Thread Lifting in Cheongdam, Gangnam — an immediate lift, threads do the work.
Thread lifting places fine, absorbable PDO threads under the skin to lift sagging tissue at once — and, as the threads dissolve over months, to stimulate new collagen along their path. It is the minimally invasive way to get a defined, visible lift without surgery, and at ARTNER Cheongdam it uses proven threads mapped by hand: Mint Petit for a light refresh, Mint Fine for a fuller face and jawline lift, Mint Easy for the double chin, and Ollijue Volfix for volumising cheeks — from ₩490,000, with a few days of mild swelling in Gangnam.
What is thread lifting, and how does it lift now and later?
Where energy devices tighten gradually, threads give an immediate, mechanical lift: fine absorbable threads are placed under the skin at ARTNER Cheongdam, Gangnam and gently reposition sagging tissue on the spot. As they dissolve over months they leave new collagen behind, so the lift is supported even after the thread is gone. The skill is not the thread — it is the vector: where each one is anchored and along which line it pulls.
At ARTNER, thread lifting uses proven PDO threads — Mint (Petit, Fine and a double-chin Easy option) and Ollijue Volfix — chosen by how much lift you need and where. Fewer threads refine and refresh; more threads give a fuller lift of the cheeks, jawline and lower face. Dr. Pyeon maps the vectors so the lift looks natural, not pulled.
Do I need repositioning, tightening — or a surgical lift?
Threads do one thing energy devices cannot: move tissue now. ARTNER Cheongdam is clear about where that stops working.
Mild-to-moderate sagging you want moved
Cheeks, jawline or lower face that has dropped, and you want visible change the same day. Mint or Ollijue threads mapped by hand in Cheongdam, from ₩490,000, with a few days of mild swelling.
Lift plus tightening
Threads reposition; HIFU in Cheongdam works at the deep layer and RF tightening in Gangnam firms the surface. Pairing them is the usual plan rather than choosing one.
Advanced, heavy sagging
Very heavy tissue pulls threads out of their vector and the lift fades quickly. We say honestly that a surgical lift is the better answer rather than placing more threads than the face can hold.
The heaviness is fat
A full lower face or under-chin pad is volume, not laxity — double chin removal in Cheongdam or face slimming injection first, then threads for what remains.
Send a front and 45-degree photo on WhatsApp — Dr. Pyeon's team in Cheongdam recommends thread type and count honestly, including when fewer threads or a different tool is the better spend, within 24 hours.
How much is thread lifting in Cheongdam, by thread count?
More threads mean more lift. Event prices are the real selling prices; the right number and type are set at consultation by how much lift you need.
| Type | Best for this area | Threads | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mint Petit | A light lift & refresh, first-timers | 4–8 | ₩490,000 |
| Mint Fine | A fuller face & jawline lift | 8–16 | ₩890,000 |
| Mint Easy | Double-chin & jawline focus | 4 (2 set) | ₩890,000 |
| Ollijue Volfix | Volumizing lift for cheeks & jaw | 8–16 | ₩690,000 |
Event (real selling) prices for foreign patients, exclude VAT, confirmed at consultation. Thread count and type are matched to your face and the lift you want.
What does a thread session look like at ARTNER Cheongdam?
Simple, supervised, and planned around your goal.
Consult & map
We assess your sagging and map the lift vectors — which threads, how many, and where.
Numb & prep
Local anesthetic is applied so the placement is comfortable.
Place the threads
Fine threads are inserted through tiny entry points and gently lift the tissue into place.
Settle & care
The lift is checked for symmetry; aftercare guidance follows for the first days.
Why mechanical first, then biological — the mechanism
A thread lift works in two stages. First is mechanical: the barbed or twisted PDO thread grips the soft tissue and physically lifts it, so you see a change on the table. Second is biological: over the following months the thread is absorbed by your body, and the mild stimulation along its track lays down new collagen — so some of the lift and firmness remains after the thread is gone.
Because the threads go in through tiny entry points rather than incisions, it's minimally invasive: expect a few days of mild swelling or tightness rather than a surgical recovery. It suits mild-to-moderate sagging and pairs well with HIFU or RF for a longer-lasting result.
Which threads are used — and how are they mapped in Gangnam?
ARTNER uses established PDO thread systems — Mint(a widely used lifting thread, in Petit, Fine and a double-chin Easy format) and Ollijue Volfix for a more volumizing lift. PDO is the same absorbable material used in surgical sutures for decades, so it has a long safety record.
