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The Tuning / Chapter 02

Cheek Hollow Lifting

Thread Lifting · Sunken Cheeks · Refined Line

A physician-led thread lift that lifts sagging, hollowed cheeks and restores a naturally fuller, firmer facial line — without facelift surgery.

from ₩1,100,000 Final price confirmed at consultation Cheek Hollow Lifting Custom Thread Protocol

Thread type & count tailored to your face

Pricing confirmed at consultation

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Cheek Hollow filler lifting at Apgujeong Tune Clinic, Seoul
Why Patients Trust Tune

A physician plans and performs every treatment.

No brokers. No commissioned referrals. Every booking begins with a doctor on the Tune medical board — the same people accountable for your result.

A Named Board

American Board of Aesthetic Medicine · Clinical Professors of Plastic Surgery (Yonsei) and Medicine (Chosun) · Director, Korean Stem Cell Society.

Where You'll Be

Apgujeong, Seoul — between Apgujeong Rodeo and Sinsa stations, in Korea's most-searched aesthetic district.

An Honest Plan

Your plan is confirmed in person before anything begins. Outcomes and suitability vary by individual — we tell you when a treatment isn't right for you.

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Best For

Sagging cheeks & a hollow, heavy facial line

Approach

Customized thread type, count & direction

Goal

Natural lift + lasting firmness

The Concern

When Cheeks Lose Firmness

"My face had lost its overall volume — the sides looked hollow, which made my face seem wider, and between the sagging cheeks and loose skin I needed a treatment that was right for me."

As elasticity fades, the cheeks droop and hollow on the sides. The result is a face that reads broader, heavier, and more tired — even when overall volume has actually decreased.

The Result

Cheek Hollow Lifting Effects

01

Lifts the Sagging Cheek

The deeper layers, where lost elasticity shows as drooping cheeks, are lifted to firm up the line.

02

Refined Line, Natural Fullness

The facial line is improved and the hollowed cheek is restored to a naturally fuller, balanced shape.

03

Effect & Longevity MAX

The thread method is matched to your skin so the lift holds for as long as possible. Longevity varies by individual.

Detail Points

How We Design Your Lift

01

Assessing Your Skin Condition

Every patient's skin is different. The physician evaluates skin thickness, elasticity, and the pattern of sagging by zone, then plans the treatment to fit your skin type.

02

Customizing by Thread Type & Direction

The thread type and insertion direction are selected for your skin, and the count is adjusted to the degree of sagging — a customized lift rather than a fixed template.

03

Care Service, Before to After

From before the procedure through full recovery, we record your skin condition and progress and provide dedicated aftercare so the optimal result settles in.

20 Years of Know-How

The Thread Lifting Method

Thread placement and direction are mapped to how — and where — your skin has sagged.

When skin droops sideways and sags differently from zone to zone.

When skin is thin and lacks volume, so the cheeks look hollow and the face wider.

When weak inner-skin elasticity lets the skin droop, leaving deeper folds and wrinkles.

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Who This Is For

Frequently Combined With

The Tuning

Ultherapy Protocol

"Tightens the deeper layers as the threads lift the contour."

The Foundation

Rejuran + Juvelook

"Restores volume and skin quality where cheeks look hollow."

The Composition

Filler Volume Design

"Refills lost mid-face volume to support the lift."

Physician's FAQ

What does Cheek Hollow Lifting actually treat?

It is a thread-lifting protocol for cheeks that have lost firmness and begun to sag, leaving a hollow, sunken look on the sides and a broader, heavier facial line. By repositioning the deeper layers, it lifts the sagging tissue, refines the facial line, and restores a naturally fuller, firmer appearance. Individual results vary.

How is the treatment personalized to my face?

The physician first assesses your skin condition — thickness, elasticity, and the pattern of sagging by zone — then selects the thread type, count, and insertion direction to match. The lifting plan is customized to your facial structure rather than applied as a fixed template.

Is this surgery, and will it look natural?

No. Thread lifting is a non-surgical procedure intended for patients who find facelift or wrinkle surgery too much of a commitment. The goal is a natural, refined facial line — lifting and tightening sagging cheeks without an over-pulled look. Outcomes vary by individual.

How soon will I see a change, and how long does it last?

Early swelling typically settles within the first days, and many patients notice a tightened, lifted line as it resolves over the following week or two. The lift is designed for lasting firmness, but longevity depends on skin condition, age, and aftercare. The physician confirms expectations during consultation.

What aftercare and support do you provide?

From before the procedure through full recovery, we record your skin condition and progress and provide dedicated aftercare guidance so the result settles well. Follow-up support continues after the session, with timing and instructions tailored to you.