Thread lift (실리프팅).

A thread lift passes a series of bio-absorbable threads (PDO — polydioxanone, or PLLA — poly-L-lactic acid) under the skin along predefined lift vectors. The threads have tiny barbs or cogs that catch tissue and pull it into a new position. The threads dissolve over 6–24 months, but collagen stimulation during that period can extend the effect.

Typically 35–55, with mild-to-moderate soft tissue descent along the cheek, jowl, or neck. Not a substitute for surgical facelift in advanced sagging. Often combined with skin boosters or HIFU for a compound effect.

Thread type (PDO has the longest track record in Korea; PLLA stimulates more collagen but costs more), expected duration, how many threads and along which vectors, anesthesia used, and what happens if a thread migrates or extrudes (rare, but the clinic should have a clear protocol).

2–5 days of visible swelling and small puncture marks at the entry points. Mild bruising possible. Most patients are presentable in under a week.

₩500,000–₩1,500,000 for a dermatology-tier session with fewer threads. ₩1,500,000–₩3,000,000 for a surgical-clinic tier with more threads and longer-duration PLLA material. Packages bundled with skin boosters are common.

"What percentage of your thread-lift patients are repeat customers within 18 months?" A high rate means the lift is short-lived; a low rate can mean either durable results or unhappy patients. Cross-check with reviews.