Lifting
Facelift and lifting procedures in Seoul — from thread lifts to full SMAS facelifts — matched to your actual degree of sagging, not sold as one default option.
Facial sagging isn't one problem with one fix. A thread lift, a mini facelift, and a full facelift address different depths of sagging, and recommending the strongest option by default isn't the same as recommending the right one for your face.
Matching the Lift to How Much Sagging You Actually Have
The skin itself isn't what's holding your face up — a layer underneath called the SMAS, and the retaining ligaments anchoring it to bone, are. Treatments that only tighten the surface skin tend to loosen again quickly, which is why more significant sagging is addressed at the SMAS and ligament level rather than the skin alone. Lighter sagging, on the other hand, doesn't need that level of surgery — matching the method to your actual degree of sagging is the main decision in a lifting consultation.
Procedures in This Category
Thread Lift
Thread lift using dissolvable PDO threads to lift sagging skin without incisions — a lighter option for early sagging, with results that typically last six months to a year.
Mini Facelift
A mini facelift for sagging that's gone past what a thread lift can fix but doesn't need a full facelift, through a smaller incision along the hairline with a shorter recovery.
Full Facelift (SMAS Facelift)
A full SMAS facelift that releases the retaining ligaments and lifts the SMAS layer itself, for sagging where skin-only tightening won't hold.
Neck Lift
A neck lift that tightens the platysma muscle under the skin, not just the skin surface, for deep neck creases and a lost jaw-neck boundary.
Endoscopic Brow Lift
An endoscopic brow lift for a heavy, drooping forehead and brow — sometimes the actual cause of a tired or restricted-looking upper eye area, not the eyelid itself.
Real DOY JUN Patients
Actual patient photos from DOY JUN. Results vary by individual anatomy and healing — your surgeon can discuss what's realistic for your case in consultation.
Is This Right for You?
- Early sagging along the jawline or cheeks that a thread lift could realistically help
- Jowls, marionette lines, or a blurred jaw-to-cheek boundary that thread lifts or lasers haven't improved
- More significant sagging where you want a stronger, longer-lasting lift than a thread lift offers
- Visible neck creases or a lost jaw-neck boundary that makeup and skincare don't hide
- A heavy, low brow that makes your eyes look smaller or more tired than they are
- Loose skin after major weight loss or body contouring that's now showing up in the face
Your Treatment Process
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Consultation & Assessment
Your surgeon checks how much of your sagging is skin, how much is SMAS and ligament, and how much is muscle (for the neck), since each layer calls for a different procedure.
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Design
The lift plan — thread placement, incision length, or how far the SMAS and ligaments need to be released — is mapped to your face and the look you're going for, not a fixed package.
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Procedure
Depending on which lift you need, procedures range from about 15 to 30 minutes for a thread lift to roughly an hour or more for a facelift or neck lift, usually under local or sedation anesthesia.
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Recovery & Follow-up
Recovery ranges from a quick return to daily activity after a thread lift to around one to two weeks after a full facelift or neck lift, with follow-up visits to check swelling and healing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do thread lift results last?+
Many patients see results last roughly six months to a year, since the threads themselves dissolve over time; a mini or full facelift is typically chosen when a longer-lasting lift is the goal.
What's the difference between a mini facelift and a full facelift?+
A mini facelift addresses specific sagging areas through a smaller incision, with less downtime, while a full facelift releases the SMAS layer and retaining ligaments more broadly for more significant, longer-lasting sagging correction. Which one fits depends on how much sagging you actually have.
I've already tried lasers and thread lifts — why aren't they working anymore?+
Surface treatments tighten skin, but they don't address the SMAS layer or retaining ligaments underneath, which are what's actually sagging in more advanced cases. At a certain point, a mini or full facelift addresses that layer directly instead of repeating a surface treatment that's stopped helping.
Is a neck lift the same as a facelift?+
No — a neck lift specifically targets the platysma muscle and skin of the neck, and is often considered separately from or alongside a facelift depending on whether your sagging is concentrated in the neck, the face, or both.
Find Out Which Lift Actually Matches Your Sagging
Tell us what's bothering you — jawline, neck, brow — and send a photo if you can. We'll tell you honestly whether a thread lift is enough or whether you'd need more.
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