The threads are only as good as the vectors they're placed along. Dr. Pyeon maps the lift to your anatomy so the result looks naturally lifted, not tight or pulled — and screens you first, as with every ARTNER treatment.
Who is a good candidate for thread lifting — and who do we discuss further?
A good fit if you…
- Have mild-to-moderate sagging of the cheeks, jawline or lower face
- Want an immediate, visible lift without surgery
- Are willing to accept a few days of mild swelling
- Want to pair a lift with collagen stimulation
We'll talk it through if you…
- Have very heavy, advanced sagging that may need a surgical lift
- Have very thin skin or an active infection in the area
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding (please wait)
- Expect a permanent result — threads last around 12–18 months
What recovery looks like
- Minimally invasive — tiny entry points, no large incision
- A few days of mild swelling, tightness or bruising
- Avoid wide mouth-opening and facial massage briefly
- Sleep face-up for the first nights to protect the lift
Good to know
- The lift is immediate; collagen support builds over months
- Threads absorb over 6–8 months; the effect lasts ~12–18 months
- Often combined with HIFU/RF for a longer result
- We plan the plan around your travel
Why is the result half treatment, half aftercare at ARTNER Gangnam?
A good outcome isn't only the session — it's how thread lifting is planned and supported around it. ARTNER runs a 2:1 intensive care system: dedicated attention, not a treatment and a goodbye at the door.
Aftercare uses medical devices, not just advice. ARTNER runs Accent Prime by ALMA (Israel) and matching protocols, and Dr. Pyeon is a clinical advisor to Accent Prime in Korea — so your plan is guided by someone who helps train other clinics on the technology.
What results can I expect step by step?
thread lifting is non-surgical, so downtime is minimal — here is how the effect builds.
- Each sessionA comfortable, non-surgical session — most people return straight to their day.
- First daysAny mild redness or warmth settles quickly; makeup is usually fine soon after.
- Weeks 2–8Collagen remodelling builds gradually — the lifting and tightening effect deepens over weeks.
- OngoingResults build across a course and are maintained with periodic sessions.
What does an ARTNER Cheongdam quote include?
Every quote is given in Korean Won and confirmed at consultation — no surprises after you arrive. Prices exclude VAT; where a treatment lists a normal and an event price, the event price is the real one.
Included in every quote
- Consultation and suitability assessment
- The treatment, by trained medical staff under the director
- ARTNER aftercare during your stay
- Follow-up on WhatsApp after you fly home
Good to know
- Most treatments work best as a short course, not a one-off
- Combined or packaged plans are discounted
- English, 中文 and 日本語 consultation
- Documentation and invoices on request
What are the risks — and how does ARTNER lower them?
Every medical treatment carries some risk. For thread lifting, expect temporary redness, warmth, mild swelling or small bruising; less commonly, uneven results or sensitivity. Results build gradually and are not permanent — a course and periodic maintenance keep them.
ARTNER lowers risk deliberately: an internal-medicine specialist screens you first, settings are matched to your skin and goals, and we'll honestly say when a treatment won't give the result you want — or when a different one fits better.
Why a lift should look lifted, not pulled — the director on threads
Threads are about vectors, not volume of product. Placed along the wrong lines they look tight; placed right they just look like a well-rested version of you. At ARTNER Cheongdam that mapping is where the skill is — and knowing when a face is too heavy for threads at all.
- Dr. Hye-woo Pyeon — Internal Medicine Specialist, Director of ARTNER Cheongdam
- Yeungnam University College of Medicine · Sungkyunkwan University Bioengineering
- Former Internal Medicine Specialist, Gachon University Gil Medical Center
- Clinical Advisor to TuneFace, TuneBody, Accent Prime & Alvogen Korea · Qwo Cimia Key Doctor
- Member — Korean Society for the Study of Obesity & Korean Association of Internal Medicine
How does a thread lift fit a trip to Seoul?
Threads are placed in a single visit to ARTNER Cheongdam under local anesthesia, with a few days of mild swelling — the one lifting treatment that needs a little planning around your itinerary in Gangnam.
Consult before you fly
Send photos and your goal on WhatsApp for an honest suitability read, a recommended plan and a clear KRW quote — in English, 中文 or 日本語.
How long to stay
Thread lifting is minimally invasive and done in one visit, so plan 3–5 days in Seoul if you have an event or photos: the placement itself takes under an hour at ARTNER Cheongdam, and mild swelling, tenderness or a pulling sensation settles over the first few days. Avoid wide mouth opening, dental work, facial massage and saunas for about two weeks, and keep two weeks between the session and anything you want to look your best for.
