Non-Surgical Facelift in Seongsu, Seoul
An honest combination of devices, threads, and boosters, and when surgery fits better
A non-surgical facelift at Seongsu Melting Clinic is a combined plan of energy-based lifting, dissolvable threads, and skin boosters, designed by Dr. Park Kyung-min around the structure of your face. We want to be clear from the start: it is not the same as a surgical facelift, and for some people surgery is the more sensible choice.
What is a non-surgical facelift?
The term describes a group of treatments that aim to lift, firm, and refresh the face without incisions. Instead of cutting and repositioning tissue, it works through three routes:
- Energy devices heat tissue at chosen depths to tighten support layers and stimulate collagen.
- Dissolvable threads give mechanical lift along specific vectors and encourage collagen around the thread as it dissolves.
- Skin boosters and collagen stimulators improve skin quality and restore some of the support lost with age.
Surgery removes excess skin and repositions deeper tissue directly. Non-surgical methods cannot remove skin, so their effect is more modest, more gradual, and needs maintenance.
How we approach a non-surgical facelift at Seongsu Melting Clinic
Dr. Park starts with a hands-on exam, palpating ligaments and fat compartments to understand where lift is needed, where volume is missing, and where fat is heavy. The plan might include:
- Lifting devices: Ultherapy Prime for SMAS-level lift, Shurink Universe, ONDA, InMode, or Sunny lifting depending on the layer and area.
- Thread lift: dissolvable threads for the jawline, nasolabial area, eye area, or volume support.
- Boosters: Rejuran, Juvelook, Sculptra, Radiesse, and others for skin quality and collagen support.
- Contour care: MelFat or Mini FX when extra fat under the chin or jaw is part of the problem.
Not every patient needs every step. The combination depends on what the exam shows.
A good fit if…
- You have mild to moderate sagging and want to avoid surgery for now
- You prefer gradual, natural-looking change
- You are comfortable with maintenance treatments over time
- You want a plan that addresses both lift and skin quality
Consider a surgeon instead if…
- You have heavy excess skin in the neck or jowls
- You want a large, long-lasting change from a single procedure
- Previous non-surgical treatments gave you little improvement
- You are pregnant, have an active infection, or have a condition that affects healing (in which case treatment would be postponed)
If a surgical consultation would serve you better, Dr. Park will tell you directly.
What to expect
Consultation and treatment are handled one-to-one by Dr. Park. He explains each step before starting and talks with you during treatment. Depending on the plan, a visit may include one or several steps, and some are spaced over separate sessions.
Energy devices usually cause brief redness or swelling. Threads and injections can cause swelling, bruising, or tenderness for several days. Most people return to normal activities soon, though social downtime depends on the combination. Results build over weeks to months, and results vary.
Aftercare
- Follow step-specific instructions, especially after threads (avoid wide mouth opening and pressure on the face for a period)
- Sleep on your back for the first few nights if threads were placed
- Use sunscreen daily and keep skincare gentle
- Avoid saunas, intense exercise, and alcohol for the first few days
A note from Dr. Park
Dr. Park often explains that a good non-surgical plan starts from the structure of the face, not from a package of devices. He prefers to tell patients before treatment what each step can realistically do, and what it cannot, so expectations match the result.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a non-surgical facelift last?
It depends on the combination, your age, and skin quality. These treatments usually need maintenance, and we plan timing with you.
Is a non-surgical facelift as effective as surgery?
No. It can give a meaningful refresh for suitable patients, but it does not remove excess skin the way surgery does.
How much downtime should I plan for?
Device-only plans usually have little downtime. Adding threads or injections may mean several days of swelling or bruising.
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- Address: 4F #403, Samjin Building, 113 Achasan-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (Seongsu-dong 2-ga)
- Getting here: Seongsu Station (Line 2), Exit 2, about a 3-minute walk. Parking available.
- Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–20:00 (lunch 13:00–14:00) · Sat 09:30–15:00 · Closed Sundays & public holidays
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Treatment plans, number of sessions and results vary from person to person and are decided after an in-person consultation. This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for medical advice.