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Know How
Extensive procedure experience has built deep thread lifting know how, so every thread goes exactly where it should.
Surgery Time
About 1 hour
Thread Lifting
Thread Lifting
A V line without surgery. Thread lifting firms a sagging facial line and completes a youthful look in a single, simple procedure, using FDA and KFDA approved PDO threads that lift immediately and keep working as collagen builds.
At a Glance
Procedure at a Glance
Anesthesia
IV sedation or local
Stitch Removal
None needed
Daily Life
From the next day
About the Procedure
What Is Thread Lifting?
Thread lifting improves skin and facial contours that have sagged and lost elasticity with age. Special medical PDO threads, approved by the US FDA and the Korean KFDA, activate cell tissue and stimulate collagen production, restoring firmness to the skin from within. At the same time, the threads pull the sagging skin upward, so you see an immediate, strong lifting effect the moment the procedure is done.
Point
Three Points of Our Thread Lifting
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Technique
Lifting with just the right direction and force, matched to where your wrinkles sit and how far the skin has sagged, is what separates a good result from a mediocre one.
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Quality Materials
We use safe, high quality threads approved by the US FDA and the Korean KFDA, for a lifting effect that is reliable and lasts longer.
Strong Lifting
Why Our Threads Lift Harder
Lifting threads have evolved through several generations. LEE HAKSOO Plastic Surgery uses molded threads with barbs fixed at 360 degrees, the strongest and longest lasting type.
| Category | 1st Generation | 2nd Generation | 3rd Generation | Generation 3.1 | LEE HAKSOO Thread Lifting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shape | A fine thread with no barbs | A spiral shaped thread | A thicker, cut type thread | A molded thread with barbs fixed at 360 degrees | A molded thread with barbs fixed at 360 degrees |
| Features | The most widely known thread lifting, good for improving skin elasticity | The spiral form delivers a springy, elastic lifting effect | Thicker threads with many barbs produce a stronger lifting effect | Barbs project in every direction like rose thorns, so the pulling power is strong and the result lasts longer | Barbs project in every direction like rose thorns, so the pulling power is strong and the result lasts longer |
| Effect | Fine wrinkle improvement | Fine wrinkle improvement | V line lifting | V line lifting | V line lifting |
| Lifting Strength |
Gentle
Strong
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Is It For You?
Who Benefits from Thread Lifting?
- Your skin has lost elasticity and sags across the face as a whole
- Neck wrinkles, a double chin, or sagging cheeks are bothering you
- Fine lines, such as wrinkles around the eyes, have become pronounced
- You want a V line face through a simple procedure, without surgery or its side effects
LEE HAKSOO Specificity
What Makes LEE HAKSOO Different
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An Honest Clinic
Dr. Lee Haksoo personally takes responsibility for everything from your first consultation and a thorough patient analysis to the procedure itself, all within a safety focused medical system.
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Twenty Five Years of Know How
We never boast about case counts. A quarter century of experience is our promise of natural results and high satisfaction.
Caution
Care Before and After Your Procedure
On the Day of Your Procedure
- You can return to daily life right away, including washing your face and wearing makeup.
- Do not rub or scrub your face when washing.
- Skip baths, saunas, exercise, and swimming pools on the day of the procedure.
- Cold compresses help ease the swelling.
For the Weeks That Follow
- Avoid alcohol and smoking for one week.
- Do not use straws for three weeks.
- Avoid opening your mouth wide.
- Be sure to take your prescribed medication.
Before & After
With Us, You Can Change Too
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does thread lifting take?
About 1 hour. Dr. Lee Haksoo plans and performs every surgery himself, from the first consultation onward.
What kind of anesthesia is used?
IV sedation or local anesthesia. Which one suits you is decided during your consultation.
Are there stitches to remove?
No. There are no stitches to remove, so no separate visit for stitch removal is needed.
When can I get back to daily life?
From the next day.
When can I wear eye makeup and contact lenses again?
Eye makeup and contact lenses are fine from two weeks after surgery. Avoid baths, saunas, exercise, and swimming pools for three weeks, and avoid alcohol and smoking for one month. Apply cold compresses for the first four days to ease the swelling.
Is thread lifting right for me?
It is worth considering if any of these apply to you. Your skin has lost elasticity and sags across the face as a whole. Neck wrinkles, a double chin, or sagging cheeks are bothering you. Fine lines, such as wrinkles around the eyes, have become pronounced. Dr. Lee Haksoo confirms this with you in a personal consultation.
I am travelling from abroad. Do I need an appointment?
English enquiries and bookings are handled by KORA, our official medical travel partner. Message us on WhatsApp to start with a photo consultation: send clear photos of your eyes and we will review them before your visit.
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