My friend recently had a Thread Lift at SoonPlus Plastic Surgery in Seoul, and overall her experience was pretty positive.
One thing that stood out was how much attention they gave to her concerns before the actual treatment. She had started noticing some looseness around her lower face and wanted a slightly lifted appearance without making her face look too tight or unnatural. During the consultation, Dr. Soon Dong Kim discussed her facial proportions and what kind of improvement would realistically suit her rather than making her expect a dramatic transformation.
The recovery period was probably the most challenging part for her. She experienced some swelling and tenderness during the first few days, which made it difficult to judge the result properly. There were also moments when she felt impatient because the treated areas did not immediately look the way she had imagined. She eventually realized that it takes some time for the swelling to settle and for the result to look more natural.
Another thing she appreciated was that the overall process felt very organized. Since she was having the treatment in Seoul, she had spent quite a bit of time researching clinics beforehand. She realized that choosing a clinic is not only about the procedure itself. Things like consultation, communication, aftercare, accommodation and giving yourself enough time to recover are all worth considering before travelling for an aesthetic treatment.
From what I saw during her recovery, the final result looked quite subtle. Her lower face appeared a little more lifted and defined, but she did not look like a completely different person. That was actually what she wanted from the beginning because she was more interested in looking refreshed and slightly more youthful rather than having an obvious change.
Her experience also made me realize that the outcome of a Thread Lift can vary depending on individual facial structure, skin condition and healing. So anyone researching the treatment should probably focus on whether the approach suits their own concerns and expectations instead of judging everything based only on before and after photos.
Has anyone else here had a Thread Lift in South Korea? I would be interested in hearing about your consultation experience, recovery period and how long it took before you felt comfortable judging the final result.