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Thread Lifting

Thread Lifting · Lifting Thread Embedding

Thread lifting is a lifting procedure in which medical threads are inserted under the skin to pull up sagging tissue. The threads are also intended to stimulate collagen production to help improve skin elasticity.

It is well suited to those concerned about changes in facial contour — sagging cheeks, nasolabial folds, a blurred jawline, or a double chin. At Myeongdong RI& Korean Medicine Clinic, we customize the type, direction, and number of threads according to your face shape, skin thickness, fat volume, and degree of sagging.

Profile of a woman in her forties with a slightly sagging jawline and visible nasolabial folds

Thread lifting treatment areas
at RI& Korean Medicine Clinic

Front-facing portrait for the area diagram (area names are given as text)
  • Sagging cheeks
  • Nasolabial folds
  • Double chin
  • Hollow cheeks
  • Sagging jawline

Key features of RI& thread lifting

By combining only the treatments you truly need, the procedure is completed in a short time, and you may notice changes after treatment (individual results vary).

  1. Short procedure time
    with a lighter recovery

  2. Lifting changes you may notice
    from right after the procedure (individual results vary)

  3. Return to daily life
    right away

  4. No incisions —
    absorbable threads
    for a lighter procedure

A woman in her forties resting the back of her hand on her jawline, showing a sagging jawline
A woman in her forties resting the back of her hand on her jawline, showing a sagging jawline
A woman in her forties resting the back of her hand on her jawline, showing a sagging jawline
A woman in her forties resting the back of her hand on her jawline, showing a sagging jawline

Why thread lifting
at Myeongdong RI& is special

Designed to fit your face, according to
your degree of sagging and facial structure.

Recommended for

  • Those who want to naturally correct even subtle facial asymmetry
  • Those who want wrinkle improvement and firmer skin at the same time
  • Those who want a lift without surgical incisions
  • Those who want a lift without surgery and without the burden

When thread lifting may help
at Myeongdong RI&

Designed precisely for your face, according
to the degree of sagging in the skin and fascia.

The thread lifting process

  1. A woman looking at her face in a large round mirror

    Face shape & sagging analysis

    Using a facial analysis device, we closely assess cheek sagging, nasolabial folds, jawline, double chin, left–right asymmetry, and skin thickness.

  2. A notebook with a face outline sketch, a pencil and tea

    Customized design

    We map out the direction of thread insertion and the lifting points according to your face shape and the direction of sagging.

  3. A cream tube, a wooden spatula and cotton swabs on linen

    Anesthesia

    Pain-relief pharmacopuncture or numbing cream is applied to reduce discomfort during the procedure.

  4. A spool of golden thread and silk cloth on a wooden tray

    Thread insertion

    Medical threads are inserted along the direction of sagging in the cheeks, jawline, and nasolabial folds to naturally lift the tissue. The threads are anchored to the firm fascia layer to help the lift last.

Skin Analysis SKIN ANALYSIS

  • Multi-Angle Imaging

    photographs your skin from several angles

  • UV & Visible Light Imaging

    shows conditions that are hard to see with the naked eye, such as sun damage and pigmentation

  • High-Resolution Imaging

    lets us look closely at pores, wrinkles and pigmentation

  • Saved Results

    stores each analysis so changes can be compared over the course of care

  • Used in Consultation

    we explain your skin condition and care options based on the results

Post-procedure precautions

  • Avoid saunas, steam rooms, and alcohol for 2 weeks after the procedure.

  • Exaggerated facial expressions and strenuous exercise can weaken the threads' hold.

  • Avoid massage and external pressure until the threads have settled.

  • Try to sleep on your back, facing upward.

Thread lifting Q&A

  • What does thread lifting do?

    It aims to lift sagging cheeks, nasolabial folds, the jawline, and a double chin to refine the facial contour. Beyond simply pulling the skin, the threads are intended to stimulate fibroblasts in the surrounding tissue and encourage new collagen synthesis. The aim is a lifting change right after the procedure, plus skin tissue that becomes firmer over time (individual results vary).

  • How long do the results last?

    Results vary widely depending on the type of thread used, the number inserted, skin elasticity, degree of sagging, and lifestyle — generally lasting from 6 months to over a year. The threads themselves are gradually absorbed by the body, but the collagen tissue formed around them may help maintain firmer skin for some time even after the threads are absorbed. The procedure may be repeated when sagging begins to return.

  • How long do swelling, bruising, and pain last after the procedure?

    Swelling and bruising vary by individual, but most subside within 1–2 weeks, and at most within a month. Early on, you may feel a pulling sensation along the direction of the threads, stiffness, or discomfort when chewing or laughing widely. This is a normal response as the threads settle into the tissue, and it gradually eases over time. However, if the pain worsens or is accompanied by heat, redness, or signs of inflammation, you should visit the clinic promptly.

Photos of people on this page are staged images, not actual patients.

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