Facelift Service in Korea

Facelift in Korea offers solutions for various concerns and includes deep plane facelift, mini facelift, and SMAS facelift. VIP Plastic Surgery Korea offers Extended Deep Plane Facelift, while NOTE Plastic Surgery is one of the best facelift surgery clinics in Korea. Dr. Kahng provides expert personalized facelift procedures that maintain the gold standard, correct jowls, and correct double chins. Average facelift surgery in South Korea costs $6,000 to $8,000. Mini Facelift Surgery in Korea offers the Minimum Incision Lift and is a great choice for ideal candidates seeking subtle yet effective rejuvenation.

What is Korean face lift?

Korean facelift is a cosmetic surgery procedure that removes excess skin, tightens underlying tissues and muscles, and redrapes the skin on the face and neck to achieve a full face lifting effect. The Korean Facelift is often deemed a less invasive procedure, focusing on subtle changes. Korean plastic surgeons employ advanced techniques that address drooping and saggy skin.

 The procedure is customized to the patient’s individual facial structure and aesthetic goals, emphasizing natural harmony and balance without over tightening the skin. Korean facelift encompasses techniques including deep plane facelift, SMAS facelift, and mini facelift, each designed to address specific aging concerns like midface sagging, marionette lines, jowls, and double chins. Advanced dissection techniques avoid nerves and blood vessels while precisely cutting retaining ligaments, guaranteeing minimal incisions and reduced risk of visible scarring. The procedure combines with fat grafting, stem cell dermal injection, or eyelid surgery for rejuvenation. Korean clinics prioritize safety with on-site anesthesiology specialists, comprehensive pre-surgical examinations, and strict hygiene protocols. Results are natural-looking and long-lasting, with satisfaction rates reaching 90%.

What is a Korean non-invasive facelift?

A Korean non-invasive facelift is a less invasive procedure that focuses on natural-looking results and subtle changes. High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) lifts without damaging the skin surface. Korean plastic surgeons employ advanced techniques to address concerns.

A Korean non-invasive facelift is a less invasive alternative to a traditional facelift. It is called mini-lifting and involves minimal incisions in the temple area to achieve notable lifting results. The procedure can be performed with no incision or minimal thin incisions, assuring minimal downtime and a short recovery period of 7-10 days. Local anesthesia with sleeping sedation is used, and incisions are concealed and covered by hair. The procedure lifts saggy face and strongly secures remaining skin, which is re-draped over newly sculpted facial contours, maintaining elastic natural facial expression without over-tightening the skin. This step is critical for achieving a natural, rejuvenated appearance. Non-incision facelift is suitable for mild to moderate signs of aging.

Most popular non-surgical lifting treatments in Korea include Ultherapy, Thermage FLX, Shurink, INMODE FX/Forma, ONDA Lifting, and Potenza Diamond. Ultherapy is a non-invasive ultrasound treatment that tightens and lifts the skin by delivering focused ultrasound energy to the SMAS layer. It stimulates collagen production deep beneath the skin, with results refining gradually over 2-3 months. Shurink is Korea’s version of Ultherapy, using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to penetrate deep skin layers for lifting and tightening. HIFU delivers weak ultrasonic energy to the dermis, subcutaneous fat, and SMAS layer, causing a high heat reaction above 60°C (140°F) that contracts excess skin. Thermage FLX uses radiofrequency (RF) technology to tighten and smooth skin, providing skin tightening and smoothing. INMODE FX / Forma offers lower face contouring and lifting using RF energy. ONDA Lifting uses patented Coolwaves microwave energy for fat reduction and skin firming. Potenza Diamond is non-invasive RF lifting with no downtime.

Thread facelift uses thin dissolvable threads inserted into the dermis to give a lift effect. Threads are medical-grade material, including PDO Omega thread, which is approved for safety from KFDA. Omega Thread Lift is a safe, convenient, and simple alternative to traditional facelift surgery. It uses cog threads attached to the skin tissue and pulled back to lift and smoothen the face, reducing sagging skin around the cheeks, jawline, and neck. Thread facelift provides immediate lifting with ongoing collagen stimulation as threads dissolve, refining skin texture and firmness over time. The procedure takes just one or two hours and combines with other facial treatments for comprehensive rejuvenation. Thread facelift is known for its safety and results last up to one year.

Who makes a good candidate for a Korean facelift?

The best candidate for a Korean facelift is a healthy man or woman of Asian descent between forty and sixty years old who shows visible signs of facial aging like fine lines, mild drooping skin, loss of jawline definition, pronounced nasolabial folds and jowls, yet desires only subtle improvements rather than dramatic transformations. These patients prefer less invasive methods and a quick recovery period, and they have often been contemplating cosmetic surgery long enough to understand what the procedure can accomplish. Because Korea offers a solution suited for people in their thirties with early aging or in their sixties seeking a complete transformation, candidates present indications of aging in both the upper and lower face while still maintaining a good overall fettle.

How much does it cost to get a facelift in Korea?

Facelift cost in Korea generally starts from $8,000 USD and goes up to $18,000 USD depending on the surgical plan, whether it’s a revision surgery, and the technique used. Typical cost for high quality results in Korea is $5,000-$12,000, while the average facelift surgery cost in South Korea is about $6,000 to $8,000. Mini facelift in Korea costs between $2,000 and $6,000, and mid-face lift (Thread) costs $5,100 USD, whereas mid-face lift (Endotine) costs $8,500 USD. Crystal facelift (Facial Contouring + Incisional Facelift) in Korea costs $25,400 USD, and stem cell facelift costs $25,400 USD. Facelift + neck lifting in Korea costs $20,800 USD.

Facelift cost in Korea is 40-70 % lower than in the US or Europe due to lower operating costs, a competitive market, government support of medical tourism, and favorable exchange rates. Average facelift surgery in the United States costs $18,000, while premium facelifts exceed $25,000 and top facelift specialists charge up to $200,000. Korea provides a cost-effective solution with no compromise in quality.