Facelift Surgery Consultation in Gangnam Seoul

Facelift and Related Lifting Options to Discuss

Thread Lifting

Discuss the scope, limitations and risks of thread-based treatment; it is not equivalent to surgical lifting

Mini Facelift

Ask which area a limited lifting plan addresses and how incisions, risks and recovery differ

Full Facelift

Discuss skin and soft-tissue laxity, surgical scope and follow-up rather than a guaranteed appearance

Brow Lift

Assess brow position and forehead concerns and discuss whether treatment is appropriate

Why Choose SOONPLUS for Face Lifting

Sinsa

Near Sinsa Station

Visit the clinic at 589 Gangnam-daero, near Sinsa Station Exit 4 in Seoul.

12–13F

Clinic Location

Consultations are provided on floors 12 and 13 of Mulberry Hills Medical Tower.

1:1

Personalized Consultation

Lifting assessment considers skin and soft-tissue laxity, the jawline and neck, previous treatments, health and recovery needs. Surgical and non-surgical options are not interchangeable.

Multilingual Website Guidance

Website guidance is available in English, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Spanish and German.

English Patient Guide

Choosing a Lifting Approach: Assessment, Risks and Recovery

A facelift consultation explores facial lifting concerns and treatment categories in the context of your anatomy, health history and goals. Suitability, the final plan and aftercare requirements are confirmed by the treating clinical team.

Match a lifting plan to jawline, neck and brow concerns

Describe which changes concern you: the jawline, neck, brow position or skin laxity. A consultation may consider skin quality, tissue position, symmetry and previous treatments to clarify what a proposed procedure may realistically address.

Share your medical history, medicines, allergies, nicotine use and prior facial procedures. Reference photographs can help explain your goals, but an online inquiry cannot replace examination, individualized planning or informed consent.

Compare the scope of surgical, thread and brow lifting

If a mini facelift, full facelift, thread lift or brow lift is proposed, ask which area it addresses, why it suits your anatomy and what alternatives exist. Confirm the exact technique and its availability with the treating team rather than choosing from a procedure name alone.

Thread lifting and surgical lifting are not interchangeable. Ask about differences in invasiveness, limitations and follow-up needs. No approach stops aging or guarantees a particular appearance, symmetry or duration.

Confirm risks, recovery, follow-up and your quote

Before deciding, ask about bleeding, infection, scarring, altered sensation, facial-nerve weakness and anaesthesia-related risks relevant to the proposed procedure. Follow written aftercare instructions, attend recommended reviews and contact the clinic promptly about unexpected or worsening symptoms. For a medical emergency in Korea, call 119.

Request a personal quote and ask what it includes, including anaesthesia, follow-up and any additional charges. Suitability, the final treatment plan and confirmed price require direct clinical assessment. Confirm language support, review appointments and return-travel advice before making non-refundable arrangements; recovery and the appropriate stay vary.

Limits, risks and aftercare

A facelift does not stop aging or guarantee appearance, symmetry or duration. Potential risks can include bleeding, infection, delayed healing, scarring, fluid collection, altered sensation, facial-nerve weakness, anaesthesia complications or additional treatment.

Follow written aftercare instructions, arrange support when advised and attend scheduled reviews even if recovery appears routine.

Follow activity, medicine and wound-care restrictions.
Report unexpected or worsening symptoms promptly.
Call 119 for a medical emergency in Korea.

Face Lifting: Frequently Asked Questions

Can an online consultation confirm a facelift plan?

No. It can support planning, but suitability, final treatment, informed consent and price require direct clinical evaluation.

Which lifting approaches may be discussed?

Depending on assessment, the discussion may include thread lifting, mini or full facelift, brow lift or other skin- and volume-focused options.

Does thread lifting provide the same result as a facelift?

No. They are different treatment categories with different indications, techniques, limitations and expected effects.

What should I expect after treatment?

Healing varies by procedure and patient. Follow written instructions, attend reviews and contact the clinic promptly about unexpected or worsening symptoms.

How should international patients plan travel?

Confirm appointments, language support, pre-procedure requirements and follow-up before booking. Stay and return-travel timing require individualized advice.

Medical content governance

Medical Information & Safety

Treatment suitability, diagnosis and the final care plan are confirmed by the responsible clinician after an individual examination and informed-consent discussion. This page provides general education and does not replace medical advice.

Reviewed by

Dr. Kim Soon-dong

Plastic Surgery Specialist · Chief Director

Medical content reviewed: 23 September 2026

The date above records the previous medical review. New or revised patient guidance is pending medical review; the editorial update below is not a new clinical sign-off.

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Page content updated: 11 November 2026 · Previous medical review: 23 September 2026

Safety and aftercare pathway

Ask about risks before treatment

Every surgical and non-surgical procedure has its own indications, contraindications, alternatives and possible complications. Ask who will perform your treatment, what recovery may involve, how follow-up is arranged and which symptoms require urgent assessment.

Contact SOONPLUS Korea medical emergency: 119

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