Do Thread Lift Results Disappear When the Threads Dissolve?
Quick answer: Thread lift results do not vanish the moment threads dissolve. The mechanical lift is strongest early, while the threads also stimulate collagen that continues to support the tissue after they are absorbed. Many people enjoy results for around a year or more. At YAAN Clinic, Silhouette Soft starts at ₩590,000 per thread.
Dissolvable threads are designed to break down safely over months. What remains is the tissue response they create.
Two phases of a thread lift
- Mechanical phase: cones or barbs hold tissue in a lifted position
- Collagen phase: the thread material encourages new collagen around it
What happens over time
- First weeks: visible lift, some settling as swelling fades
- Months 3–6: collagen formation supports the result
- Around a year: threads are largely absorbed; collagen support remains
- Afterwards: natural ageing continues
What affects longevity
- Degree of sagging at the start
- Number and type of threads
- Skin quality and age
- Weight changes and lifestyle
Maintaining results
Many people combine threads with Ultherapy Prime or boosters, or plan a top-up thread session. Your physician will suggest timing.
Thread lift prices at YAAN Clinic Gangnam
- Silhouette Soft (1 thread): ₩590,000
- 2 threads + 2 support threads: ₩1,390,000
- 4 threads + 2 support threads: ₩1,990,000
- 6 threads + 2 support + Dia 6: ₩2,990,000
- Brow / eye area / forehead thread lift: ₩990,000
From the YAAN Clinic price list. See also thread lifting cost in Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Will my face look worse after threads dissolve?
No; tissue returns to its natural ageing course, often with some lasting benefit.
Can threads be repeated?
Yes, top-up sessions are common.
Are threads safe to dissolve?
They are made of materials designed to be absorbed.
Related reading: Silhouette Soft explained · Thread lift side effects · Mid-face thread lift
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This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Results and recovery vary between individuals. Suitability, settings and aftercare are decided by a physician at consultation.
