WOOA Plastic Surgery › Lifting
Mini lifting — WOOA Plastic Surgery
A lifting operation in which an incision of about 2–3 cm along the hairline is used to pull the skin and fascia (SMAS layer) vertically and improve a sagging lower face. The clinic describes it for people whose lower face has sagged and whose midface looks longer with age. Price: KRW 2,000,000~ The incision is about 2–3 cm inside the sideburn (behind the temple), and the treatment area is the lower face. Please confirm operation time, anesthesia and recovery period during consultation.
November 3, 2026 · Prices checked 2026-11-03 · Source: WOOA official website (clinic fee schedule 2026-06-15) · updated when the clinic website changes
Price (as published by the clinic)
| Item | Price | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting (clinic fee schedule item, not broken down by procedure) | KRW 2,000,000 ~ KRW 15,000,000 | Fee schedule range KRW 2M–15M, VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition (fee schedule range) (June 15, 2026 as of) |
Who this is for
- Those whose appearance has started to change with nasolabial folds and sagging skin
- Those concerned about deepening wrinkles
- Those who feel a large-incision operation is too much
- Those concerned about a sagging lower face and a midface that looks longer
How it is done
At consultation the skin condition and face shape (wrinkle depth, skin, muscle, elasticity and facial proportions) are assessed and a design is made; then a 2–3 cm incision is made inside the sideburn. The retaining ligaments are released and the skin and fascia, from the epidermis down to the SMAS, are pulled vertically, lifting and fixing the sagging jawline. 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. According to the clinic, the tissue under the skin is checked endoscopically during surgery.
Recovery timeline
- Incision lengthAbout 2–3 cm inside the sideburn
- Operation time, anesthesia and recovery periodPlease confirm during consultation.
- 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.
For international patients
- The clinic website (ABOUT WOOA) states that interpreters and 24-hour care staff are available. Supported languages are not listed on the website, so please confirm during consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the incision (scar)?
An incision of about 2–3 cm is made inside the sideburn, behind the temple, according to the design. The clinic states that hairline incisions are made at a 45-degree angle to reduce strain on the hair follicles. How visible the scar remains differs between individuals.
How does mini lifting differ from a mini facelift?
Per the clinic, mini lifting lifts the lower face through an incision of about 2–3 cm inside the sideburn, while a mini facelift uses incisions in front of and behind the ear and along the nape hairline to treat the whole mid and lower face, cheekbones, deep cheeks, jawline and neckline. Which suits you is decided at consultation.
How much does it cost?
The clinic's non-covered fee schedule (as of 2026-06-15) lists 'Lifting' at KRW 2M–15M (VAT not included). The schedule does not break this down by individual procedure, and the fee depends on consultation and your condition.
Who performs the procedure?
The clinic's lifting pages do not name the operating surgeon. Please confirm the doctor in charge during consultation.
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 3–6 (dermatology on 10 and 12). Mechanical parking in the building (large sedans, electric vehicles and SUVs cannot be parked). |
| Hours | Plastic surgery hours: Mon–Thu 10:00–19:00, Fri 10:00–20:30 (evening clinic), Sat 10:00–17:00, public holidays 10:00–17:00, closed on Sundays. Dermatology hours differ. |
| Phone | 1600-5319 |
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