How much does a thread lift cost in Korea?
In Korea, a thread lift is usually priced per line, starting from about ₩80,000 (~$52) for a single cog/PDO thread at 2026 standard self-pay rates. Because your plan is built from the number and type of threads, a full-face package runs ₩800,000–3,000,000 — roughly $519–1,948. Lighter options sit in between: a 30-line mono thread package is around ₩150,000–300,000, and a cog thread face treatment about ₩300,000–500,000. VAT is already included in every figure, foreign patients pay the same standard rate as domestic patients, and Book Korea Medical adds no markup.
Thread lift prices in Korea
Standard self-pay ranges, VAT included. Thread lifts are priced by the number and type of threads, so the figure scales with how many lines your plan uses.
| Procedure | Range (KRW) | Approx. (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Cog/PDO thread, per line | ₩80,000 – ₩150,000 | ~$52 – $97 |
| Mono thread (30-line package) | ₩150,000 – ₩300,000 | ~$97 – $195 |
| Cog thread (face treatment) | ₩300,000 – ₩500,000 | ~$195 – $325 |
| Mint thread (4-8 lines) | ₩290,000 – ₩650,000 | ~$188 – $422 |
| Full-face package | ₩800,000 – ₩3,000,000 | ~$519 – $1,948 |
Standard self-pay rates, VAT included. USD is approximate at ~₩1,540 = $1 (July 2026). Your written quote is the binding figure.
Compiled from participating-clinic rate cards (incl. RE:BERRY, Kind Global), 2026. KRW is the binding figure.
What sets your thread lift price
Line count and thread type are the main drivers. A thread lift is quoted either per line or as a package, so a plan built from a handful of cog threads and a full-face plan built from many lines sit at very different figures even at the same clinic. Simpler mono threads that mainly firm the skin cost less per line than barbed cog or mint threads that physically lift, which is why a 30-line mono package and a cog face treatment land in different ranges.
Area and thread material matter next. Treating additional zones such as the jawline, cheeks, or neck adds lines, and the choice of thread — a standard PDO cog versus a mint thread across 4-8 lines — moves the per-line rate. A clinic in a flagship district may also price above a regional average for the same plan.
Because of this, the honest way to compare two quotes is to line up the number and type of threads and the treated zones, not just the headline price. We send an itemized quote that lists lines, thread type, and areas after a free consultation, so you are comparing like for like.
If a full-face package is more than you need
You do not have to start at a full-face package. If your goal is modest firming, a 30-line mono thread package runs about ₩150,000–300,000, and a single cog/PDO line starts from ₩80,000, so a targeted plan on one area stays well below the ₩800,000–3,000,000 full-face range.
Fewer lines is not automatically better or worse: the right plan depends on your skin, your goal, and how much lift you want, not on price alone. A free consultation with a KHIDI-registered clinic will tell you how many lines and which thread type fit your case — and give you the exact price for each option so the trade-off is clear before you decide.
VAT is included — and there is no refund in 2026
Every price above is VAT-inclusive: Korea's 10% value-added tax is already built into the standard self-pay rate.
The foreign-patient VAT refund on cosmetic and aesthetic procedures (Special Tax Treatment Control Act, Articles 107-3 and 107-4) expired on 31 December 2025 and was not extended for 2026. As of 2026 there is nothing to reclaim afterward on a procedure like this — the price you see is your effective, out-of-pocket cost. Be cautious of older listings that still promise a clinic VAT refund for cosmetic treatment.
FAQ
How much is a thread lift in Korea?
A single cog/PDO thread starts from about ₩80,000 (~$52) at 2026 standard self-pay rates, VAT included. A full-face package runs ₩800,000–3,000,000 (~$519–1,948), with lighter options in between such as a 30-line mono package at ₩150,000–300,000. Foreign patients pay the same standard rate, and we add no markup.
Why does thread lift pricing vary so much?
Because it is priced by the number and type of threads and the treated area. A few cog lines on the jawline use far fewer threads than a full-face plan, so the same clinic can quote very different figures. Mint or cog threads that lift also cost more per line than simpler mono threads. Comparing line counts, not just headline prices, is the fair way to compare two quotes.
Is the thread lift price the same for foreign patients?
Yes. Foreign patients pay the same standard self-pay rate as domestic patients — from ₩80,000 per line up to ₩800,000–3,000,000 for a full-face package — with VAT already included. Book Korea Medical adds no markup, so the clinic's written quote is exactly what you settle at the clinic.
Does the thread lift price include VAT, and can I get it refunded in 2026?
The 10% VAT is already included in the price. The foreign-patient VAT refund on cosmetic procedures expired on 31 December 2025 and does not apply in 2026, so there is nothing to reclaim afterward — the quoted figure is your effective, out-of-pocket cost.
How do I get an exact thread lift quote instead of a range?
Share your goal through a free consultation, and a KHIDI-registered clinic confirms the number of lines, the thread type, and the areas, then issues an itemized written quote. That written figure — not this range — is the binding price, and Book Korea Medical adds no markup, so it is the amount you settle at the clinic.
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