WOOA Plastic Surgery โบ Frequently asked questions
What is a forehead lift and how is it done in Korea?
A lifting operation that lifts the forehead and the skin around the eyes together to improve deep forehead wrinkles and drooping brows and eyelids. The clinic chooses between non-incisional, partial-incision and incisional forehead lifts depending on the degree of wrinkling.
November 3, 2026 ยท Prices checked 2026-11-03 ยท Source: WOOA official website (clinic fee schedule 2026-06-15) ยท updated when the clinic website changes
How it is done
The method is chosen considering wrinkles, the eyes and forehead width. (1) Non-incisional (thread lift): for milder forehead wrinkles, threads are placed in the dermis and fixed. (2) Partial incision: a small incision inside the hairline scalp, dissection under HD endoscopic view, lifting of the forehead with the brows and eyes in mind, fixation with a fixation device (Fixtine) and closure. (3) Incisional: a scalp incision of about 15 cm along the hairline, endoscopic dissection and fixation. The clinic states that the retaining ligaments around the eyes are released and the corrugator muscle that pulls the brows down is removed. The clinic states that hairline incisions are made at a 45-degree angle to reduce strain on the hair follicles.
Price (as published by the clinic)
| Item | Price | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Forehead lift | KRW 2,000,000 ~ KRW 15,000,000 | Fee schedule range KRW 2Mโ15M, VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition (fee schedule range) |
Recovery timeline
- Operation time2 hours
- AnesthesiaSedation (IV sleep anesthesia)
- Recovery period (as stated by the clinic)7 days
- Incision siteInside the hairline scalp (partial incision); about 15 cm along the hairline (incisional)
- Swelling and bruisingSwelling and bruising can occur after surgery, and recovery speed varies between individuals.
Risks and side effects
- The clinic notes that general complications such as bleeding, inflammation and infection can occur following surgery, so care is needed.
- Swelling and bruising can occur after surgery, and recovery speed and results vary with each person's condition.
- The clinic mentions hair loss at the incision and nerve injury as possible side effects of lifting surgery, and scars can remain at the incision.
Results and recovery vary by individual. Possible complications are explained during consultation.
Procedures
Frequently asked questions
How long is the operation, what anesthesia is used and how long is recovery?
Per the clinic's surgery information, the operation takes 2 hours under sedation, and the recovery period is stated as 7 days. Actual recovery differs between individuals.
Where is the incision and how long is it?
The partial-incision method uses a small incision inside the hairline scalp; the incisional forehead lift uses a scalp incision of about 15 cm along the hairline. For milder wrinkles, threads can be used without an incision. How visible the scar remains differs between individuals.
How do I choose between non-incisional, partial-incision and incisional?
Per the clinic's guide table: non-incisional if forehead wrinkles are mild and you only want brighter-looking eyes; partial incision to improve forehead wrinkles and drooping eyes together through a small incision; incisional for deep forehead wrinkles. The clinic notes the table is for reference only and consultation is necessary.
How much does it cost?
The clinic's non-covered fee schedule (as of 2026-06-15) lists 'Lifting' at KRW 2Mโ15M (VAT not included). The schedule does not break this down by individual procedure, and the fee depends on consultation and your condition.
Location and hours
| Address | HM Tower, 492 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul |
|---|---|
| Getting here | About 2 minutes on foot from Exit 3 of Sinnonhyeon Station (Line 9), about 6 minutes from Exit 3 of Nonhyeon Station (Sinbundang Line). Plastic surgery on floors 3โ6 (dermatology on 10 and 12). Mechanical parking in the building (large sedans, electric vehicles and SUVs cannot be parked). |
| Hours | Plastic surgery hours: MonโThu 10:00โ19:00, Fri 10:00โ20:30 (evening clinic), Sat 10:00โ17:00, public holidays 10:00โ17:00, closed on Sundays. Dermatology hours differ. |
| Phone | 1600-5319 |
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