Anti-Aging & Lifting
Thread Lifting (Silhouette Soft, APTOS) in Seoul
Thread lifting at The Heal Dermatology Clinic Dongdaemun, Seoul, uses absorbable cone or barbed threads — Silhouette Soft, APTOS and PDO/PCL types — to reposition sagging tissue the moment they are placed, while also stimulating collagen as they dissolve.
Thread Lifting (Silhouette Soft, APTOS) (실리프팅 / 압토스) at The Heal Dermatology Clinic Dongdaemun, Seoul, starts at ₩150,000 for Mint thread, 1 piece. Absorbable cone or barbed threads that reposition sagging tissue immediately and stimulate collagen as they dissolve. Every treatment is planned and performed by a board-certified dermatologist, with English consultation available.
- Clinic: The Heal Dermatology Clinic Dongdaemun, Seoul (Cheongnyangni Station, Exit 6)
- Performed by: board-certified dermatologists; medical director Dr. Byoungyong Koh
- Device / product: Silhouette Soft (PLLA cone threads), APTOS, absorbable PDO/PCL threads
- Price: Mint thread, 1 piece ₩150,000 (KRW, before 10% VAT)
- Location & booking: 2F Hillstate Cheongnyangni The First, Seoul, Exit 6 of Cheongnyangni Station; book in English on WhatsApp +82 10-8110-3469, same-day treatment usually possible
- Clinical photos: before & after cases (patient consent obtained, eyes pixelated)
- Last reviewed: 17 October 2026
Medically reviewed by Dr. Byoungyong Koh, board-certified dermatologist, Medical Director, The Heal Dermatology Clinic Dongdaemun
| Korean name | 실리프팅 / 압토스 | ||||||||||||
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| Device / product | Silhouette Soft (PLLA cone threads), APTOS, absorbable PDO/PCL threads | ||||||||||||
| Regulatory status | KFDA-approved absorbable threads; Silhouette Soft is US FDA-cleared | ||||||||||||
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Who it suits
- Sagging of the mid-face and jowlsThe threads provide an immediate physical repositioning of the tissue.
- Nasolabial folds and marionette linesThe lifting effect is paired with ongoing collagen stimulation.
- Patients in their 40s to 60s seeking a visible non-surgical changeOften combined with Ellansé, as the clinic explains in its own video on the pairing.
What it does
Thread lifting works by placing absorbable threads beneath the skin that mechanically reposition tissue that has descended. Silhouette Soft uses PLLA cones, which hold the repositioned tissue in place and then gradually dissolve over 12 to 18 months while stimulating collagen production; APTOS and PDO/PCL threads are selected specifically for the jawline and neck. The repositioning itself is visible on the treatment day, and the result continues to improve as collagen builds afterward.
How it is planned here
Each thread's direction is mapped against the patient's own facial structure using the Meta-Vu 3D scan. For patients in midlife, Silhouette Soft is frequently combined with a collagen stimulator such as Ellansé or Radiesse — the clinic sets out the reasoning behind this combination in its own YouTube video.
What to expect
Expect roughly a week of swelling and tightness, with the small dimples that form at entry points settling within days. The repositioning effect is immediate, while the additional collagen-driven improvement peaks at three to six months and lasts a year or more depending on which thread type was used.
Questions
Does it hurt?
Local anaesthesia is used; the procedure takes 30 to 60 minutes.
Thread lift or Ultherapy?
Threads give an immediate, more visible lift; Ultherapy gives a gradual, natural one. For marked sagging the two are often staged together.
Price?
Depends on thread type and number; quoted at consultation.
I have never had a lifting treatment. Where do I start?
With a consultation and a 3D Meta-Vu scan, not with a device. The dermatologist shows you on screen where your face has lost volume and where the skin has loosened, then explains which single treatment, if any, would change what you see. Many first-time patients leave with one treatment, not a package.
Does lifting hurt, and will I look different the next day?
Numbing cream is applied for 20 to 30 minutes first. Ultrasound treatments feel like brief deep heat; radiofrequency feels like warm pulses. Most patients go to dinner the same evening with no visible sign of treatment. Any mild redness is gone within hours.
How long before I see a result, and how long does it last?
Some tightening is visible early, but the main result builds as new collagen forms over two to three months. One treatment typically holds for a year or more, after which it is repeated as the face requires.
Can I do it on the day of my consultation?
Yes for Ultherapy, Thermage, Sofwave, Xerf and ONDA. Allow about two hours including the scan, numbing and treatment.
What does it cost?
Prices are published on this site in Korean won and depend on the shot count, which is decided from the scan. Ultherapy Prime starts at ₩450,000 per 100 shots and Thermage FLX at ₩1,450,000 per 300 shots. Cosmetic treatment carries 10% VAT.
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The information on this page is general and is not medical advice. It does not replace consultation with a dermatologist. Every procedure carries risk, suitability differs between individuals and an outcome cannot be guaranteed. Prices are list prices in Korean won, exclude VAT where it applies, and are confirmed at consultation.
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Consultation is with a board-certified dermatologist. Message us on WhatsApp or KakaoTalk in English with what you want to change and how long you will be in Seoul; an interpreter is arranged when needed.