PDO Thread Lift in Seoul, Korea

  What is a PDO thread lift?

  • A thread lift uses absorbable threads made of polydioxanone (PDO) that are inserted beneath the skin to lift sagging tissues and stimulate collagen.
  • The threads provide immediate mechanical lifting and over time the body’s response to the thread material helps firm and rejuvenate the skin.
  • It’s considered a minimally-invasive alternative to a surgical facelift — fewer incisions, shorter downtime

  Common treatment areas

  • Jawline and lower face (to address jowls or sagging)
  • Cheeks / mid-face
  • Nasolabial folds (smile lines) and marionette lines
  • Under-chin/neck area for mild sagging
  • Sometimes brow/temporal lifts depending on technique

  Typical procedure and recovery

  • Consultation to map lift areas and choose thread types (barbed, mono, screw, etc). Lienjang Clinic Korea
  • Local anaesthesia or numbing cream.
  • Threads inserted via fine cannulas or needles—takes ~30-60 minutes depending on scope. Gangnam YANN Skin Clinic
  • Immediate lifting visible; some swelling, bruising or pulling sensation may occur.
  • Many patients return to most normal activities the next day (though high-impact or strenuous activity is usually restricted for a short period). Haru Clinic+1

  How long do results last & maintenance

  • The results are not permanent like a full surgical lift. Typical duration often cited: ~12-18 months, sometimes more depending on skin condition, type of thread, and number of threads. Gangnam YANN Skin Clinic+1
  • Over time, skin laxity may return, so maintenance sessions may be recommended.
  • The thread’s dissolving process stimulates collagen which helps extend benefit beyond the mechanical lift.

  Key things to check / ask

  • What type/brand of threads are being used (PDO vs other absorbable materials).
  • How many threads will be placed, and in which zones.
  • What is the expected lift degree for your skin condition (moderate sagging vs advanced sagging).
  • What is the anticipated downtime (swelling, bruising) and what restrictions after treatment.
  • What after-care instructions (sleeping position, facial movements, avoiding massages/saunas).
  • Whether combining with other treatments (fillers, skin boosters, lasers) might give better outcome for you.
  • The cost breakdown (thread cost, doctor fee, follow-up visits).