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MINT Lift Thread Lift in Seoul

MINT Lift uses fine barbed PDO threads to reposition soft tissue, giving a visible lift on the day and encouraging collagen as the threads gradually dissolve.

What MINT Lift is and how it works

MINT Lift is a thread lift that uses barbed PDO (polydioxanone) threads. The doctor places these fine threads beneath the skin through small entry points. Tiny barbs along each thread grip the soft tissue so it can be repositioned upwards, which is why many people see a lift as soon as the treatment is finished.

The second part of the effect happens more slowly. PDO is a material that dissolves over time, and as it does, the body responds by producing new collagen around the thread path. That collagen helps support the tissue that has been lifted. In short, MINT Lift combines an immediate mechanical lift with gradual collagen support.

Which layer it targets and who it suits

Our doctors plan every treatment using an 8-layer Skin Architecture model: epidermis, upper dermis, full-thickness dermis, lower dermis, subcutaneous fat, fascia, muscle and bone. Sagging often begins deep — bone and deep fat change, support tissue weakens, and the fat layer slides downward, creating heavier jowls and deeper folds. Thread lifts work at the level of the soft tissue that has descended, physically repositioning it rather than tightening skin from the surface.

MINT Lift may suit you if you have:

  • Mild to moderate sagging along the jawline or lower cheeks
  • Early jowls or a jawline that has lost definition
  • Deepening folds from the nose to the mouth caused by descending cheek tissue
  • A wish for a visible lift without surgery

See our pages on sagging jowls and a blurred jawline for more background.

What happens on the day

You will meet a director at your first consultation. They assess your face at rest and in movement, discuss how much lift is realistic, and decide where threads should go and in which direction. Your plan is saved in your Skin Library, our digital record of every treatment you have with us.

On treatment day the area is cleansed and prepared, and the doctor discusses comfort options with you. Threads are inserted through small entry points, then the tissue is gently adjusted to shape the lift. Treatment time depends on the number of threads and areas planned.

Downtime, results and how long they last

You can usually see the lift immediately. A feeling of tightness, mild swelling, tenderness or small bruises are common at first, and the tissue settles over the following days. On the day:

  • Avoid touching or pressing the treated area for 4–6 hours
  • No sauna, alcohol or strenuous exercise that day
  • Follow the doctor’s advice on sleeping position and facial movement

As the threads dissolve, collagen continues to build. How long the lift lasts and how it looks vary from person to person; your doctor will discuss realistic expectations for your face.

Often combined with

Threads reposition tissue, but they do not replace lost volume or tighten skin quality on their own. That is why MINT Lift is often planned alongside energy lifting such as Ultherapy PRIME or Thermage FLX , or with filler where structural support is missing. If you want lift plus added volume, the doctor may also discuss JAMBER , a scaffold-style PDO thread.

Is it right for me?

MINT Lift tends to work best for mild to moderate laxity. If sagging is more advanced, or if the main concern is skin texture or fine lines, a different combination may be more effective, and the doctor will tell you. Please mention any medical conditions, blood-thinning medication, pregnancy or previous threads at consultation.

For international visitors

Because the lift is visible straight away, MINT Lift is popular with visitors on short stays. We suggest booking early in your trip so swelling can settle and the doctor can see you again before you fly. The clinic is about 5 minutes on foot from Jonggak and Euljiro 1-ga stations, close to Myeongdong, and booking in English is easy on WhatsApp.

At a glance

  • Type: Barbed PDO thread lift
  • Targets: Descended soft tissue (fat layer)
  • Results visible: Immediate lift, collagen builds as threads dissolve
  • Downtime: Tightness, swelling or bruising for a few days
  • Aftercare: No touching 4–6 h; no sauna, alcohol or hard exercise that day
  • Programme: Volume·Shape

MINT Lift: common questions

  • Will I see results straight away?

    Yes, most people notice a lift immediately because the barbed threads reposition tissue during the procedure. Collagen then builds gradually as the PDO threads dissolve. Results vary from person to person.

  • Is a thread lift painful?

    Comfort varies. The doctor discusses comfort options before treatment, and most people describe pressure and tightness rather than sharp pain. Some tenderness for a few days afterwards is common.

  • How is MINT Lift different from JAMBER?

    MINT Lift uses barbed threads designed mainly to lift. JAMBER uses a spring or scaffold-style PDO thread aimed at lift plus volume and support. The doctor will recommend the one that suits your face, or a combination.

  • How much does MINT Lift cost?

    Cost depends on the number of threads and areas treated. Ask us on WhatsApp for a personalised quote, and the doctor will confirm your plan at consultation.

Talk to us about a MINT Lift

Message us on WhatsApp in English. Obliv Clinic Seoul Origin, Pagoda Tower, 93 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu — about 5 minutes on foot from Jonggak and Euljiro 1-ga stations, close to Myeongdong.

This page is general information, not medical advice. Suitability, number of sessions and results vary from person to person and are decided with a doctor at consultation.