Anti-aging · Sinsa, Gangnam · Seoul

Anti-Aging Surgery in Seoul

Facelifts, neck lifts, brow lifts and targeted procedures for sagging, jowls and deep lines. Dr. Lee Yoo-jung, who has performed more than 4,000 facelift procedures, plans each lift around the layer that has actually aged, so the result looks rested rather than pulled.

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Naturally rejuvenated face after anti-aging surgery at UE Plastic Surgery, Seoul
4,000+ facelift procedures by Dr. Lee
14 yrs as a board-certified plastic surgeon
8 surgical anti-aging procedures
1:1 same surgeon from consultation to aftercare

The short answer

Anti-aging surgery repositions tissue that has descended with age instead of only filling or tightening the surface. The main options are a facelift (cheeks, jowls, neck), a deep plane facelift for marked mid-face sagging, a mini facelift or jowl lift for the lower face, a neck lift, and a brow lift for the forehead. Results typically last many years.

Dr. Lee Yoo-jung, board-certified plastic surgeon
Medically reviewed by Dr. Lee Yoo-jung , board-certified plastic surgeon · M.D., Ajou University · former director, Banobagi
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What does anti-aging surgery treat?

The face ages in a fairly predictable order. The brows and upper lids drop first, then the cheek fat descends and deepens the smile lines, the jaw line breaks into jowls, and finally the neck loosens and develops bands. Surgery works because it moves these structures back to where they started, rather than adding volume on top of them.

Most patients need only part of this sequence treated. A woman in her early 40s with soft jowls may need a mini facelift; someone in their 60s with heavy cheeks and a loose neck may be better served by a deep plane facelift combined with a neck lift. If you are not ready for surgery, start with non-surgical anti-aging.

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Procedures in this category

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Deep Plane Facelift Releases the ligaments beneath the SMAS to lift heavy cheeks and deep folds as one unit.
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Facelift Surgery SMAS facelift for the mid-face, jaw line and upper neck.
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Neck Lift Tightens loose neck skin and platysma bands and sharpens the jaw–neck angle.
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Mini Facelift Shorter incisions and recovery for early jowls and lower-face laxity.
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Wrinkle Removal Surgical and combined plans for deep lines that injections no longer soften.
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Revision Facelift Correcting a pulled look, visible scars or early relapse after a previous lift.
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Jowl Lift Surgery A focused lift to restore a clean jaw line.
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Endoscopic Brow Lift Lifts low brows and smooths forehead lines through small scalp incisions.
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Which anti-aging procedure do I need?

Mini facelift / jowl lift Facelift / deep plane Neck lift
Main concern Early jowls, soft jaw line Cheek descent, deep folds, jowls Loose neck, bands, double chin
Typical age Late 30s to 50s 45 and over Any age with neck laxity
Incision Around the ear, shorter Around the ear into the hairline Behind the ear, small cut under the chin
Downtime 10–14 days 2–3 weeks 10–14 days
Often combined with Fat grafting, devices Neck lift, eyelid surgery Facelift

Forehead heaviness and low brows are treated separately with an endoscopic brow lift, which is often combined with a facelift in the same session.

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How is an anti-aging surgery plan made?

01 Listen You explain what bothers you most in the mirror and in photographs — that sets the priority.
02 Assess layers Dr. Lee checks skin quality, fat volume, ligament laxity and neck muscle bands, sitting upright.
03 Match the lift She recommends the smallest procedure that will fix the main problem, and says when a larger one is needed.
04 Plan the stay Surgery date, stitch removal, recovery support and flight home are mapped out before you book.
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Before & after

Before and after facelift: lifted cheeks, cleaner jaw line and smoother neck Before After
Case by Dr. Lee Yoo-jung at UE Plastic Surgery. Shared with the patient's written consent. Individual results vary.

Many more anti-aging cases are in our before & after gallery.

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How long is recovery after anti-aging surgery?

Day 1–3 Swelling and tightness peak; head raised, compression garment as advised.
Day 7–10 Stitches removed; bruising fading. Most patients walk around Seoul comfortably.
Week 2–3 Presentable with light make-up; most people fly home around this point.
Month 3–6 Residual swelling and numbness settle; scars soften and the result looks natural.

“My aim is that people tell you that you look well, not that you have had something done.”

Dr. Lee Yoo-jung · Chief Director

Patients can use our hyperbaric oxygen chamber during recovery, and female staff and private, hijab-friendly rooms are available on request.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best age for a facelift?

There is no single best age. Most patients are 45 or older, but earlier, smaller lifts can make sense when sagging is visible in the 30s or 40s.

How long does a facelift last?

A well-performed lift usually keeps you looking younger than you otherwise would for many years, although ageing continues.

Will I look pulled or different?

The lift is placed in the deeper layers and the skin is closed without tension, so the aim is to look like a rested version of yourself.

How long should I stay in Seoul?

Plan for about two weeks for most facelift procedures, and 7–10 days for a brow lift.

Can I combine anti-aging surgery with eyelid surgery?

Yes. Upper or lower blepharoplasty is commonly combined with a facelift or brow lift in one session.

Who will perform my surgery?

Dr. Lee Yoo-jung handles your consultation, surgery and follow-up herself, and the consultation is free on WhatsApp or in clinic.

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Related procedures.

i. Non-Surgical Anti-Aging Devices and boosters, no surgery. ii. Non-Invasive Lifting Ultherapy, Thermage and EMFACE. iii. Nasolabial Folds Treatment Softening deep smile lines. iv. Cheek Lift Lifting a descended mid-face. v. Facial Fat Transfer Restoring lost volume. vi. Lower Blepharoplasty Under-eye bags and hollows.

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Let’s talk.

Send a front and side photo in daylight on WhatsApp, tell us what bothers you most, and Dr. Lee will suggest which procedure fits.

WhatsApp us → +82 2 516 6160
Address
16F, 616 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul · Sinsa Station Exit 6
Hours
Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00 · Sat 09:30–15:30
Surgeon
Dr. Lee Yoo-jung, board-certified plastic surgeon

This page is for general information and does not replace an in-person medical consultation. Results and recovery differ between individuals.