Thread Lift in Korea

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Hospitalization
Not required

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Anesthesia
Conscious sedation

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Surgery Time
30 mins

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Stitch Removal
None

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Recovery Time
No downtime

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Hospital Stay
Not required

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Anesthesia
Conscious sedation

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Surgery Time
30 mins

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Recovery Time
No downtime

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Stitch Removal
None

What is a Thread Lift?

A thread lift is a minimally invasive form of face lifting that uses dissolvable threads to pull and lift the skin. Patients seek this treatment for various reasons, most often linked to aging and the symptoms it causes. By choosing and applying the right threads, tailored to differing age groups, we can achieve better wrinkle improvement outcomes.

Who Would Benefit From
a Thread Lift?

We recommend this procedure to those who:

Are showing mild to moderate signs of aging

Want to improve facial wrinkles, like smile lines or jowls

Are looking for a procedure with zero downtime

Seek a non-incisional, long-term solution for aging

THE PLUS Facial Lifting Results:
Before & After

Start Your Online Consultation & Plan Your Visit!

Why Choose THE PLUS
for a Thread Lift?

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World-Class
Doctors

Our doctors here at THE PLUS are experts and world leaders in their fields. Dr. Kim Taek-kyun is an educator as well as a surgeon. A board-certified plastic surgeon and member of plastic surgery societies around the world, he is a published author of plastic surgery textbooks used across the world, and also runs annual educational sessions for other plastic surgeons.

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Personalized Treatment

Here at THE PLUS we are committed to delivering superior medical services through sincere, personalized treatment. Our doctors pride themselves on their dedication to the pursuit of facial harmony relative to each individual patient, and strive for the discovery and enhancement of beauty through their aesthetic surgeries.

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Treatment
Variety

THE PLUS’ doctors use their extensive experience, and cutting-edge technology and techniques, coupled with their plastic surgery principles to offer solutions for people with all level of concern regarding facial aging and wrinkles. The variety of procedure options and personalized treatment plans mean all patients are treated according to their own concerns and desires.

How is a Thread Lift Done?

Thread lifting is done by inserting a special medical-grade thread into the skin and then pulling and lifting the skin into the desired position, and concurrently smoothing wrinkles. The threads themselves work by holding the skin in place with small cogs, or barbs, ensuring a strong hold for longer-lasting results. The threads are cut flush to the skin, and are practically invisible to the naked eye.

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Popular treatment areas for thread lifting are the smile lines (nasolabial folds), jowls and marionette lines (melomental folds), as well as the mid-face and neck, but they can also be applied other areas. The results of thread lifting vary from person to person, but in general they can last from a few months to over a year depending on the type of thread used and the condition of the skin.

What Is the Non-Permanent Temporal Lift?

Temporal Thread Lift - Non-Permanent Foxy Eye Lift - Thread Lift at The Plus Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Korea.

The temporal lift, also known as the lateral brow lift, or more popularly the ‘Foxy Eye Lift’ or the ‘Ponytail Lift’ is a minor, minimally-invasive facelift that lifts the temporal area, treating a sagging outer brow or drooping eyelids and creating a lifted, elongated eye shape.

Here at The Plus we offer a non-permanent temporal lift performed with dissolvable lifting threads. This alternative to our surgical temporal lift is ideal for those seeking the same effects of a surgical lift, but who are hesitant to undergo a permanent procedure. The results of a temporal thread lift last 1-1.5 years

THE PLUS Thread Lift with VXIL Threads

Here at THE PLUS, our preferred threads for lifting are VXIL threads. Also known as V Seal, they are an absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) thread. They are inserted through a fine needle, eliminating the need for a skin incision. Gradually dissolving within the body over the course of 6 to 8 months, they continually stimulate collagen production and fibroblasts while they remain in the body. This not only adds volume to the skin but also brightens the skin tone and provides elasticity to sagging skin. The continuous stimulation of collagen production and fibroblasts further enhances these effects.

VXIL (V Seal) is a robust PDO thread formed into a 180-degree bi-directional cog and is a KFDA-certified dissolvable suture. Designed with 12 cogs per 1cm, this thread exhibits high tissue adhesion.

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No Incision Needed

Long-Term Lifting Effect

Performed Under Local Anesthesia

Minimal Pain With Optimal Thread Design

Standard Thread Cogs

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The cogs are too flexible, resulting in low tensile strength.

VXIL Thread Cogs

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thread lift in Korea the plus plastic surgery gangnam

The cogs are inflexible, resulting in high tensile strength.

Precautions After a Thread Lift

For two to four weeks after the procedure, you may experience a pulling or stinging sensation when smiling, eating, or brushing your teeth.

Be wary of behaviors that can put your facial features under a lot of pressure, such as laughing out loud, making excessive facial expressions, or burying your face in the pillow while sleeping.

Please refrain from facial massage, meridians, excessive exercise, drinking, smoking, or saunas for one month after the procedure.

