Face and Forehead Lifting in Seoul

Face lifting at Will Be

Face lifting in Seoul ranges from threads placed through tiny openings to full surgical facelifts. What they share is a goal: to reposition tissues that have descended, rather than simply to pull skin tight. A face that has been pulled looks windswept and unfamiliar. A face that has been lifted in the right layer looks rested, and still looks like you.

At Will Be, Dr. Kim Jun-young, representative surgeon, personally performs every consultation, design, procedure and follow-up. Endoscopic forehead lifting, thread lifting and facelift surgery are among the procedures the clinic is known for.

How the face ages

Understanding why the face changes explains why different procedures exist. Beneath the skin lies the SMAS(superficial musculoaponeurotic system), a layer of fibrous tissue and muscle that holds the soft tissues of the cheeks and jaw together. Over time, the ligaments that anchor the SMAS to bone loosen, fat compartments shrink and descend, and skin loses elasticity. The result is jowls along the jawline, deeper nasolabial folds between nose and mouth, and a softer jaw angle. In the upper face, the brows descend, especially at the outer tail, and forehead lines deepen as the forehead muscle works to lift heavy brows.

Lifting procedures work by repositioning these layers. Filling and skin treatments address volume and texture, which is why lifting is sometimes combined with fat grafting.

Lifting procedures at Will Be

• Facelift: a surgical procedure that lifts and repositions the SMAS and removes excess skin to address jowls, jawline laxity and the neck, typically for moderate to significant sagging.
• Mini Facelift: a shorter-incision procedure focused on the lower face and jawline, for earlier or milder sagging, with a shorter recovery than a full facelift.
• Endoscopic Forehead and Brow Lift: small incisions hidden in the hairline and a camera-guided technique lift the brows and smooth the forehead, relieving upper-lid heaviness that comes from a low brow.
• Thread Lift: absorbable threads with small cogs are placed beneath the skin to lift mild laxity and stimulate collagen, with minimal downtime and a more modest, shorter-lived effect than surgery.

Which lift is right for me?

The choice depends on where the change is, how much laxity there is, the quality of your skin, and how much recovery time you can accept. Early laxity along the jawline might suit threads or a mini facelift. More pronounced jowls and neck laxity usually call for a facelift. Heaviness above the eyes may come from the brow rather than the eyelid, in which case a forehead lift may be more effective than eyelid surgery.

Several comparisons explore these choices in detail: facelift vs mini facelift, thread lift vs mini facelift, and sub-brow lift vs endoscopic brow lift. For drooping brows specifically, see droopy eyebrows.

How Dr. Kim approaches lifting

Dr. Kim assesses your face at rest and in expression, and in different lighting. He looks at the position of the brows, cheeks and jawline, the depth of folds, the quality and thickness of skin, and asymmetries between the two sides. He asks how you would like to look: many people want to look less tired, not younger in a way that feels unfamiliar.

The plan is then shaped to lift the tissues that have moved, in the direction they moved, by an amount that suits your face. Over-tightening is avoided. Incisions are placed to follow natural contours and the hairline. Where volume loss is part of the picture, lifting may be combined with PRP micro fat grafting.

Finding the right intensity

It can be tempting to choose the smallest procedure for its short recovery, or the largest for its longer effect. Neither instinct is reliable on its own. A thread lift in a face with heavy jowls tends to disappoint, because threads cannot hold that much tissue for long. A full facelift in a face with only early laxity can be more surgery than needed. The most satisfying results usually come from matching the intensity of the procedure to the degree of change, and being honest about the trade-offs of each.

Timing also matters. Lifting during a period of stable weight and good health tends to give more lasting results. If you are planning significant weight loss, it is usually wise to reach your goal first.

Preparing for a lifting procedure

Before surgery, share your full medical history and a list of medicines and supplements; some may need to be paused, but only on medical advice. Stop smoking well in advance, since smoking impairs blood flow to lifted skin and raises the risk of complications. Arrange time to rest, and plan to avoid strenuous activity, heat and alcohol for the first weeks. See preparing for surgery for a practical checklist.

Recovery and risks

Recovery ranges from a few days for thread lifting to several weeks for a facelift. Swelling, bruising and tightness are expected after surgical lifts, and final results settle over a few months. Each recovery guide gives a detailed timeline: facelift recovery, endoscopic forehead lift recovery and thread lift recovery.

Risks vary by procedure and include bleeding, infection, swelling, asymmetry, temporary numbness, visible scars, changes in hairline, nerve injury in rare cases, and for threads, dimpling or thread palpability. Each procedure page explains these honestly and how they are minimised.

How long do results last?

Surgical lifts are typically long-lasting because they reposition deeper tissues, but the face continues to age. Thread lift effects are more modest and typically shorter-lived. Individual results vary with skin quality, genetics, sun exposure and lifestyle.

Cost and planning your stay

Cost depends on the procedure, its extent, combined treatments and anesthesia. A quote is given after assessment. See facelift cost in Korea and thread lift cost in Korea. International patients typically plan a few days for a thread lift and around 10–14 days for a facelift; your surgeon will confirm the schedule.