A thread lift price in Korea is usually counted thread by thread, and the smallest plan listed on this page starts from ₩49,000 before VAT. Most offers bundle one named product, a set number of threads for each side and one zone, often the jawline or the cheeks, with local numbing included. Whether a review visit or a correction is part of the fee varies, so read that line closely. The table below collects current listed prices from 10 clinics in several cities. Each figure excludes tax, and 10% VAT is added at payment, so the receipt will always come to more than the listed number.
Prices
Thread lifts cost in Korea
Prices below come from the listed clinics' own price lists, before VAT. 10% VAT is added at payment.
Thread lifts · 2 cc
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $853₩1,173,000 + VATCompare clinicsThread lifts
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $36–$95₩49,000–₩130,000 + VATCompare clinicsPDO thread (per thread)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $36₩50,000 + VATCompare clinicsThread
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $50₩69,000 + VATCompare clinicsNasolabial thread — MINT Petit (per thread)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $65₩90,000 + VATCompare clinicsPDO/PCL thread — per thread
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $73₩100,000 + VATCompare clinicsPCL thread (per thread)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $73₩100,000 + VATCompare clinicsVolume thread (under-eye / nasolabial / Indian line) (per thread)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $80₩110,000 + VATCompare clinicsPrice factors
What changes the price
- Number of threads: the main driver of the total, since a small cheek correction may need a few threads per side while a full lower face needs many more.
- Anchor design: cog and anchored lifting threads are usually listed above coil or smooth threads, which add support or volume rather than lift.
- Product and maker: Korean brands such as Mint and Dooth sit at their own rates, and some clinics also offer imported threads at a different price.
- Zones combined: cheeks, jowls, jawline, brows and neck are often separate menu lines, and a combined plan may be quoted as one package.
- City and clinic setup: rates vary between cities and between clinics in the same neighborhood, depending on rent, staffing and how much consultation time is built in.
- Treating doctor: a few clinics set the fee by which doctor performs the insertion, so check whose name is on the plan.
- What the fee covers: numbing, a review visit, trimming a visible end and adjusting an uneven side may be included or billed again.
- VAT: listed prices exclude it, and 10% VAT is added at payment on top of the agreed total.
Compare
How the options compare
| Plan | Typical zone | Usually suits | Question to raise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trial set | One zone, a few threads per side | Early sagging, first experience with threads | Which product, and is a review visit included |
| Lower-face plan | Jowls and jawline together | Softening jaw contour with fair skin thickness | How many anchoring threads go on each side |
| Mid- and lower-face plan | Cheeks, jowls and jawline | Moderate laxity across more than one zone | How the count is split between zones |
| Threads with an injectable | Thread zone plus toxin or filler | Those wanting lift and softer folds in one visit | Whether each item is a separate line on the quote |
| Volume threads only | Hollow cheeks or folds | Support or fill, not lifting | Why lifting threads are or are not part of the plan |
Evidence
Research behind this page
- A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of the Incidences of Complications Following Facial Thread-LiftingAesthetic Plastic Surgery · 2021 · doi:10.1007/s00266-021-02256-w
A meta-analysis of 26 studies that estimated complication rates after facial thread lifting, found lower risks with absorbable threads and in younger patients, and reported satisfaction falling from 98% immediately to 88% at long-term follow-up.
FAQ
Questions about Thread lifts in Korea
Do quoted thread prices already include the 10% VAT?
No, prices listed on this page exclude VAT, and 10% is added when you pay at the clinic. The amount charged is therefore always higher than the figure in the table. Ask for the tax to appear as a separate line on the written quote. That way the total you agree to at consultation matches the one on the card slip at the front desk.
What is normally covered by a thread package fee?
Most packages cover the consultation, local numbing, the threads themselves and the insertion on the day. Items that vary between clinics include a review visit, trimming a thread end that shows, an adjustment for an uneven side and pain relief to take home. Ask each clinic to list inclusions in writing. A slightly higher fee with a review visit built in can cost less overall than a bare one.
Why might clinics in different cities quote different amounts?
Quotes differ mostly because of thread count, product and inclusions, with location adding a smaller layer on top. Clinics in busy central areas may carry higher running costs, while others build longer consultations into the fee. A lower total in one city is not automatically a saving if the count or product differs. Compare the written plans line by line before weighing the travel involved.
How can I line up quotes when clinics count threads differently?
Convert each offer into the same basic facts: product name, anchor type, count per side, zones and what follow-up is included. Some clinics count a pair of threads as one unit, while others count single strands, which can halve or double a figure at a glance. Once each quote is written in those terms, the lowest listed price can be judged fairly against fuller plans.
Is it worth paying for absorbable threads over non-dissolving ones?
The research points toward absorbable threads for safety. In a 2021 meta-analysis of 26 studies in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Niu and colleagues found absorbable threads linked to clearly lower rates of altered sensation and of threads working out through the skin than non-absorbable ones. Most lifting threads used in Korea are absorbable PDO. Confirm the material on the quote before paying.
Should I budget for a second session later?
Yes, it is sensible to assume the lift will soften and a repeat may be wanted. Niu and colleagues reported pooled satisfaction falling from 98% right after treatment to 88% at longer follow-up, and older patients carried higher risks of dimpling and infection. A repeat is usually priced as a new treatment, sometimes with fewer threads. Results vary from person to person.
How is payment usually handled for visitors from abroad?
Payment is normally taken on the treatment day after the consultation, by card or cash, and some clinics ask for a deposit to hold the slot. Check which international cards are accepted and whether your bank adds a foreign transaction fee. Ask whether the deposit is returned if the doctor advises against threads. Keep the itemized receipt with your travel papers.