Silhouette lifting price,

why is it so different

from one clinic to another?

Hongdae Beautystone Clinic

I’m Wi Youngjin.

💡 Before reading

please check first

Q. Thread lifting is just a procedure that inserts threads,

so why is the price so different?

A. The price of thread lifting varies by more than three times

depending on the type of thread, such as Mint thread or Silhouette Soft, and the number inserted.

The price can differ by more than double.

Q. Is more expensive always better?

A. Not necessarily.

The first thing is to choose the thread

that matches your skin condition and degree of sagging.

📌 Key point of this article

Thread lifting varies from several hundred thousand won to over one million won

depending on the type of thread, such as Mint thread or Silhouette Soft,

and how many threads are used.

The difference can be huge.

The real reason for the price difference —

it all comes down to the thread’s

"type" and "quantity"

If you search for thread lifting prices,

you’ll see some priced at 300,000 won and others at 1.5 million won.

For first-time visitors, it’s only natural to think,

"Why on earth?"

Is it because the equipment is different, the doctor’s skill is different,

or is it just marketing?

To be honest,

there are just two key factors behind the price difference.

① What type of thread is used

② How many strands are inserted

The threads used for thread lifting are broadly

divided into Mint thread (MINT), Silhouette Soft,

and regular PDO threads.

PDO thread is the most basic

material among dissolvable threads.

On the other hand, Mint thread has tiny cogs (hooks)

densely attached in both directions,

so its pulling force on the skin and

how long it lasts are clearly different.

Silhouette Soft has cone-shaped

anchors attached to the thread,

so it gives a stronger lifting sensation.

What makes this tricky is that

even threads from the same brand can produce completely different results

depending on how many are used.

For example, a package with 4 Mint threads and

a package with 10 threads

may share the same name, but the strength of the effect differs,

and naturally the material cost itself is different,

so the price has to vary.

But there’s one important thing here.

Many people misunderstand this:

just because a thread is expensive,

it doesn’t automatically mean it’s the right thread for you.

If someone with only mild sagging

gets several strong Silhouette Soft threads,

their facial expressions can look unnatural,

or the pulling sensation can be too strong.

Conversely, if someone with severe sagging

only gets a few weak PDO threads,

the effect may be minimal,

and they may feel like they just wasted money.

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Wi Youngjin’s key summary

The price of thread lifting is determined by

the type of thread and the number inserted.

Rather than comparing the numbers alone,

it’s much more important to first figure out

which thread best matches your degree of sagging

and the lifting strength you want.

Even at the same price, if the composition is different,

the results can be completely different.

Then which thread is

right for me —

here’s how it looks by type

It varies by case,

but this is usually how I approach it.

For mild sagging

(early to mid-30s, beginning of cheek sagging)

In this case, there’s no need to

use many expensive threads.

PDO-based threads or a small amount of Mint thread

are often enough.

Costs are often around 500,000 to 800,000 won

in many cases.

For moderate sagging

(late 30s to 40s, nasolabial folds and cheek boundary become clear)

At this stage, based on Mint thread,

you can increase the number a bit,

or consider Silhouette Soft.

Usually, a composition around 800,000 to 1.4 million won

is commonly used in real practice.

For pronounced sagging

(mid-40s and older, jawline collapse)

In this case, if you don’t insert

enough threads, the effect is not very good.

If you go with Silhouette Soft or a high-volume

Mint thread setup,

it often exceeds 1.5 million won.

But that doesn’t mean it’s always better.

The more threads you insert, the stronger the swelling

and pulling sensation right after the procedure becomes,

and recovery takes a bit longer.

Still, for middle-aged and older patients

whose sagging has progressed significantly,

it remains one of the most realistic options.

Sometimes patients come in saying they’ve had thread lifting several times elsewhere

but couldn’t really tell if it worked.

From what I hear, most of the time

it was because there weren’t enough threads,

or the thread type didn’t match

the degree of sagging they had.

After adjusting the composition again,

many people were satisfied after 2 to 3 sessions.

Frequently asked questions

Q1. How long do the effects of thread lifting last?

A. It depends on the type of thread,

but PDO threads usually last 6 months to 1 year,

and Mint thread or Silhouette Soft

are often considered to last about 1 to 2 years.

However, this includes the idea that even after the thread dissolves,

collagen continues to form

and the effect is maintained to some extent.

It’s based on that assumption.

Because it varies depending on individual skin condition and lifestyle,

it’s hard to say exactly how many years

it will last.

Q2. Can I go back to daily life right after thread lifting?

A. Most people can go home the same day.

However, right after the procedure, the insertion area

may still feel tight or heavy.

If you have an important appointment or photo session,

we recommend allowing at least 1 to 2 weeks

of buffer time before the procedure.

The more threads used,

the longer recovery tends to take.

Q3. Between thread lifting and Ulthera (HIFU),

which should I choose?

A. These work on different layers of sagging.

Ulthera uses heat energy on the SMAS layer

to contract the tissue,

while thread lifting physically inserts threads

to pull the tissue directly.

If sagging is still in the early stage,

Ulthera alone may be enough in some cases,

and if sagging has progressed, combining thread lifting or

using it as the main treatment is often more effective.

Many people also plan both together.

What’s right for you

is best determined after an in-person evaluation.

That’s all from Wi Youngjin.

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