Mid-Face Thread Lift in Seoul
Mid-Face Thread Lift is a non-surgical lifting procedure designed to elevate sagging cheek tissue and improve mid-face support. By repositioning drooping tissue using absorbable lifting threads, this treatment helps restore youthful cheek contours and soften the appearance of nasolabial folds without surgery.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Rhee Se Whan, plastic surgeon · Updated October 2026
What is Mid-Face Thread Lift ?
A Mid-Face Thread Lift involves placing medical-grade, absorbable threads beneath the skin in the cheek and mid-face region. These threads provide immediate mechanical lift while stimulating collagen production, improving facial structure and skin firmness over time.
How Mid-Face Thread Lift works
Facial assessment and lifting plan
Cleansing and local anesthesia
Precise insertion of lifting threads
Adjustment to achieve optimal lift
Immediate return to daily activities
Why patients choose Mid-Face Thread Lift
Lifting sagging cheeks
Improved mid-face volume support
Softer appearance of nasolabial folds
Enhanced facial balance and contour
Non-surgical lifting option with minimal downtime
Is it right for you ?
- Have sagging or drooping cheeks
- Experience mid-face descent rather than volume loss
- Want facial lifting without fillers or surgery
- Prefer non-invasive facial rejuvenation
This treatment is generally not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals.
Where it works
Treatment plans are customized based on facial anatomy and degree of sagging.
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Real patients, quietly transformed
Grand Plastic Surgery patients photographed before their lift and after recovery.
- Lifted cheeks and softer folds
- A slimmer, more defined jawline
- No visible scars
Individual results vary. Photos are of Grand Plastic Surgery patients and are shared with consent.
When to Expect Results
Lifting effects are visible immediately after treatment, with continued improvement over 4 to 8 weeks as collagen production increases.
Home the same day
A short procedure under IV sedation.
Peak swelling
Tightness and swelling peak within 48 hours.
Back to routine
Most visible swelling settles.
Collagen phase
Threads dissolve gradually while the skin firms.
Results typically last 12 to 18 months, depending on thread type, skin quality, and individual aging patterns. Maintenance treatments may help prolong results.
Preparation & aftercare
Before treatment
- Tell your doctor about every medication you take
- Stop aspirin and painkillers 7–10 days before
- Stop smoking and drinking 3 days before
- Fast for 8 hours beforehand (IV sedation)
- Postpone if you have a cold, fever or severe cough
- Do not drive afterwards — bring a companion or use transport
After treatment
- Avoid excessive facial movement for 48 hours
- Avoid strenuous exercise for 5–7 days
- Avoid saunas, steam rooms, and hot baths for 1 week
- Sleep on the back for the first few nights
Chief Director · Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Rhee Se Whan
Non-surgical treatments at Grand are planned by Dr. Rhee’s team with the same understanding of facial anatomy used in surgery — so results look refreshed, never overdone.
- M.D. & Master’s, Hanyang University; Adjunct Professor of Plastic Surgery
- Plastic surgery training, Northwestern University Hospital, Chicago
- MIPS Academic Chair; invited lecturer, 2019 Healthy Life Forum (Russian MOH)
- Specialising in facial lifting at Grand Plastic Surgery since 2004
Mid-Face Thread Lift questions
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Find out if Mid-Face Thread Lift is right for you
Send 3 photos (front, 45°, side) on WhatsApp. Dr. Rhee’s team replies with a personalised plan and estimate — in English.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Rhee Se Whan · Last updated October 2026 · This page is for general information and does not replace an in-person medical consultation.