In addition, mild pain may last for up to 7 days. If the pain persists, please contact the hospital.

Our Process for International Patients

Our team here at THE PLUS is dedicated to providing the best service to our international clients. To ensure the best possible experience for patients visiting us from overseas we have an in-depth process, providing thorough consultation, language services and sensitivity throughout the duration of your experience.

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No Language Barrier

We provide English-language services from consultation to aftercare, removing language barriers from your treatment experience. At THE PLUS we have English-speaking doctors, but in the case where a doctor does not speak English, translators are provided.

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Wide Experience

We at THE PLUS have a wide range of experience treating patients from across the world, and from many different racial and cultural backgrounds. Our experience enables us to understand each individual client’s need with a sensitivity to cultural features and ideals outside our own.

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End-to-End Assistance

All clients here at THE PLUS are provided with end-to-end assistance, meaning you will receive support from our staff and translators at all points of your treatment process, beginning from your online consultation until the end of your aftercare appointments.

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Thorough Online Consultation

We understand that traveling from overseas to receive treatment can be daunting. To alleviate your concerns before arriving in-country, and discuss the details of your treatment, we schedule a through online consultation with one of our doctors for all our international clients.

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Start Your
Consultation Today

Consulting with The Plus PS is fast and simple. After you fill out the consultation form, one of our patient team members will reach out to you via email. Our initial online consultation is free of charge.

Please note: video consultation is available at an additional cost.

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Had a fantastic experience with The Plus Clinic! We were partnered with Dana, our English translator for all our visits to the clinic, and she was so great. Even though we had Dana, Dr. Kim was easy to converse with in English, and he was very knowledgeable and understanding. He even suggested a different procedure over the one I had signed up for because it would give me the results I was aiming for. Dr. Kim was with us every step for the way; we were thrilled about this because we did not want a factory clinic. Everyone was very courteous, kind, and respectful. They went out of their way to make our appointments fit our visit to Seoul. Would recommend highly!!
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I’m naturally a very nervous person, and the idea of having surgery scared me a lot. But the moment I stepped into THE PLUS Plastic Surgery clinic in Seoul, I felt calm. The atmosphere created by the coordinators, nurses, and especially my surgeon was so warm and caring that my anxiety simply disappeared. I had my rhinoplasty performed by Dr. Jaeyong Jeong, MD, PhD — a plastic surgeon specializing in rhinoplasty. We had three detailed consultations before the surgery, and he always listened to me patiently, answered all my questions, and made sure I felt completely comfortable every step of the way. His attention to detail and care gave me full trust in the process. On the day of surgery, I surprisingly felt very calm. I tolerated the anesthesia well, recovered quickly, and was even able to walk back to my hotel the same day. Now it’s day 11 post-op, and while I’m still healing, the first week — which I feared the most — passed smoothly without any pain or complications. The nurses were so kind and attentive during stitch removal, and I felt genuinely cared for. I’m incredibly grateful to Dr. Jeong and the entire team at THE PLUS for making such an important and emotional step in my life feel safe, gentle, and positive. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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My experience at this clinic was world class. Not only because Seoul is better known to have one of the best aeathetic augmentation service and facilities. This clinic has provided me trust from the outset by all staff, both online and on site. The surgeon (Dr. Kim) is highly highly knowledgeable and more importantly very kind. He didn't recommend a procedure which I did not require at my age. I trusted this surgeon from the get go and surely he delivered the result. I only had a minor procedure but due to his skilled hands and his assistants, he made my entire face more youthful and energetic. Thank you. Post surgery - I am extremely satisfied of the results. I recommend this surgeon and clinic without reservation. They are truly world class and I trust them with my body. I may come back for more! Thank you everyone. 대단히 고맙습니다.
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안녕하세요. 9월달에 정재용원장님께 코재수술하고 6개월째 지나가고있어요. 20대초반 약 17년전에 L자실리콘으로만 비개방 수술했었는데 콧대가약간휘고 길어보이고 약간움직임이있어 재수술을 생각하게되었어요. 네이버까페, 검색, 주변지인들 밤낮으로 발품팔아서 여기 더플러스성형외과 정재용원장님을 선택하게되었는데 결과는 너무 만족 그이상이죠ㅜㅜ 제가원했던 대로 튼튼하게.. 길어보이는 코로인한 긴중안부 개서.. 코모양.. 뭐하나 빠짐없이 다 개선시켜주셨어요..진짜너무감사할뿐입니다! (저는 실리콘+귀연골수술 했어요.) 데스크직원분들과 수술방 처치실직원분들도 어찌나 친절하시고 진심으로 대해주시던지.. 수술날 너무 무서워서 이말저말 물어보는데도 친절히 대화해주시고ㅜㅜ 지방에서 올라오는거 아시고 시간예약도 잘 맞춰서 잡아주시고.. 진짜 너무 감동받았었어요.. 진짜 성형외과라는 딱딱한분위기가 아니라 뭔가 포근함이느껴 져서 맘편히 왔다갔다한거같아요.. 아! 또제가 지인분들께 적극적으로 추천하는 또 한가지가있어요.. 수술방에 여러카메라와 cctv 요런것들이 믿음과 안정감을주더라고요! 또한 수술방의 청결함과 멸균에 신경써주시면서 한올한올 머리카락 빠짐없이 올려주시던 간호사선생님! 감사해용♡ 또! 코재수술이 아프다고 주변에서 말을들어 마음의준비를 단단히 하고있었는데.. 진짜 저는 하나도 안아팠어요! 치통이엄청더아팠다는.. 그전주에 이가아파서 뺐었거든요^^; 아마도 원장님의 기술적인 부분이아니었나싶습니다! 몇개월에 한번씩 찾아뵐텐데 엄청 기쁘고 반가운 마음으로 갈듯해요! 다들행복하고 기쁜일만가득하길 기도합니다^^

