V-Line Thread Lift in Seoul
V-Line Thread Lift is a non-surgical lifting procedure designed to refine the lower face by creating a slimmer, more V-shaped facial contour. Using absorbable lifting threads, this treatment helps elevate sagging tissue, enhance jawline definition, and improve lower-face balance without surgery.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Rhee Se Whan, plastic surgeon · Updated October 2026
What is V-Line Thread Lift ?
A V-Line Thread Lift involves inserting medical-grade, absorbable threads beneath the skin along the jawline and lower face. These threads provide immediate lifting support while stimulating collagen production, helping to maintain improved contour over time.
How V-Line Thread Lift works
Facial assessment and contour planning
Cleansing and local anesthesia
Precise insertion of lifting threads
Adjustment to achieve desired contour
Immediate return to daily activities
Why patients choose V-Line Thread Lift
Slimmer and more defined jawline
Enhanced V-shaped lower-face contour
Lifting of sagging lower-face tissue
Improved facial balance and symmetry
Non-surgical lifting option with minimal downtime
Is it right for you ?
- Have a wide or sagging lower face
- Want a slimmer jawline without surgery
- Experience mild to moderate skin laxity
- Prefer non-invasive facial contouring
This treatment is generally not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals.
Where it works
Treatment plans are customized based on facial anatomy and contour goals.
real Grand patients ♡
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
Initial contour improvement is visible immediately after treatment, with continued refinement over 4 to 8 weeks as collagen stimulation progresses.
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 condition, and individual aging patterns. Maintenance treatments may help sustain 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 mouth 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
V-Line Thread Lift questions
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Find out if V-Line 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.
