “lunchtime lift,” is a minimally invasive procedure that uses absorbable sutures to redefine facial contours, restore firmness and refresh volume without surgery. Through a few tiny entry points, the clinic’s doctor places fine threads under the skin; barbed cog threads grip and gently reposition sagging tissue on the cheeks, jawline and neck, acting as internal anchors that hold the lift in place.
The threads are made of absorbable materials, most often polydioxanone (PDO) or poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA). Beyond the immediate mechanical lift, they trigger a controlled healing response: as each thread breaks down over roughly 6 to 8 months, fibroblasts lay down new collagen along its path, so firmness and skin quality keep improving even after the thread itself is gone. PLLA threads tend to dissolve more slowly than PDO and add a longer-lasting biostimulatory effect.
Because a thread lift requires no general anesthesia, no large incisions and no scalpel, recovery is far shorter than a surgical facelift. It is performed at Reberry Clinic by the clinic’s doctors, with English-speaking support for international patients across three Seoul-area locations (Gangnam, Myeongdong, Incheon Airport).
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Barbed Threads immediately act like anchors to lift and reposition sagging skin in the mid-face, jawline, and neck.
As the threads dissolve in skin over time, they stimulate collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production, improving skin texture and firmness.
Performed in-office with local anesthetic, this procedure involves no incisions, making it a safer alternative to surgical facelifts with fewer risks and a faster recovery.
Thread lifts offer a subtle, refreshed, and younger-looking appearance without altering your natural expression, unlike surgical facelifts.
This treatment can be customized to the patient's needs and repeated or combined with other aesthetic procedures for enhanced results.
Thread Lift treatment begins with the insertion of fine, dissolvable threads under the skin using a blunt-tip cannula or a thin needle. These barbed or cogged threads (often PDO) target the SMAS layer and subcutaneous tissue through tiny entry points near the hairline or ears. Barbs immediately grip sagging areas, lifting and repositioning them upward for instant contouring and a more youthful appearance.
Threads securely anchor lift tissues to stable fixing points above, mechanically countering gravity for lasting hold. Simultaneously, the body detects the threads and triggers a healing response that activates fibroblasts. These cells produce new collagen and elastin around the anchored threads, enhancing skin firmness and structure over time. The combined effects of physical lifting and collagen regeneration result in both immediate and sustained improvement.
Over 6-12 months, threads naturally dissolve and are absorbed by the body. The neocollagenesis produced during the healing process stays in place, maintaining the lifted structure of the face and improving skin texture. This ongoing support of thread lift leads to a smoother appearance and more defined contours without surgery or significant recovery time.
Absorbable lifting threads (PDO, COG, SCREW, etc.)
About 30 minutes or longer
Local Injection Anesthesia
1–2 weeks (mild swelling or bruising possible)
Non Required - Outpatient Procedure
5/10
Results typically last 6 months to 1 year
A popular choice for improving skin elasticity and giving the face a firmer, refreshed look.
Threads with tiny barbs that “hook” gently into the skin to create a stronger lifting effect.
Specially shaped threads that hold the skin more securely, helping to lift sagging areas with precision.
Spiral-shaped threads that provide powerful support, giving a longer-lasting lifting effect compared to regular threads.
We exclusively use KFDA-certified PDO medical threads for optimal safety. Paired with our doctors' extensive expertise and precision techniques, we deliver reliable, trustworthy results every single time.
We carefully select the ideal thread type and length based on sagging severity and areas like cheeks, jawline, or smile lines. This personalized choice ensures natural-looking lift and maximum effectiveness for you.
Our specialists map your unique facial anatomy to anchor threads into key supporting muscles and tissues. This strategic placement creates superior strength and delivers longer-lasting lifting results.
We apply bespoke insertion methods matched to your specific facial type and aging patterns. This tailored approach enhances lift precision and promotes the most natural, harmonious rejuvenation.
The images below show before-and-after thread lift outcomes at Reberry Clinic, including lifted cheeks, a sharper jawline, softened nasolabial folds and firmer neck contours. Each result reflects an individual treatment plan built around that person’s anatomy, degree of sagging and thread selection.
Results vary from person to person depending on skin condition, age, the number and type of threads used and how your body remodels collagen afterward, and they are not guaranteed. A consultation is the best way to understand what a thread lift can realistically achieve for your face.
Established in August 2023, Reberry Clinic provides thread lifting performed by the clinic’s doctors using premium absorbable PDO and PLLA threads, with the thread type and vector chosen for each patient’s anatomy rather than a one-size-fits-all template.
Multilingual support (English, Korean, Thai, Japanese, Chinese) and three Seoul-area locations, including one at Incheon Airport, make treatment convenient for visitors, and consultations are led by the clinic’s doctors so your plan is tailored to your goals and degree of laxity.
Our treatment is accessible across Seoul, serving patients from our prime Myeongdong location, Incheon, and Gangnam areas with equal ease. Whether you're a resident or international visitor, our multiple accessible sites ensure convenient consultations, procedures, and follow-ups tailored to your schedule. Additionally, our multilingual support staff bridges any language gaps, delivering seamless, high-quality care without compromise.
