A PDO thread lift in Korea is a temporary lift by nature: polydioxanone threads hold sagging cheek and jaw tissue right away, and in one Italian study of 160 patients the gain was plain for about a month and no longer visible after a year. That makes timing, purpose and early side effects the real questions. Threads can suit a near-term goal or a face not ready for surgery.
Clinics in Myeongdong
5 clinics for Thread lifts in Myeongdong
| # | Clinic | Devices & products | Area | Languages | Listed price | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kind Global Clinic | PDO thread lift · Ultherapy Prime · Thermage FLX · Sculptra | Euljiro-ipgu Station | English · 日本語 · 中文 · Español | ₩69,000 | 4.9 (359) |
| 2 | Summit Clinic | PDO thread lift · Ultherapy Prime · Thermage FLX · Shurink Universe | Gwanghwamun Station | - | - | 5.0 (157) |
| 3 | RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong | PDO thread lift · Ultherapy Prime · Thermage FLX · Radiesse | Myeongdong Station | English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español | ₩350,000 | 4.9 (1,091) |
| 4 | iD Clinic Myeongdong | Mint thread · Silhouette Soft · Ultherapy Prime | Namdaemun-ro | - | - | 4.8 (396) |
| 5 | UPIC Clinic Myeongdong | PDO thread lift · Ultherapy Prime · Thermage FLX | Myeong-dong | - | - | 4.9 (707) |
11. Kind Global Clinic
★ 4.9359 Google reviewsKind Global Clinic is by Euljiro-ipgu Station Exit 6, a skin and aesthetic clinic with a 4.9 average from 359 Google reviews. Its menu covers thread lifts as well as HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox. It consults in English, Japanese, Chinese and Spanish; listed thread lifts prices start at ₩69,000 + VAT.
Boutique Myeongdong clinic with co-director-led treatment
- Boutique clinic
- One private floor
- Director-performed care
- A free pre-consultation runs on WhatsApp or LINE, where you send photos and receive a treatment plan.
- Its thread lifts mix PDO and PLLA mono, cog and spiral threads, planned per face in a 30 to 60 minute session.
Planning treatment before flying in · Weekend or holiday appointments
- Location
- Euljiro-ipgu Station (Line 2) Exit 6 / Myeongdong Station (Line 4) Exit 8
- Languages
- English · 日本語 · 中文 · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩69,000 + VAT
22. Summit Clinic
★ 5.0157 Google reviewsSummit Clinic is a skin and aesthetic clinic a 3-minute walk from Gwanghwamun Station Exit 5, rated 5.0 from 157 Google reviews. It offers thread lifts alongside RF lifting, skin boosters and laser toning.
Gwanghwamun skin clinic for lifting, lasers and skin boosters
- Lifting devices
- Laser & pigment
- Warm beige lounge
- The lifting lineup includes Thermage FLX, Ultherapy Prime, Xerf, Onda, Oligio and Shurink Universe.
- The site runs in Korean, English and Chinese, with WhatsApp, LINE, WeChat and KakaoTalk contact.
Lifting and skin booster plans · Weekday evening appointments
- Location
- Gwanghwamun Station Exit 5, 3 min walk
33. RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.91,091 Google reviewsRE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong sits near Myeongdong Station, a skin and aesthetic clinic that holds a 4.9 Google rating across 1,091 reviews. Its menu covers thread lifts as well as HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox. Staff consult in English, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish, and listed thread lifts prices start at ₩350,000 + VAT.
Myeongdong flagship for lifting, glass skin and stem cell
- Flagship space
- Open every day
- Six languages
- Lifting choices include Ultherapy Prime, Thermage FLX, Sofwave and Titanium Lifting, all performed by licensed physicians.
- In-house medical interpreters assist in English, Japanese, Spanish, Thai and both Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
Sunday appointments · Glass skin booster programs
- Location
- Myeongdong Station (Line 4) / Euljiro-ipgu Station (Line 2)
- Languages
- English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩350,000 + VAT
4. iD Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.8396 Google reviewsiD Clinic Myeongdong runs a skin and aesthetic clinic in Namdaemun-ro; its Google rating is 4.8 from 396 reviews. It offers thread lifts alongside Ultherapy, Thermage and HIFU lifting.
