Thread Lift · Cost · Gangnam, Seoul
Thread Lift Cost in Gangnam: What 6 Clinics Print on Their Own Websites
Not estimates: every figure below is copied from a clinic’s own website, with the page linked and the date we read it.
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How much thread lift costs in Gangnam, by spec
| Spec as printed | Clinics | Lowest | Range midpoint | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| unspecified | 5 | ₩100,000 | ₩690,000 | ₩1,280,000 |
Gangnam-gu and Seocho-gu only. Midpoint = halfway between lowest and highest printed figure, not a statistical median. Latest read 12 Nov 2026.
Printed thread lift prices, clinic by clinic
| Clinic (link = the page we read) | Area | Printed thread lift price | Read on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reberry Clinic Gangnam | 8 Gangnam-daero 69-gil, B1–B2 (Seocho-gu) | unspecified ₩100,000; unspecified ₩199,000; unspecified ₩560,000 | 2026-11-12 |
| Daybeau Clinic Gangnam | 494 Gangnam-daero, standalone building (Nonhyeon-dong) | 1 kJ ₩150,000 (event); 2 kJ ₩200,000 (event); 2 kJ ₩250,000 (event) | 2026-09-17 |
| U&I Clinic Gangnam | 470 Gangnam-daero, 6F (808 Tower, Gangnam-gu) | unspecified ₩150,000; unspecified ₩190,000 (event); unspecified ₩290,000 | 2026-11-12 |
| VS Line Clinic Gangnam | 107 Teheran-ro, 3F (Medi Tower) | unspecified ₩220,000; unspecified ₩256,000; unspecified ₩390,000 | 2026-11-12 |
| Poen Clinic | 439 Gangnam-daero, 6F (Yuhwa Building) | unspecified ₩300,000; unspecified ₩500,000 | 2026-10-14 |
| Kim Dong-ha Dermatology | 624 Gangnam-daero, 14F (ICT Tower, Sinsa-dong) | unspecified ₩350,000; unspecified ₩1,000,000 | 2026-11-12 |
Sorted by lowest printed figure. Up to three items per clinic. The link opens the page we read.
What changes the thread lift price
| Factor | Effect on the printed price |
|---|---|
| Thread count | Korean clinics print per thread, per pair or per face, and the figure rises roughly with the number of lifting threads; a four-thread figure and an eight-thread figure for the same face are different procedures, not a volume discount. |
| Thread type and brand | Barbed lifting threads are printed well above smooth mono threads, and branded threads with both MFDS and FDA clearance tend to be printed above unbranded or domestic-only threads. |
| Area covered | A jawline-only item is printed below a mid-face plus jawline item, and brow, neck or nasolabial add-ons are usually separate lines, so the area in the quote decides the total. |
| Anaesthetic, follow-up and adjustment | Some printed figures include local anaesthetic, a follow-up visit and a small adjustment; others charge these separately, so the all-inclusive figure can differ from the printed one by more than VAT. |
| VAT and event conditions | Figures printed before 10 percent VAT are lower than the amount charged, and event figures often cap the count, exclude lifting threads or require a review or photo consent. |
Questions people ask about thread lift prices
How much does thread lift cost in Gangnam?
As printed on their own websites, 5 Gangnam clinics show a thread lift price between ₩100,000 and ₩1,280,000, read 12 Nov 2026. Most printed prices exclude 10% VAT, and event prices carry conditions such as a first visit. A quote far below ₩100,000 usually means a smaller spec, a different product or an event.
thread lift or ultherapy which is better for jawline
They work differently: a thread lift repositions tissue mechanically in one visit and shows its effect within a couple of weeks, while Ultherapy heats the deeper layers with ultrasound and shows change over two to three months with no recovery week. Which suits you depends on the amount of sagging and how much downtime you can accept, and some clinics combine them; ask the doctor to explain their reasoning for your face rather than choosing by price.
what threads do korean clinics use
Korean clinics mainly use PDO threads, with PLLA and PCL options at some clinics, from a mix of domestic and imported brands. Ask for the brand and product name in writing and whether it holds MFDS approval and FDA clearance; the number of lifting threads matters as much as the brand.
does the thread lift price include vat and anaesthetic
Often the printed figure is before 10 percent VAT, and local anaesthetic, a follow-up visit and adjustment may or may not be included. Ask for the all-inclusive figure for the agreed count of lifting threads in writing before booking.
Sources
- MINT Lift (HansBiomed), PDO lifting thread product information — https://www.mintlift.com/
- Korea MFDS (nedrug.mfds.go.kr), medical device information portal — https://nedrug.mfds.go.kr/
- US Food and Drug Administration, medical device database — https://www.fda.gov/
- Clinic websites — each clinic’s own price page, linked in the table, read by our price monitor; latest read 12 Nov 2026. Method: About.