We use rigorously tested KFDA-cleared PDO medical threads for unmatched safety and efficacy. Combined with our doctors' specialized expertise and advanced technology, this guarantees precise, reliable results tailored to your needs every time.
Our team of experienced aesthetic medicine specialists analyzes your unique facial anatomy and aging patterns to select optimal thread types. This personalized approach delivers natural, harmonious lifts with maximum longevity and minimal risk.
Our pricing is transparent and fair for every customer who wants to have a thread lift in Korea, regardless of their location. For example, both local and international residents pay the same rates. We avoid hidden fees to ensure trust and clarity in every transaction.
Thousands of patients are satisfied with our painless procedures, quick recovery, and transformative outcomes. From lifted cheeks to defined jawlines, real before-and-afters showcase our consistent excellence in Korean Thread Lifting.
Each Reberry Clinic location offers thread lifting tailored to your facial anatomy and lifting goals, performed by the clinic’s doctors with English-speaking support. Choose the location that best fits your travel plans and schedule in Seoul.
Our Myeongdong location at 5, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu sits in the heart of Seoul’s shopping and beauty district, convenient for travelers who want a precise, natural-looking lift between sightseeing. The branch is led by Dr. Seung Jae Baek, Medical Director, with English support for international patients.
Our Gangnam location places thread lifting in Seoul’s leading aesthetic district, popular with K-beauty enthusiasts seeking refined, natural contouring. Treatment is performed by the clinic’s doctors, and English-speaking staff guide international patients through consultation, the procedure and aftercare.
Our Incheon Airport location lets international visitors fit a thread lift around their flights, whether arriving for a beauty trip or treating before departure. With little downtime, a session suits a short stay, and English-speaking support is available throughout.
Thread lifts, Ultherapy Prime and Thermage FLX address facial sagging in different ways, from mechanical repositioning to energy-based tightening — here is how they compare.
| Thread Lift | Ultherapy Prime | Thermage FLX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy / mechanism | Absorbable PDO/PLLA threads physically reposition tissue and stimulate collagen | Micro-focused ultrasound (MFU-V) heats the deep SMAS layer | Monopolar radiofrequency (RF), volumetric dermal heating |
| Best for | Visible sagging of cheeks, jawline and neck that needs repositioning | Deeper structural lifting of brow, jawline and neck | Overall skin tightening and crepey, lax texture |
| Pain / comfort | Pressure and tugging under local anesthesia; mild | Deeper tingling at the SMAS; varies by area | Warm heating pulses with vibration; generally tolerable |
| Downtime | 1 to 2 days; swelling and bruising can last up to 2 weeks | None to minimal; occasional short-lived swelling | None; mild redness for a few hours |
| Results timeline | Immediate lift, with collagen refinement over 2 to 3 months | Gradual over 2 to 3 months, continuing toward 6 months | Gradual over 2 to 6 months as collagen remodels |
| Longevity | About 1 to 3 years, varies with thread type and skin | About 1 to 2 years | About 1 to 2 years |
| Sessions | Often 1 session, with optional top-ups | Usually 1 session | Usually 1 session, repeated periodically |
Absorbable thread lifting with polydioxanone (PDO) and poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is supported by a growing body of peer-reviewed clinical research. A randomized controlled trial of PDO threads for facial lifting documented measurable volume and tissue-displacement gains immediately after placement, with the mechanical effect diminishing by about 60 days and the longer-term benefit attributed to collagen stimulation. Ultrasonographic analysis of PDO facelift threads has shown objective increases in dermal thickness in treated facial skin, confirming the biostimulatory mechanism beyond the initial lift. In a prospective FaceQ-based comparison, barbed PLLA/PCL threads, with and without a hyaluronic-acid coat, improved patient-reported satisfaction with the lower face and jaw at 4 and 12 months. A real-world study of absorbable barbed threads for jawline reshaping in Asian (Indian) patients reported significant improvement on physician and subject global aesthetic-improvement scales, and a Korean protocol paper details vector and placement strategies specifically validated in Korean facial anatomy. These findings support gradual, collagen-driven firming alongside the immediate lift, which is the population most commonly treated at our clinic.
A thread lift is a minimally invasive procedure that places fine absorbable PDO or PLLA threads under the skin to lift sagging tissue and stimulate collagen. It refines the cheeks, jawline and neck without surgery. See our thread lift page for full details and consultation.
Barbed cog threads grip the underside of sagging tissue and reposition it along a planned vector, giving an immediate mechanical lift. As the threads absorb over roughly 6 to 8 months, fibroblasts build new collagen along each thread path, so firmness continues to improve even after the material is gone.
PDO threads typically absorb within about 6 to 8 months and excel at immediate lifting and collagen stimulation, while PLLA threads dissolve more slowly and add a stronger, longer-lasting biostimulatory effect. The clinic’s doctor selects the thread type and combination during consultation based on your skin and goals.