Myeongdong branch of iD Clinic for lifting and injectables
- Lifting device range
- Network brand
- Rooftop & lounge
- Lifting devices include Ultherapy Prime, Thermage FLX, Sofwave, XERF, Onda and Volnewmer.
- The clinic opens weekdays 10:30 to 20:30, and Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 to 16:00.
Comparing several lifting devices · Weekend morning appointments
- Location
- Namdaemun-ro
5. UPIC Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.9707 Google reviewsUPIC Clinic Myeongdong is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Myeong-dong, rated 4.9 from 707 Google reviews. Its menu covers thread lifts as well as Ultherapy, Thermage and RF lifting.
Nature-themed Myeongdong clinic for lifting and skin solutions
- Greenery concept
- Lifting & boosters
- No lunch break
- It stays open until 21:00 on Mondays and Fridays and runs without a lunch break, weekends and holidays included.
- Treatments are grouped into five solution programs covering lifting, pigmentation, acne, skin regeneration and diet.
Monday or Friday evening visits · Public holiday appointments
- Location
- Myeong-dong
Prices
Thread lifts cost in Myeongdong
Prices below come from the listed clinics' own price lists, before VAT. 10% VAT is added at payment.
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Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $50₩69,000 + VATCompare clinicsJamber Thread Lift 4 Threads
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $255₩350,000 + VATCompare clinicsJamber Thread Lift 8 Threads
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $473₩650,000 + VATCompare clinicsDOOTH Short Thread 4 Threads
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $480₩660,000 + VATCompare clinicsDOOTH Short Thread 8 Threads
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $800₩1,100,000 + VATCompare clinicsDOOTH Dream Thread 8 Threads
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $872₩1,199,000 + VATCompare clinicsDOOTH Dream Thread 12 Threads
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $1,192₩1,639,000 + VATCompare clinicsGuide
What temporary meant across 160 consecutive patients
Bertossi and colleagues looked back at 160 people treated in a row with barbed PDO threads and reported the results in Aesthetic Surgery Journal in 2018. Cheek and nasolabial work used two or three threads on each side, and the jawline two to four. Improvement in drooping tissue was seen from the day of placement and held through the first month.
After that the curve bent down. By six months the change had dropped noticeably, and at one year the authors could no longer see it. Polydioxanone is absorbed by the body, so fading is expected; the study puts a time scale on it for one group. Your own timeline can differ.
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Good reasons to choose a lift that fades
A short horizon is not always a drawback. For some people it matches exactly what they want from a single trip.
- A wedding, reunion or photo date a few months away, with time left for swelling to settle first
- Early, mild drooping where a full surgical lift would be out of proportion
- Someone who wants to see how a lifted jawline feels before deciding on anything longer lasting
- Health reasons that make a general anesthetic or a longer operation unwise, the group the 2018 authors had in mind
- A preference for a change that will quietly reverse rather than one that stays
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When a short-lived lift is likely to disappoint
Heavy jowls, a loose neck or folds of excess skin need tissue removed or reshaped, and threads cannot take skin away. In these faces the early pull tends to slip back faster and the cost in recovery days buys little.
Threads also disappoint people who expect a lasting answer from one session. If the goal is a result that still shows next year, ask the doctor what a repeat plan would involve, or whether surgery or energy-based tightening fits the face better. A good consultation says so openly.
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The five early problems the 2018 series counted
In the same study, 55 of the 160 patients had at least one problem in the early weeks. The breakdown below uses the paper's own figures; it describes one clinic group, not the risk for every face or thread design.
| Early problem | Share in the 2018 series | What it usually looks like |
|---|---|---|
| Thread moving toward the surface | 11.2% (2018) | A ridge, bump or end felt under the skin |
| Passing redness | 9.4% (2018) | Pink skin along the thread paths |
| Infection | 6.2% (2018) | Warmth, growing tenderness or swelling at an entry point |
| Skin dimpling | 6.2% (2018) | Small dents where tissue is caught unevenly |
| Temporary facial stiffness | 1.2% (2018) | A tight feeling when smiling or chewing |
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How a review paper places suspension threads
Tavares and colleagues wrote a review of facial thread lifting with suture suspension for the Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology in 2017. It describes how the technique developed, sorts the main thread designs and insertion approaches, and gathers the complications described in earlier reports.
