Full Facelift in Seoul, Korea
The Beauty Surgery Clinic | Sinnonhyeon · Gangnam
A Full Facelift at THE BEAUTY Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, is a comprehensive facial rejuvenation procedure that restores youthful facial contours by lifting sagging cheeks, jawline, and neck while reducing deep wrinkles and loose skin. Using advanced facelift techniques tailored to each patient, a Full Facelift delivers natural-looking, long-lasting results without an over-pulled appearance.
Why Choose THE BEAUTY Plastic Surgery for a Full Facelift?
THE BEAUTY Plastic Surgery specializes in personalized facelift surgery designed to address the unique aging pattern of every patient. Rather than focusing on one area of the face, a Full Facelift rejuvenates the midface, lower face, jawline, and neck to create balanced, harmonious, and natural-looking results.
Our surgeons carefully select the most appropriate facelift technique—whether Deep Plane, Extended Deep Plane, or SMAS Facelift—based on your facial anatomy, skin quality, and aesthetic goals.
International patients receive comprehensive support from English-speaking coordinators throughout consultation, surgery, recovery, and follow-up.
What Is a Full Facelift?
A Full Facelift is a comprehensive surgical procedure that rejuvenates the entire lower two-thirds of the face and neck by repositioning the deeper facial tissues, removing excess skin, and restoring youthful facial contours.
Depending on your individual needs, the procedure may include:
- Deep facial tissue repositioning
- SMAS lifting
- Removal of excess skin
- Neck tightening
- Platysma muscle repair
- Jawline contouring
- Fat repositioning or fat grafting when appropriate
A Full Facelift can improve:
- Sagging cheeks
- Deep nasolabial folds
- Marionette lines
- Jowls
- Loose jawline
- Neck skin laxity
- Platysmal bands
- Overall facial aging
The goal is to restore a refreshed, youthful appearance while maintaining natural facial expressions.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
A Full Facelift may be recommended for patients who have:
- Moderate to severe facial sagging
- Jowls
- Loose neck skin
- Deep facial folds
- Loss of jawline definition
- Midface descent
- Multiple signs of facial aging
- Patients seeking comprehensive facial rejuvenation
Most candidates are typically in their 40s through 70s, although candidacy depends more on facial aging than chronological age.
Benefits of a Full Facelift
Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation
A Full Facelift addresses multiple signs of aging across the cheeks, jawline, and neck in a single procedure.
Restore a Defined Jawline
The surgery improves jowls and restores a sharper, more youthful jawline.
Improve Neck Contours
Loose skin and neck bands can be corrected to create a smoother neck profile.
Natural-Looking Results
Modern facelift techniques reposition deeper tissues instead of simply pulling the skin, resulting in a refreshed appearance that looks natural.
Long-Lasting Improvement
A Full Facelift provides durable facial rejuvenation that can last for many years while allowing the face to continue aging naturally.
Personalized Surgical Planning
Every Full Facelift is customized according to your facial anatomy and aging pattern.
Your surgeon carefully evaluates:
- Skin elasticity
- Facial volume loss
- Midface position
- Jawline definition
- Neck laxity
- Platysma muscle
- SMAS quality
- Overall facial proportions
For optimal facial harmony, many patients combine a Full Facelift with procedures such as neck lift, fat grafting, brow lift, upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, chin liposuction, or skin resurfacing treatments.
Full Facelift vs. Deep Plane Facelift vs. Mini Facelift
Different facelift techniques are suitable for different degrees of facial aging.
Full Facelift
- Comprehensive facial rejuvenation
- Treats cheeks, jawline, and neck
- Personalized surgical approach
- Ideal for moderate to advanced aging
- Long-lasting natural results
Deep Plane Facelift
- Repositions deeper facial tissues
- Excellent midface lifting
- Natural facial movement
- Superior correction of deep facial sagging
Mini Facelift
- Smaller incisions
- Limited lifting
- Faster recovery
- Best for early signs of facial aging
Your surgeon will recommend the most appropriate facelift technique during your consultation.
Procedure Overview
Full Facelift surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia.
The procedure generally includes:
- Comprehensive facial assessment
- Personalized surgical planning
- Carefully concealed incisions around the ears and hairline
- Deep tissue and SMAS repositioning when indicated
- Removal of excess skin
- Neck contouring if required
- Precise wound closure
- Postoperative monitoring
Most surgeries take approximately 5–7 hours, depending on the surgical technique and whether additional procedures are performed.
Recovery
Recovery progresses gradually over several weeks.
Most patients experience:
- Swelling and bruising during the first two weeks
- Noticeable improvement after two to three weeks
- Return to light daily activities within approximately 2 weeks
- Continued reduction in swelling over several months
- Progressive scar maturation
- Final results becoming increasingly refined over 6–12 months
Following postoperative instructions carefully helps ensure optimal healing and long-lasting results.
Full Facelift for International Patients
THE BEAUTY Plastic Surgery offers comprehensive support for patients traveling to Korea for facelift surgery.
Our international services include:
- English-speaking coordinators
- Personalized online consultations
- Customized surgical planning
- Airport transfer assistance
- Hotel recommendations
- Detailed postoperative care
- Scheduled follow-up appointments before returning home
Most international patients are advised to stay in Korea for approximately 2–3 weeks to complete postoperative care and ensure a safe recovery before traveling home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Full Facelift?
A Full Facelift is a comprehensive facial rejuvenation procedure that lifts the cheeks, jawline, and neck while improving deep wrinkles, loose skin, and facial sagging for a younger, natural-looking appearance.
What areas does a Full Facelift treat?
A Full Facelift treats the midface, lower face, jawline, and neck. Depending on the patient's needs, it may also include platysmaplasty, fat grafting, or neck contouring.
How long do Full Facelift results last?
Results commonly last 10–15 years, depending on skin quality, lifestyle, genetics, and the natural aging process.
Will I look unnatural after surgery?
No. Modern facelift techniques focus on repositioning the deeper facial structures rather than tightly pulling the skin, creating refreshed and natural-looking results.
Is a Full Facelift painful?
Most patients experience mild to moderate discomfort during the first few days after surgery, which is typically well controlled with prescribed medications.
How long is the recovery?
Most patients return to light daily activities after approximately 2 weeks, while swelling continues to improve over the following several months.
How long should international patients stay in Korea?
Most international patients are recommended to stay in Korea for approximately 2–3 weeks to complete follow-up visits and recover safely before flying home.
Can a Full Facelift be combined with other procedures?
Yes. A Full Facelift is commonly combined with a neck lift, platysmaplasty, fat grafting, brow lift, upper or lower blepharoplasty, chin liposuction, laser resurfacing, or regenerative skin treatments to achieve comprehensive facial rejuvenation.


