DOOTH PDO threads have patented T-shaped barbs that engage and immediately lift sagging tissue, then stimulate collagen as they dissolve. The direction of lift is planned to avoid making the outer cheekbones look more prominent.
I look at the direction of sagging before counting threads. The lift needs to follow your facial contours.
Dr. Jinhyung Lee Dong-An Joongsim ClinicAround 9–12 months or longer
Bruising, swelling and awareness of the threads ease within days
Excluding numbing time
A thread lift
with smoother cheek contours and
less unwanted width
DOOTH is a newer PDO thread lift. Its patented barb design anchors securely within the tissue for a strong lift. Repositioning tissue also gently restores fullness to hollow areas, bringing back more defined facial contours.
With conventional threads, controlling the direction and strength of the lift can be difficult, sometimes making the outer cheekbones look more prominent. DOOTH combines conventional barbs with T-shaped barbs. The direction and tension are planned to avoid emphasizing the cheekbones and create a smoother, more natural lift.
Lifts sagging skin and jowls immediately. Fine barbs engage the underlying tissue and raise it in the planned direction.
Softens nasolabial folds and lines around the mouth. The front of the thread lifts while the back anchors, smoothing out folds caused by sagging tissue.
Creates a more defined jawline and facial contours. Different shapes at the front and back of the thread hold tissue securely without knots.
Gently restores fullness to hollow areas. As the threads lift displaced tissue, areas that looked empty regain natural volume.
Lifts facial contours more smoothly. The combination of conventional and T-shaped barbs is placed along vectors that avoid emphasizing the outer cheekbones.
Firmness continues after the threads dissolve. As PDO breaks down, new collagen forms around it to support the lifted tissue.
Thread lift results depend on how treatment is planned and performed. We take time with every patient. A doctor handles your consultation and performs your treatment personally.
In 2024, Dr. Chang-Hwan Cho taught fillers and thread lifts to visiting doctors from Russia. He draws on that experience to plan the direction and tension of each patient's lift.
Placing the threads precisely in the SMAS layer helps reduce discomfort and dimpling. Your doctor plans the lift to avoid emphasizing the cheekbones, then uses the patented T-shaped barbs to raise sagging tissue.
We take time with every patient. Your consultation and treatment are handled by a doctor; a patient coordinator only helps with pricing.
My jaw looks more defined
I tried a thread lift because my double chin and indistinct jawline bothered me. I was nervous at first, but the explanation helped me relax. I had swelling afterward, and as it gradually settled, my jaw started to look more defined to me.
My cheeks and jawline look lifted
I had a thread lift for sagging cheeks and noticeable lines around my mouth. Being able to check the shape in a mirror during treatment helped me see what was changing. Afterward, there was some swelling, but my cheeks and jawline looked lifted. I liked how much more defined they looked.
My double chin gradually looked better
After the thread lift, I waited for the swelling to settle rather than judging the result right away. The double chin and jawline that had bothered me gradually looked a little more defined. I liked seeing my facial contours settle into a natural shape.
My lower face looks more defined
I had a thread lift for sagging around my jaw, nasolabial folds and lines around my mouth. They numbed the area first and kept checking on me, which helped me relax. I had swelling afterward, but addressing my cheeks and jawline together made my lower face look more defined.
The barb shape, anchoring method and direction of lift differ.
| Feature | Conventional lifting threads | DOOTH threads |
|---|---|---|
| Barb shape | Shark-fin shape | Combined T-shaped and conventional barbs |
| As threads dissolve | Anchoring strength can diminish early | Maintains its hold even as the tips dissolve |
| Anchoring method | Knots are often needed | Different front and back shapes anchor without knots |
| Outer cheekbones | May appear more prominent | Lift planned to avoid extra prominence |
How can dissolving threads provide a lasting lift? An immediate mechanical lift is followed by collagen formation. A doctor who has taught thread lifting internationally plans the direction and tension for your face.
Fine barbs grip the tissue securely and lift it immediately.
The front of the thread lifts while the back anchors, holding tissue without knots.
T-shaped barbs retain anchoring strength even as their tips dissolve, helping the lift last.
PDO breaks down and is cleared after around 6 months, with collagen forming in its place.
