Thread Lift · Minimally Invasive Lifting

Thread lift in Korea — the vector matters more than the thread.

Thread Lift is a minimally invasive facial rejuvenation procedure designed to improve mild to moderate skin laxity by repositioning soft tissues and stimulating collagen production. Treatment is customized to your facial anatomy, skin quality, and degree of sagging.

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Thread Lift

Watch: how lifting vectors are designed

Customized thread placementPersonalized vector mappingMultiple thread optionsExperienced medical teamStructured postoperative care

Thread Lift at a Glance

Support now, collagen later.

Threads

Absorbable

Options

PDO · PLLA · PCL

Immediate

Structural Support

Over Time

Collagen Remodeling

Suits

Mild to Moderate Laxity

Design

Personalized Vectors

What Is a Thread Lift?

Two effects, arriving on different timelines.

A thread lift uses absorbable suspension threads placed beneath the skin to provide immediate structural support while encouraging collagen remodeling during healing. The emphasis is on individualized vector design and fixation points rather than a one-size-fits-all approach — which is why two patients with the same thread can get quite different results.

Results

Improved definition, angle by angle.

Profile · Case 01

Front view after minimally invasive facial lifting — Newline Clinic — Front view · Case 01

Jawline definition after thread lift — Newline Clinic — Jawline · Case 02

Mild cheek lifting result — Newline Clinic — Cheeks · Case 02

Lower face lifting result — Newline Clinic — Lower face · Case 03

Natural facial contours after thread lift — Newline Clinic — Contour · Case 03

Individual results vary. Photos are examples shown with patient consent and are not a guarantee of outcome.

Types of Threads

Three options, one clinical decision.

PDO Threads

PDO is one of the absorbable thread options available. Which thread suits you depends on treatment goals, tissue quality, and clinical assessment.

Focus Thread option

PLLA Threads

PLLA threads are a further option within the same individualized planning process.

Focus Thread option

PCL / Mint-Type Barbed Threads

PCL and Mint-type barbed threads are also available, selected according to the same clinical criteria.

Focus Barbed option

Treatment Principles

What the plan is built on.

	What it means in practice
Personalized lifting vector design	The direction of lift is designed for your face
Individualized fixation points	Where the threads anchor is a planned decision
Age, skin thickness, facial anatomy	All three are assessed before thread selection
Appropriate thread type	PDO, PLLA, or PCL/Mint selected on clinical criteria
Comprehensive aftercare planning	Aftercare is planned as part of the procedure

Treatment recommendations depend on each patient's anatomy and goals. A consultation and examination are required before any procedure is recommended.

Why Newline

Why patients choose Newline.

Customized Thread Placement

Placement follows your anatomy, not a standard map.

Personalized Vector Mapping

The lifting direction is designed per patient.

Multiple Thread Options

PDO, PLLA and PCL/Mint-type threads are available.

Structured Postoperative Care

Individualized instructions and scheduled follow-up.

Benefits

What the procedure aims to achieve.

Improved Jawline Definition

Definition along the jawline is a primary target.

Mild Lifting of Cheeks and Lower Face

Mild lifting rather than a facelift result.

Collagen Stimulation

Collagen remodeling is encouraged during healing.

Minimal Downtime

A minimally invasive option with a shorter recovery than a facelift.

Patient Selection

Who may benefit.

A thread lift may suit you if you

Have early facial sagging
Notice reduced jawline definition
Want a non-surgical or minimally invasive lifting option
Prefer shorter recovery than a facelift
Seek natural-looking facial rejuvenation

What determines the plan

Your degree of sagging — mild to moderate laxity is the stated range
Age, skin thickness, and facial anatomy
Tissue quality and your treatment goals
Which thread type suits your clinical assessment
Your medical suitability for the procedure

Treatment recommendations depend on each patient's anatomy and goals. A consultation and examination are required.

Recovery

Recovery follows the threads used.

First Several Days

Temporary swelling, bruising, tenderness, and skin tightness are common.

Thread-Dependent

Recovery varies depending on the number and type of threads used.

Individualized Instructions

Patients receive individualized postoperative instructions.

Scheduled Follow-Up

Follow-up is scheduled as part of the aftercare plan.

Your surgeon provides a recovery timeline based on the specific procedure rather than a single universal schedule.

Inside Newline

Meet the team & clinic.

A message from the surgeon, a look inside the clinic, and stories from patients.

Message from the physician at Newline Clinic

Meet the surgeon

Clinic tour

Patient story

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Dr. Son Hee-dong, plastic surgeon at Newline Clinic Busan

Surgeon Portrait

About Your Surgeon

Dr. Son Hee-dong,
plastic
surgeon.

Patients ask which thread is best. It is the wrong question.

The vector and the fixation points decide the result; the thread is just what holds it. Same thread, wrong direction, and you have bought yourself swelling and nothing else.

Board-certified plastic surgeon · MD, PhD
Doctorate in Medicine, Dong-A University Graduate School
Clinical Professor, Dept. of Plastic Surgery, Dong-A University Hospital
Full member — Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Korean Rhinoplasty Society
Experience in thread lifting and vector-based facial rejuvenation
Consultation in Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese

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Frequently Asked

Thread Lift in Busan
questions.

What is a thread lift?

A minimally invasive facial rejuvenation procedure that uses absorbable suspension threads placed beneath the skin to provide immediate structural support while encouraging collagen remodeling during healing.

Which thread type is right for me?

Thread options include PDO, PLLA, and PCL/Mint-type barbed threads. The choice depends on treatment goals, tissue quality, and clinical assessment.

How long do thread lift results last?

Duration varies with the number and type of threads used and individual healing. This is discussed during individualized planning rather than stated as a fixed period.

Is there any downtime?

Temporary swelling, bruising, tenderness, and skin tightness are common during the first several days. Recovery varies depending on the number and type of threads used.

Can a thread lift be combined with HIFU or injectables?

Whether a combination is appropriate depends on your facial anatomy, skin quality, degree of sagging, and medical suitability, and is determined during individualized planning.

Who is a good candidate?

It may be appropriate for patients with early facial sagging or reduced jawline definition who want a non-surgical or minimally invasive lifting option, prefer shorter recovery than a facelift, or seek natural-looking rejuvenation.

How much lifting can I expect?

The stated range is mild to moderate skin laxity, with improved jawline definition and mild lifting of the cheeks and lower face. Individual results vary.

What is a lifting vector?

Personalized lifting vector design and individualized fixation points are the core of the planning, as opposed to a one-size-fits-all placement.

Do the threads dissolve?

The threads are absorbable. They provide immediate structural support and encourage collagen remodeling during healing.

Considering a Thread Lift?

Start with
vector mapping.

Planning covers lifting vector design, fixation points, and assessment of age, skin thickness, and facial anatomy — so the thread is chosen last, on clinical criteria.

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Newline Clinic
40 Bujeon-ro 66beon-gil, Floors 2–5
Busanjin-gu, Busan 47287
Republic of Korea

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Individual results and recovery experiences vary. This page is provided for general educational purposes and does not constitute a diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or guarantee of results. Minimally invasive lifting procedures involve potential risks, including swelling, bruising, tenderness, tightness, infection, asymmetry, dimpling or irregularity of the skin surface, palpable or extruding material, altered sensation, scarring, dissatisfaction with the outcome, the possible need for additional treatment, and loss of the initial lifting effect over time. Whether a procedure is suitable, and the outcome that can be expected, can only be determined following an in-person examination and consultation with a qualified medical professional. Newline Clinic is licensed under the Korean Medical Service Act.

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