Planning
Why choose Seoul, Korea for a facelift?
Seoul is one of the world's busiest centers for aesthetic surgery. International patients choose it for surgeons who perform facelifts every week, deep plane techniques, strong safety systems, and clinics set up for foreign patients with interpreters, airport transfers and aftercare. Grand has treated more than 70,000 international patients from 100+ countries since 2004.
Reasons patients give
- High surgical volume and specialist facelift experience
- Natural results suited to both Asian and Western faces
- Total cost including travel is often lower than at home
- Short waiting times
- Seoul is safe, easy to get around, and a great city to recover in
How to choose a clinic
- Board-certified plastic surgeons, listed by name
- Anesthesiologist present during surgery
- Clear written quote and aftercare plan
- Real, consented before and after photos
- A named coordinator who speaks your language
Registered for international patients
Korea requires clinics that attract foreign patients to register with the government. Ask any clinic for its registration details before booking.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to have a facelift abroad?
It can be, if you choose an experienced surgeon, a clinic with an anesthesiologist, and stay long enough for check-ups and stitch removal.
Do I need to speak Korean?
No. Grand's international team supports you in English and six other languages.
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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