Thread lifts suit adults with mild to moderate sagging of the cheeks, jawline or neck who want a natural, non-surgical lift. People with very heavy, severe laxity may benefit more from surgery. A consultation confirms whether a thread lift, or a combination with Ultherapy Prime, fits your anatomy.
Discomfort is generally mild because local anesthesia is applied before treatment, so you mainly feel pressure or tugging rather than sharp pain. Most patients describe the 30 to 60 minute session as very tolerable, with any soreness settling over the first few days as part of normal healing.
A thread lift session usually takes about 30 to 60 minutes, depending on how many threads are placed and the areas treated. Your consultation is a separate appointment where the clinic’s doctor assesses your face, plans the thread type, count and lifting vectors, and explains what to expect.
Most people resume daily activities within 1 to 2 days, since downtime is minimal compared with surgery. Mild swelling or bruising can take 1 to 2 weeks to fully settle, so many patients plan social events accordingly. Strenuous exercise and facial massage are usually avoided for about two weeks.
Thread lift results typically last about 1 to 3 years, depending on the thread type, your skin condition, age and lifestyle. PLLA threads tend to last longer than PDO. Because collagen builds gradually, many patients combine threads with Rejuran Healer or schedule a refresh as the effect softens.
You see an immediate lift right after the procedure from the mechanical repositioning of tissue. Over the next 2 to 3 months, new collagen forms along the thread paths, refining the contour and improving skin firmness. Initial swelling subsides within 1 to 2 weeks, revealing a more natural, settled result.
The number of threads depends on your degree of sagging and the areas treated, often ranging from a few to a dozen or more per side. Many patients achieve their goal in a single session, while some choose a top-up later. The clinic’s doctor plans the count during your personalized consultation.
Temporary side effects include mild swelling, bruising, tenderness or slight dimpling at entry points, which usually subside within a few days to two weeks. Less common issues like thread visibility or asymmetry are minimized by careful placement. The clinic’s doctor reviews your history beforehand to keep the procedure safe.
Yes. Thread lifts are often paired with energy lifting such as Thermage FLX or with injectable fillers that restore volume. Because threads reposition tissue while other treatments tighten or add volume, the clinic’s doctor sequences them so each works to its full effect.
A thread lift repositions tissue with absorbable threads through tiny entry points under local anesthesia, with little downtime and results lasting 1 to 3 years. A surgical facelift removes and tightens tissue for longer-lasting, more dramatic correction but requires general anesthesia, incisions and weeks of recovery.
A thread lift gives an immediate mechanical lift by physically repositioning tissue, while Ultherapy Prime uses focused ultrasound to tighten the deep SMAS gradually with no insertion. Threads suit visible sagging that needs repositioning; energy devices suit early laxity, and the two are often combined.
Sleep face-up with your head elevated for the first few nights, avoid wide mouth movements, facial massage and saunas for about two weeks, and keep entry points clean. Daily sunscreen and gentle skincare support healing. The clinic’s doctor gives personalized aftercare advice and schedules any follow-up review.
Yes. Thread lift cost depends on the number and type of threads, the areas treated and your lifting plan, so it is consultation-led rather than a fixed list price. A consultation with the clinic’s doctor is the best way to get an accurate quote tailored to your face and goals.
Plan to stay a few days so any swelling or bruising can settle before you travel home. Booking a consultation and treatment close together works well, and flying afterward is usually fine. Reberry Clinic offers English-speaking support and three Seoul-area locations, including one at Incheon Airport.
Thread lifts, Ultherapy Prime and Thermage FLX address facial sagging in different ways, from mechanical repositioning to energy-based tightening — here is how they compare.
| Thread Lift | Ultherapy Prime | Thermage FLX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy / mechanism | Absorbable PDO/PLLA threads physically reposition tissue and stimulate collagen | Micro-focused ultrasound (MFU-V) heats the deep SMAS layer | Monopolar radiofrequency (RF), volumetric dermal heating |
| Best for | Visible sagging of cheeks, jawline and neck that needs repositioning | Deeper structural lifting of brow, jawline and neck | Overall skin tightening and crepey, lax texture |
| Pain / comfort | Pressure and tugging under local anesthesia; mild | Deeper tingling at the SMAS; varies by area | Warm heating pulses with vibration; generally tolerable |
| Downtime | 1 to 2 days; swelling and bruising can last up to 2 weeks | None to minimal; occasional short-lived swelling | None; mild redness for a few hours |
| Results timeline | Immediate lift, with collagen refinement over 2 to 3 months | Gradual over 2 to 3 months, continuing toward 6 months | Gradual over 2 to 6 months as collagen remodels |
| Longevity | About 1 to 3 years, varies with thread type and skin | About 1 to 2 years | About 1 to 2 years |
| Sessions | Often 1 session, with optional top-ups | Usually 1 session | Usually 1 session, repeated periodically |
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