WOOA Plastic Surgery โบ Frequently asked questions
How long is the recovery after a mini facelift?
A lifting operation for the mid and lower face and neck wrinkles that lifts not only the skin surface but also the SMAS layer. The clinic lists sagging cheeks and deep cheeks, marionette lines around the mouth, loose skin under the chin and neck wrinkles as targets.
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
Recovery timeline
- Operation time2 hours 30 minutes
- AnesthesiaSedation (IV sleep anesthesia)
- Recovery period (as stated by the clinic)7 days
- Incision siteFront and back of the ear and the nape hairline ("VN" shape)
- Swelling and bruisingSwelling and bruising can occur after surgery, and recovery speed varies between individuals.
How it is done
After assessing the skin and face shape and making a design, incisions are made in a "VN" shape along the front and back of the ear and the nape hairline. The SMAS in the target area is released, pulled vertically and fixed to improve sagging. For faces with hollow cheeks, the clinic describes "SMAS stacking", folding the sagged SMAS over the hollow side cheek (no separate implant). The SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) is a thin fibromuscular layer below the dermis, between the subcutaneous fat and the muscle. The clinic regards weakening and sagging of this layer as a cause of facial ageing and describes lifting the SMAS together with the skin. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mini facelift | KRW 2,000,000 ~ KRW 15,000,000 | Fee schedule range KRW 2Mโ15M, VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition (fee schedule range) |
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 30 minutes under sedation, and the recovery period is stated as 7 days. Actual recovery differs between individuals.
Where is the incision (scar)?
Incisions are made in a "VN" shape along the front and back of the ear and the nape hairline. The clinic places them within the hairline and makes hairline incisions at a 45-degree angle. How visible the scar remains differs between individuals.
Is it possible with hollow cheeks?
The clinic describes SMAS stacking, folding the sagged SMAS over the hollow side cheek to correct the hollow without a separate implant. Suitability is confirmed at consultation.
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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