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Barbed thread lift guide
Cog Thread Lift Price at Abijou Gangnam, Seoul
Lowest listed price for Cog Thread Lift at Abijou Gangnam in Seoul is ₩275,000~ (COG 4 threads 1 Session · VAT excluded), Price observed 2026-10-14. Your final treatment plan, product choice and total cost are confirmed only after an in-person evaluation by the treating clinician at this branch.
Lowest listed price₩275,000~COG 4 threads 1 Session · VAT excluded · Price observed 2026-10-14
- Availability and access
- Official branch menu lists this treatment
- Price
- ₩275,000~
- Access
- Gangnam Station Exit 10 · about 1 minute
- Hours
- Weekdays 10:00–20:00; Saturday 10:00–16:30
What is Cog Thread Lift?
A cog thread lift places a suture with small barbs (cogs) along its length under the skin, so the barbs catch tissue while the thread is pulled into position. Peer-reviewed literature uses "barbed polydioxanone (PDO) cog thread" as a shape descriptor, not a brand name, and separate literature covers barbed PLCL threads and PCL as a material. Because "cog" only names the barb shape, it does not by itself tell you which material, manufacturer or thread specification a clinic plans to use — that is the question this page is built around.
Cog is not a brand — it is a shape descriptor for a suture with small barbs cut or molded along the thread so the barbs catch tissue when the thread is placed under the skin. A published case series studying this shape describes it plainly as a "barbed polydioxanone (PDO) cog thread," with no brand attached to the term. Because the name only describes the barb shape, asking for "a cog thread lift" does not by itself specify which material, manufacturer or product a clinic will use.
Sources: J Dermatolog Treat 2021;32(2):227-230 — case series of barbed polydioxanone (PDO) cog threads (n=38)
Current Cog Thread Lift prices
See full details| Official menu item | Price |
|---|---|
| COG 4 threads 1 Session | ₩275,000 |
| COG 8 threads 1 Session | ₩495,000 |
Price observed: 2026-10-14. These are non-covered services and VAT is not included. Actual costs vary by condition and treatment plan. ※ Final payment amount may vary depending on special offers or promotional periods at the time of visit. *Payment will be made upon visit
Is Cog Thread Lift available at Abijou Gangnam?
The current official Gangnam menu lists Cog Thread Lift.
Lowest listed price: ₩275,000~ (COG 4 threads 1 Session · VAT excluded) · Price observed 2026-10-14
Getting to the Gangnam clinic
The main building is about 100 m from Gangnam Station Exit 10. Gangnam Main and Gangnam New are two buildings of the same branch, not two nationwide branches.
- Gangnam Station Exit 10 · about 1 minute
- Weekdays 10:00–20:00; Saturday 10:00–16:30
- Address
- 3F, 11F & 13F, Nude Zone Building, 9 Seocho-daero 77-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06615, Republic of Korea
- Directions
- About 100 m from Exit 10 of Gangnam Station on Subway Line 2 and the Sinbundang Line — about a 1-minute walk. From Exit 9 it is 126 m, about 2 minutes: come out of Exit 9, walk straight toward Megabox, and the building is the one with a 7-Eleven on the ground floor.
- Hours
- Mon–Fri, morning · 10:00 – 14:00 / Mon–Fri, afternoon · 15:00 – 20:00 / Saturday (no lunch break) · 10:00 – 16:30 / Sunday & public holidays · Closed
- Phone
- 1544-0377
What should you ask before booking a "cog thread lift"?
Ask for the exact product name and manufacturer, the base material (for example PDO, PLCL or PCL), the thread specification and barb design planned for your case, and how that product is regulated where you are treated. Also ask which complications the clinic sees most often for that specific product and how it manages them, since the pooled figures cited on this page cannot be assigned to one product without that context.
Frequently asked questions
What is the lowest displayed Cog Thread Lift price at this branch?
The lowest captured Cog Thread Lift price is ₩275,000~ (COG 4 threads 1 Session), excluding VAT, observed on 2026-10-14. The final amount depends on the confirmed product, area, amount and event eligibility.
Does Abijou Gangnam offer Cog Thread Lift?
The official Gangnam treatment menu currently lists Cog Thread Lift. Confirm current availability and suitability during consultation.
Where can I check the Gangnam price for Cog Thread Lift?
Use the linked official price page for this branch, since prices are not frozen on this guide.
Are Gangnam Main and Gangnam New two different branches?
No — they are two buildings of the same Gangnam branch. Gangnam Main is on floors 3, 11 and 13 of the Nude Zone Building. Your booking confirmation states which building to visit.
How far is the clinic from Gangnam Station?
Gangnam Main is about 100 m from Exit 10, about a one-minute walk. From Exit 9 it is 126 m, about two minutes. Gangnam Station is served by Subway Line 2 and the Sinbundang Line.
Does the clinic close for lunch?
On weekdays it closes between 14:00 and 15:00. Saturday runs 10:00–16:30 without a lunch break, so a Saturday slot avoids the midday gap.
Is the Gangnam clinic open on Sunday?
No — Sunday and public holidays are closed. Weekdays run 10:00–20:00 with a lunch closure, and Saturday runs 10:00–16:30.
Medical review before treatment
Availability on the booking menu does not mean a treatment is suitable for every visitor.
- The clinician should review your concerns and medical history before treatment.
- Results, sessions needed and recovery vary by person; no outcome is guaranteed.
- Use the clinic’s current instructions if they differ from this general information.
Medical care at Abijou
Consultation and treatment are provided by the medical team at this branch. The clinician shown leads the branch; the doctor assigned to your visit may vary, so confirm the assignment when booking.
Listed branch medical team — not a medical-review byline for this article.
Language support and contact channels
This branch lists KakaoTalk, WhatsApp for international enquiries. Channel availability and the language of the responding staff can vary, so confirm both when you contact the clinic.
- KakaoTalk: use the official contact link in the booking section below.
- WhatsApp: use the official contact link in the booking section below.
How Abijou works
We started in Gangnam in 2006 and the network now runs 17 branches across Korea. The line we work to is skin transformation woven into everyday life — care you can keep up with, rather than one dramatic intervention.
- Opened in 2006, the first Abijou branch — now one of 17 nationwide
- We look at the condition first and propose only the scope it needs
- We quote the official published price list as it stands
- Across the 17 branches in Seoul, Gyeonggi, Incheon and Busan: over 1,000 medical professionals and more than 350 certified medical devices
- Authentic products only, in appropriate amounts — the treatment is fitted to the condition, not to a package
Free Consultation
Consultation and booking
There is no inquiry form on this page. Message the KakaoTalk channel directly, or pick a time yourself on the official reservation center — the English booking flow is supported for this branch.
- Per-treatment prices are published on the official reservation center, so you can check them before you travel
- All payment is made at the clinic on the day — no deposit, no online prepayment
- Underground mechanical parking lot next to 7-Eleven and a Complimentary Valet Parking Service (※Available only for vehicles under 2,000kg)
- Open until 20:00 on weekdays and until 16:30 on Saturday
- English, Japanese and Chinese are supported alongside Korean