Custom Thread Lift
A thread lift uses dissolvable threads placed under the skin, without incisions, to reposition sagging tissue and stimulate collagen. At Violacell the thread type, number and direction are designed for each face. It takes about 20–30 minutes with numbing cream, and most people resume daily activities immediately, though mild swelling can last a few days.
What is Custom Thread Lift?
Faces differ, so a one-size thread protocol rarely suits everyone. Fixation threads, volume threads and collagen threads are combined according to the area: forehead, front cheek, nasolabial folds or lower face and jawline.
Custom Thread Lift at a glance
- Procedure time: 20–30 minutes
- Anesthesia: Numbing cream (local as needed)
- Downtime: Daily life immediately; mild swelling or tightness for several days
- Discomfort: Moderate
- Sessions: Single session; repeat per assessment
- Location: Violacell Plastic Surgery, 3F, 138 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Sinsa Station Exit 1)
How it works
Barbed or cogged threads hold tissue in a lifted position; the threads gradually dissolve while the surrounding collagen response helps maintain firmness.
Who it is for
- Sagging front cheeks and jowls
- Deepening nasolabial folds
- Forehead lines and flat forehead
- People wanting visible lift without surgery
Results and how long they last
Lift is visible immediately and settles over 2–4 weeks. Duration depends on thread type and tissue.
Risks, recovery and aftercare
Swelling, bruising, dimpling, asymmetry, thread palpability or extrusion and, rarely, infection. Avoid wide mouth opening, facial massage and saunas as instructed.
Frequently asked questions
Does a thread lift hurt?
See our guide; numbing keeps most patients comfortable.
Thread lift or HIFU?
Compare thread lift vs HIFU.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Kim Young-jun, plastic surgeon · Last reviewed 2026-09-30. This page is general medical information, not a diagnosis; suitability is decided at an in-person consultation.
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