Facelift guide
Surgical vs non-surgical face lifting in Seoul, Korea
Non-surgical lifting (Ultherapy, Thermage, threads) tightens skin and stimulates collagen with little or no downtime, and results last around a year. Surgical lifting repositions sagging tissue and removes excess skin, and lasts much longer. Many patients use both: surgery to reset, then devices to maintain.
Options at Grand
| Treatment | How it works | Time | Downtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultherapy PRIME | Focused ultrasound to the SMAS | About 1 hour | None |
| Thermage FLX | Radiofrequency skin tightening | About 1 hour | None |
| Ulthermage | Ultherapy + Thermage together | About 1 hour | None |
| Thread lift | Dissolvable barbed threads | 30–60 min | A few days |
| Mini lift | Deep plane surgery, short scar | 2–3 hours | About 2 weeks |
| Deep plane facelift | Face and neck deep plane surgery | About 4 hours | 2 weeks+ |
Frequently asked questions
Can Ultherapy replace a facelift?
No. It tightens and lifts slightly, which suits early aging. It cannot remove excess skin.
Can I have Ultherapy after a facelift?
Yes, many patients use it to maintain skin quality. Your doctor will advise on timing.
About this page. Procedure details on this page come from Grand Plastic Surgery's published clinical information. Individual plans, surgery time and recovery vary and are confirmed only after an in-person examination with the operating surgeon. Last updated 2026-09-27.
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