What affects the cost of a thread lift?

Thread lift cost depends most on which threads are used, how many, and in which areas. On top of that, it matters whether filler is added and whether touch-ups are included. That's why the same “thread lift” costs different amounts for different people, and the price is set after examination.

Five factors that set the cost

1. Thread type

Dissolvable threads used on the face come in a range of materials and shapes.

• PDO threads: The most widely studied dissolvable thread. They come in different types depending on barb shape and thickness.
• PLLA and PCL threads: Dissolvable threads made from materials other than PDO. How quickly they dissolve in the body differs by material.
• Barb shape: Thorn-like barbs, cone-shaped barbs and other designs grip tissue in different ways.

Which thread to use is decided based on the degree of sagging, the area and your skin thickness. A different type of thread means a different cost.

(Evidence: review of dissolvable thread literature, 2025)

2. Number of threads

How many threads are placed directly affects the cost. But more threads don't mean better results. The principle is to place only as many as the direction and extent of your sagging call for.

3. Treatment areas

The scope depends on whether only the cheeks are treated or the jawline, mouth area and cheekbones as well. As the area grows, the number of threads and the treatment time both increase.

4. Whether filler is added

When sagging and hollowing occur together, hollow areas are sometimes filled with filler after lifting. The total cost depends on whether filler is used, where and how much. If there's little hollowing, you may not need filler at all.

5. Whether touch-ups are included

Check whether a touch-up, a follow-up visit to review your progress and address any areas that need more, is part of the initial plan. What a touch-up covers, how far it goes and whether it costs extra differ by clinic and treatment.

What to ask about at your consultation

5080 Lifting at DAYONE Clinic starts from ₩1,500,000, and the final price is confirmed after consultation based on the number of threads, the areas treated and any combined treatments. When you hear a price, ask what it's made up of before looking at the total.

• Which threads, how many, and in which areas
• Whether filler is included, and if so, for which areas
• Whether touch-ups are included, and when and on what basis they're done
• Whether recovery care, such as bruise and swelling care, is separate
• When the next maintenance visit would be and what it would likely involve

First treatment vs. maintenance

The first treatment is when sagging areas are lifted for the first time, so it uses the most threads and covers the most areas. Maintenance after that adds a little only where it's truly needed based on your progress, so the scope is often smaller.

On the other hand, if too much time passes between maintenance visits, you may need to plan from scratch again. So when you look at cost, don't stop at the price of the first treatment; also ask when the next maintenance visit would be and how much it would involve.

Why cost alone isn't enough to decide

Swelling is the most common effect after a thread lift, and skin dimpling or palpable threads have also been reported. Threads poking out through the skin occurred less often with dissolvable threads than with non-dissolvable ones. Thread type and placement technique also affect recovery and side effects, so ask for an explanation along with the price.

(Evidence: meta-analysis of 26 studies, 2021)

How long a thread lift lasts also varies from person to person, and long-term studies are still limited. It's best to compare costs while also looking at the maintenance plan after your first treatment.

(Evidence: comprehensive thread-lift review, 2019)