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Three Elements Unique to THE PLUS

THE PLUS medical staff strive to ensure unrivaled safety and exceptional results.

Boasting over a decade of expertise with a multitude of successful clinical outcomes, we’ve asserted our medical proficiency through presentations at academic conferences, guest lectures, and more. We remain steadfast in our original mission – publishing papers and books worldwide being part of our commitment. Always prioritizing optimum safety and gratifying results, THE PLUS medical team diligently meets its obligations.

We provide a pleasant environment and trusted service from the moment of consultation to post-operative care.

To ensure the safety of our clients and accurately assess their condition for precise surgery, THE PLUS Plastic Surgery employs state-of-the-art medical equipment and stringent customer safety procedures. We maintain a systematic approach to deliver top-notch medical services.

Safe surgery using cutting-edge medical
equipment.

Sterilization and disinfection system for a clean environment.

UPS system for patient safety in case of power outage.

Continuous progress checks to maintain safe conditions.

Surgery alone is not enough to keep your condition optimal – THE PLUS also places great importance on post-surgical care.

We monitor the condition of our clients post-surgery, offering personalized care services designed to reduce recovery time, ensuring the sustainment of optimal surgical outcomes.

1:1 management according to personal needs.

Tissue regeneration using advanced equipment.

Self-care guidance, including massage and acupressure.

1:1 management according to personal needs.

Tissue regeneration using advanced equipment.

Self-care guidance, including massage and acupressure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a thread lift?

A thread lift is a minimally invasive face-lifting procedure that uses dissolvable threads to pull and lift the skin. This treatment is often sought to address signs of aging, such as wrinkles and sagging skin, by selecting and applying appropriate threads tailored to different age groups for optimal wrinkle improvement outcomes.

Who would benefit from a thread lift?

Individuals showing mild to moderate signs of aging, those looking to improve facial wrinkles like smile lines or jowls, individuals seeking a procedure with zero downtime, and those desiring a non-incisional, long-term solution for aging would benefit from a thread lift.

Why choose THE PLUS for a thread lift?

THE PLUS boasts world-class doctors who are experts and global leaders in their fields. Dr. Kim Taek-kyun, for instance, is a board-certified plastic surgeon and published author of plastic surgery textbooks used worldwide. The clinic is committed to delivering superior medical services through sincere, personalized treatment, focusing on facial harmony and the enhancement of natural beauty. Additionally, THE PLUS offers a variety of procedure options and personalized treatment plans to address various levels of concern regarding facial aging and wrinkles.

How is a thread lift performed?

During a thread lift, a special medical-grade thread is inserted into the skin to pull and lift it into the desired position, concurrently smoothing wrinkles. The threads have small cogs or barbs that hold the skin in place, ensuring a strong hold for longer-lasting results. The threads are cut flush to the skin and are practically invisible to the naked eye. Common treatment areas include smile lines (nasolabial folds), jowls, marionette lines (melomental folds), mid-face, and neck. Results can last from a few months to over a year, depending on the type of thread used and the skin’s condition.

What are the features of VXIL (V Seal) threads used at THE PLUS?

VXIL, or V Seal, is an absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) thread inserted through a fine needle, eliminating the need for a skin incision. It gradually dissolves within the body over 180 to 240 days, continuously stimulating collagen production and fibroblasts. This process adds volume to the skin, brightens skin tone, and provides elasticity to sagging skin. The continuous stimulation of collagen production and fibroblasts further enhances these effects.

What precautions should be taken after a thread lift procedure?

For two to four weeks after the procedure, you may experience a pulling or stinging sensation when smiling, eating, or brushing your teeth. It’s important to avoid behaviors that put significant pressure on facial features, such as laughing out loud, making excessive facial expressions, or burying your face in the pillow while sleeping. Refrain from facial massages, meridian treatments, excessive exercise, drinking, smoking, or saunas for one month after the procedure. Mild pain may last up to seven days; if it persists, please contact the clinic.