Follow-up
Once home, Dr. Pyeon's team continues guiding your plan on WhatsApp in your language.
Records
Treatment records and invoices for insurance or your home clinic are provided on request.
Thread lifting in Cheongdam, Gangnam — questions answered.
Fine absorbable PDO threads are placed under the skin at ARTNER Cheongdam and gently reposition sagging tissue immediately — the mechanical lift. As they dissolve over months, they stimulate new collagen along their path, so support remains after the thread itself is gone.
It is minimally invasive rather than surgical — placed under local anesthesia through tiny entry points, with no incisions or stitches. Expect mild swelling, tenderness or a pulling sensation for a few days; most patients in Gangnam are socially presentable within 3–5 days.
The mechanical lift softens as the threads dissolve, typically over 6–12 months depending on thread type, face and lifestyle, while the collagen they stimulate remains. ARTNER Cheongdam gives ranges rather than promises, and repeat sessions are planned by how your face holds.
Threads for immediate repositioning, HIFU for deep lift that builds over months, RF for surface tightening and maintenance. They do different jobs, and Dr. Pyeon in Cheongdam commonly combines them rather than recommending only one.
Mint Petit from ₩490,000 (4–8 threads), Mint Fine from ₩890,000 (8–16), Mint Easy from ₩890,000 for the double chin and jawline, and Ollijue Volfix from ₩690,000 for volumising lift. KRW, ex-VAT, identical to the Korean price list — no foreigner surcharge.
More threads mean more lift, but the right number is set by how much your face needs and can hold — not by upselling. ARTNER Cheongdam recommends the smallest count that achieves the vector, and says when a face is too heavy for threads to work well.
Local anesthesia is used, so you feel pressure and movement rather than pain during placement. Mild tenderness and a tight or pulling sensation for a few days afterwards is normal and settles on its own.
Wide mouth opening, dental work, facial massage, saunas and vigorous exercise for about two weeks, and sleeping on your face early on. These are the things that shift threads before tissue settles around them.
Yes, with sequencing. HIFU is usually done before threads, and filler is placed with the thread vectors in mind. Tell us what you have had and when so ARTNER Cheongdam can plan the order properly.
Not when the vectors are right — that is the whole point of mapping by hand. Over-tightening comes from too many threads along the wrong lines, which is exactly what we avoid, even when a patient asks for more.
No — PDO threads absorb fully over months, leaving collagen behind. Nothing remains in the face long-term, which is also why the lift is described as gradual fade rather than sudden loss.
Pregnant patients, anyone with an active skin infection in the area, and those with very thin skin or very advanced sagging where results would disappoint. These are assessed at consultation in Gangnam before booking.
Yes — threads are easily added to a contouring visit at ARTNER Cheongdam, usually placed after the surgical part so swelling from each does not overlap.
2F–3F, 38 Apgujeong-ro 80-gil, Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul — a flat 5-minute (580 m) walk from Apgujeong Rodeo Station Exit 4 on the Suin-Bundang Line, 60–90 minutes from Incheon Airport. Building parking is available; Imperial Palace, Park Hyatt Seoul and Glad Gangnam Coex are nearby. Open Mon–Fri 10:00–20:00, Sat 10:00–17:00.
Yes — in English, with Chinese (中文) and Japanese (日本語) support, led by international-patient coordinators alongside Dr. Pyeon. Message ARTNER Cheongdam on WhatsApp with your goals; you receive a suitability read, a recommended plan, a KRW quote and a suggested length of stay within 24 hours, and all paperwork is in English.
Yes — gangnam-diet.com covers the same treatments, the same director and the same KRW price list for domestic patients. This English page is written for international patients visiting ARTNER Cheongdam, Gangnam.
An immediate lift before you fly — ARTNER Cheongdam, Gangnam.
Send a front and 45-degree photo on WhatsApp. Dr. Pyeon's team in Cheongdam replies in English within 24 hours with the thread type and count that suits your face — including when threads are not the right answer — and a clear KRW quote.
Individual results vary. Thread lifting is a minimally invasive medical procedure performed by a licensed physician after consultation; results vary with skin thickness, tissue weight and age, it does not replace a surgical lift, and it is not suitable for every patient. This page is educational information, not medical advice, and is provided under Korean medical advertising regulations. Prices are in KRW, exclude VAT, and are confirmed at consultation. ARTNER Cheongdam · 2F–3F, 38 Apgujeong-ro 80-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul · Apgujeong Rodeo Station Exit 4, 5 min · Contact & directions · Cheongdam price list.