Read together with the 2018 series, the review supports a modest framing: threads are a minimally invasive tool for selected faces, and patients should hear about both duration and complications before agreeing to them.
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Fitting the first weeks into the trip
Bruising and swelling are common for several days, and soreness when opening the mouth wide can last a little longer. Recovery differs from person to person, so leave room for a recheck before flying in case a thread end, a dent or a warm, tender spot needs attention. Product names travel with the threads too: searches for ace pdo thread lift korea refer to one branded line, so note the exact product on your aftercare sheet for any doctor at home.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Effectiveness, Longevity, and Complications of Facelift by Barbed Suture InsertionAesthetic Surgery Journal · 2018 · doi:10.1093/asj/sjy042
A retrospective series of 160 patients given barbed PDO threads in which the lift was clear for the first month, fell noticeably by six months and was gone at one year, with early problems in 34%.
- Facial thread lifting with suture suspensionBrazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology · 2017 · doi:10.1016/j.bjorl.2017.03.015
A review of suspension-suture thread lifting that describes its history, thread designs, insertion techniques and reported complications.
FAQ
Questions about Thread lifts in Myeongdong
Which clinics offer Thread lifts in Myeongdong?
Clinics offering Thread lifts in Myeongdong include Kind Global Clinic (Euljiro-ipgu Station), Summit Clinic (Gwanghwamun Station), RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong (Myeongdong Station), iD Clinic Myeongdong (Namdaemun-ro) and UPIC Clinic Myeongdong (Myeong-dong). Each lists Thread lifts on its own menu; message the clinic directly to confirm the doctor, product and current price.
Why would someone choose a lift that is gone within a year?
Because the goal is sometimes short-term by design, such as an event a few months away or a first trial of a lifted contour. In the 2018 Aesthetic Surgery Journal series, the change was clear for about a month before it faded. For people who are not ready for surgery, that window can be enough. Results vary from person to person, so ask the doctor how your face is likely to behave.
What does a thread working toward the surface feel like?
It usually shows up as a firm ridge, a small bump or a sharp end you can feel when you touch the cheek. This was the most frequent early problem in the 2018 series, seen in about one in nine patients. It tends to need a quick visit, where the doctor may trim or remove the strand. Report it early rather than pressing on it yourself.
What happens if an entry point becomes infected?
Warmth, rising pain and swelling at one spot after the first few days should be checked by the treating doctor promptly. Infection affected about six in a hundred patients in the 2018 study. Treatment depends on how deep it is and can include draining the area or taking the thread out. Keeping entry points clean and dry during the first days lowers the chance of trouble.
Can PDO threads be placed again once the first lift has faded?
Yes, repeat sessions are common, since the material is absorbed and the earlier tracks soften over months. Many doctors wait until the first threads have largely dissolved before placing new ones. Bring the earlier plan or product details so the new session can account for where threads went before. Each round carries the same early risks as the first, so plan the same recovery days.
Does facial stiffness after threads go away?
In the 2018 series it was temporary and uncommon, seen in two of the 160 patients. A tight, pulled feeling when smiling or chewing in the first days is often linked to swelling and the fresh grip of the barbs. Soft foods and avoiding wide yawns help. If stiffness lasts beyond the first weeks or feels one-sided, ask the treating doctor to review it.
How far ahead of an event should threads be placed?
Several weeks ahead is a sensible minimum, because bruising, swelling and small dents need time to settle. The lift in the 2018 series was strongest in the first month, so very long gaps may waste part of the effect. Ask the doctor which date suits your face, and plan extra time if you bruise easily, since recovery is not the same for everyone.