Thread lift
A procedure that places absorbable threads beneath the skin to address selected areas of laxity. The direction of lift, thread material and skin condition are assessed together.
- Approach
- Thread procedure
- Your plan
- Assessed individually
How the approach works.
Clair’s page describes absorbable PDO/PLLA threads. Placement creates a different intervention from injectables or device-based treatment, with its own recovery and potential complications.
Choose the area before the lift
Clair’s annotated overview shows areas discussed on its thread-lift page. Planning also considers the direction of lift, thread choice and skin condition.
Areas to discuss
The Korean labels identify the forehead, eye area, cheek area, nasolabial folds and under-chin area. These are topics for assessment; they do not mean that every area belongs in one treatment plan.
- forehead
- eye area
- cheek area
- nasolabial folds
- under-chin area
Annotated model image from Clair’s official website, not a patient result or a thread-placement map. Individual suitability and technique may differ.
What the consultation considers.
Direction and placement
Skin laxity
Thread material
This is a starting point for a consultation, not an individual treatment recommendation.
Understand the layers beneath the skin
Clair describes absorbable PDO or PLLA threads beneath the skin. A tissue overview helps frame the discussion about placement, but it does not show a thread technique.
The drawing separates skin, yellow fatty tissue and a deeper muscle layer. It contains no thread or insertion path. The clinician must explain the proposed thread placement for your anatomy.
AI-generated educational illustrations, not patient photographs or treatment results. Simplified and not to scale; they do not show an individual treatment plan.
Recovery, risks & limits.
Some reactions can be temporary; complications can also require treatment. This is not an exhaustive list.
Swelling, bruising and discomfort can follow thread placement.
Infection, thread extrusion and persistent pain can require treatment.
An unsatisfactory result or difficulty opening the mouth should be discussed in the risk assessment.
Your timeline is individual.
Procedure time, anaesthesia, follow-up and return travel depend on your examination and the final plan. Confirm them before paying for flights or accommodation.
Recovery and results vary. Your clinician should explain the procedure-specific risks and aftercare before you decide.
If you develop severe or worsening symptoms after treatment, seek medical attention rather than waiting for an online reply.
Dr. JinHo Han
Representative surgeon · Plastic surgery specialist
A personal consultation with a plastic surgery specialist. Discuss your facial features, skin condition and treatment preferences before deciding on a plan.
Your questions, answered.
Is a thread lift a surgical facelift?
No. The procedure and its limitations differ from an operation that removes or repositions larger amounts of tissue. Discuss what each option can and cannot address.
How long should I stay in Korea?
Procedure time, anaesthesia, follow-up and return travel depend on your examination and the final plan. Confirm them before paying for flights or accommodation.
Can I choose the procedure before an examination?
You can explore your options first. The final plan requires an examination, a discussion of alternatives and informed consent. Choosing no treatment is also an option.
How is the cost decided?
The clinic confirms the proposed method, treatment area and product or equipment before giving an individual quote. Ask what is included in follow-up care.
What should I disclose before treatment?
Tell the clinician about previous procedures, implants, medication, allergies and health conditions. Bring available details of earlier injections or surgery.
Sources & further reading
Clair Korean treatment informationPatient safety informationSource review: September 2026