ForeheadNasolabial foldsJowlsJawlineCompare injectables and thread lifts side by side. The right choice varies from person to person, so your doctor will help you decide at your consultation.
| Treatment | Results | Duration | Comfort | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thread Lifting | Visible right away | 9+ months | Mild discomfort | 3 days of downtime |
| Ligament Lift | Visible right away | Lasts 12 months or more | Mild discomfort | Usually settled by the next day |
| Outline Contour Lift | Visible right away | Lasts 12 months or more | Mild discomfort | Usually settled by the next day |
| Re2O | Gradual improvement | Lasts 6 months or more | Mild discomfort | Usually settled by the next day |
| HILO WAVE | Visible right away | Around 3 months | Mild discomfort | No downtime |
From actors preparing for filming to patients planning a wedding or presentation, many people visit us ahead of an important date. Your doctor plans the timing and combination of treatments around your facial features and schedule.
If your event is tomorrow
A thread lift needs recovery time before your event. If the date is very close, your doctor may recommend a combination of treatments with no downtime instead.
If your event is a month away
We work backward from your event date to plan a course of treatment around your thread lift. Our broad range of devices lets us choose a combination that suits your face.
Your doctor handles both your consultation and treatment. A patient coordinator can help with pricing.
Your doctor assesses the degree of sagging and discusses the contours you want.
Lifting vectors are planned to avoid emphasizing the outer cheekbones.
The treatment area is numbed to reduce discomfort.
Threads are inserted along the planned vectors to lift the tissue.
After soothing care, we explain how to manage swelling.
Conference lectures and seminars with doctors from around the world.
Our doctors explain skin concerns relevant to thread lifts in clear, practical terms.
A thread lift uses dissolving threads to raise sagging tissue, with collagen forming as the threads break down.
The doctors at Dong-An Joongsim Clinic
Marionette lines develop through a combination of muscle activity around the mouth, displaced cheek fat and loss of skin firmness.
The doctors at Dong-An Joongsim Clinic
The facial lymphatic system is part of a head and neck network containing more than 300 lymph nodes.
Dr. Chang-Hwan ChoThread lift results depend on how treatment is planned and performed. Check whether a doctor handles consultation and treatment, whether genuine equipment and materials are used, and whether treatments can be combined to suit your face. We take time with every patient, with a doctor leading your consultation and performing the treatment personally.
Barbs on dissolving threads engage the underlying tissue and physically lift it. Collagen then forms as the threads dissolve. DOOTH combines patented T-shaped and conventional barbs. The front of each thread lifts while the back anchors, holding tissue without knots.
Threads differ by material, such as PDO, PLLA or PCL, and by design, such as smooth or barbed threads. DOOTH uses PDO with a combination of conventional and T-shaped barbs. We select Dream, True or Short threads according to the area and the anchoring strength needed.
The lift is most noticeable immediately after treatment and usually lasts 9–12 months or longer. The T-shaped barbs retain their hold as the tips dissolve. PDO threads gradually break down after about 6 months and are cleared through the urine, while new collagen forms where the threads were placed.
You may have temporary bruising, swelling and awareness of the threads, which usually ease within a few days. Avoiding saunas, steam rooms, strenuous exercise and firm rubbing for a week helps recovery.
A common issue is dimpling, where the skin puckers slightly near a thread. If it occurs, it can be smoothed out with measures such as massage right after treatment. DOOTH's T-shaped barbs have a broad tissue-contact area and a pressure-relieving design, so you tend to feel the threads less. Accurate placement at the intended depth helps reduce pain and discomfort.
PDO threads dissolve and are cleared over about 6 months. Repeat treatment is best considered as the previous threads dissolve and the lift fades. More threads can also make them easier to feel, so your doctor considers the timing of your previous treatment and the degree of sagging when choosing the number of threads and the interval.
The price depends on the thread range, number of threads and areas treated. More threads are not necessarily better; the amount should suit your face. Your doctor assesses sagging and plans treatment before we discuss cost.
With DOOTH, the direction and tension of the lift are planned to avoid emphasizing the outer cheekbones. The flexible design moves with your face, for a smoother lift and natural expressions.
No. Prominent salivary glands, very thick skin or severe sagging may make other treatments more appropriate. Your doctor will assess this at your consultation.
| Manufacturer and distributor | DNCDNC AESTHETICS |
|---|---|
| Material | PDO (polydioxanone) suturesClass IV medical device |
| Product authorization | Korean authorization no. 22-428 |
| Patents | 3 patentsT-shaped pressure-relieving barbs, combined barbs and a 360° twist |
| Product range | Dream · True · Short18G cannula |
We take time with every patient. Your doctor leads the consultation and performs the treatment, with a plan based on your facial features.
