Thread Lifts in Guri & Namyangju: How to Choose an Experienced Clinic

You'll be treated directly by a doctor who took part in developing barbed thread lifting in Korea.

Written by: Dr. Ahn Jae-seok, Director, Seoul Cheongdam Dr. Anapa Clinic

※ This content was written in compliance with the Medical Service Act and other applicable laws. The appropriate treatment method and results may vary depending on your individual skin condition and degree of aging.

With thread lifts, "who developed it and who performs it" matters more than "which thread is used."

Today, thread lifts are offered at many medical clinics.

But not many people know how the barbed threads used today first came about and how they evolved.

I am a doctor who was directly involved in developing barbed thread lifting in Korea in 2009.

At the time, I researched a new concept of thread lifting with CEO Si-dae Ryu and took part in the development of barbed threads in Korea.

This is how barbed threads began in Korea.

In 2009, barbed threads in their current form did not exist in Korea.

I proposed to Mr. Ryu the concept that "using barbs would allow threads to support tissue more effectively," and based on this, development of Korea's first unidirectional barbed thread began.

As we then carried out clinical work, we discovered an important limitation.

Because unidirectional barbed threads support tissue in only one direction when inserted, their pulling and anchoring strength were limited.

To solve this problem, I proposed the concept of "bidirectional barbs" that grip tissue in both directions,

and based on this, bidirectional barbed threads were developed.

The core concept of the bidirectional cog thread lifting widely used today has evolved through this clinical experience and repeated research.

This development process can be objectively verified through related materials and records.

A developer approaches the procedure differently.

Developing a new medical device isn't simply about making a product.

It's a process of extensively researching and clinically validating which layer a thread works best in,

which direction it should be inserted,

how the angle and arrangement of the barbs support tissue,

and which design looks most natural given facial anatomy and the direction of aging.

Because I was directly involved from the development stage, I design thread lifts from a different perspective than doctors who simply use the product.

More than 17 years of clinical thread lifting experience

Since the development of barbed threads in Korea, I've performed thread lifts for more than 17 years and encountered a wide variety of face shapes and aging patterns.

In addition, drawing on

• anatomical knowledge as an anesthesiology and pain medicine specialist
• experience with more than 20,000 facial fat grafting procedures
• ongoing research in nonsurgical anti-aging

my care aims not simply to pull the skin tight, but to achieve balance across the whole face and natural-looking change.

Here's how thread lifting works at Seoul Cheongdam Dr. Anapa.

1. Facial aging analysis

We comprehensively evaluate skin thickness, fat volume, the direction of sagging, and the condition of the SMAS layer.

2. Customized design

We plan the appropriate thread type and insertion direction, considering the characteristics of various threads such as PDO, PLLA, and PCL and your facial structure.

3. Anatomical lifting

Rather than simply inserting many threads, we perform natural lifting that takes facial movement and tension into account.

4. Aftercare

We check your progress after the procedure and advise you on the skin care and maintenance you need.

Recommended for

• Those exploring thread lifts in Dasan New Town
• Those looking for a clinic in Namyangju that does thread lifts well
• First-timers who value the doctor's experience
• Those who were not satisfied with a previous thread lift
• Those who want a natural, long-lasting lift

If you're considering a thread lift in Dasan New Town

With thread lifts, results can differ even when the same threads are used.

That difference ultimately comes from experience in understanding the face, experience in understanding the threads, and experience accumulated from the very process of developing the threads.

At Seoul Cheongdam Dr. Anapa Clinic, we plan a customized thread lift for each individual face, based on the experience gained from developing barbed threads in Korea and more than 17 years of clinical know-how.

Whether it's your first thread lift or you've already had consultations elsewhere, we'll make a thorough diagnosis and find the method best suited to your current condition together.

About our doctor

Dr. Ahn Jae-seok, Director

• Board-certified anesthesiology and pain medicine specialist
• Took part in developing barbed thread lifting in Korea in 2009
• Proposed the barb concept and took part in developing unidirectional barbed threads
• Proposed the bidirectional barb concept and took part in developing bidirectional barbed threads
• More than 17 years of clinical thread lifting experience
• Experience with more than 20,000 facial fat grafting procedures
• Research and practice in nonsurgical reverse aging

※ The development-related content in this article is based on objectively verifiable development materials and records. The appropriate treatment method and results may vary depending on your individual condition.

⚠️ This content complies with Article 56 of the Medical Service Act, and results may vary depending on individual conditions.