What Is a Non-Surgical Facelift?

A non-surgical facelift is a customized combination of injectables, energy-based devices, and skin-tightening treatments designed to:

• Lift sagging facial contours
• Tighten skin and reduce wrinkles
• Add volume to hollow areas
• Improve skin tone and elasticity
• Refresh your look—without scalpels or stitches

These procedures offer subtle, natural-looking results with minimal downtime and are suitable for early to moderate signs of aging.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

You may be a great candidate if you:

• Are in your 30s to 60s
• Have mild to moderate skin laxity
• Want to delay surgical facelifts
• Prefer natural, gradual improvements
• Are looking for little to no downtime
• Have realistic expectations—not a dramatic transformation

Popular Non-Surgical Facelift Options

1. Thread Lift (PDO, Mint, PCL)

• Uses dissolvable threads to lift sagging skin
• Stimulates collagen for long-term tightening
• Best for jawline, cheeks, brows
• Lasts 12–18 months

2. Ultherapy / Shurink / HIFU

• Uses focused ultrasound to lift deep tissue
• Stimulates collagen without damaging skin surface
• Great for chin, jaw, brow, and neck
• Lasts 1–2 years

3. Thermage FLX / InMode RF / Exilis

• Radiofrequency-based skin tightening
• Firms loose skin and improves skin texture
• Best for cheeks, jawline, and under-eye
• Minimal discomfort, zero downtime

4. Dermal Fillers

• Restore lost volume in cheeks, nasolabial folds, jawline
• Can subtly lift and contour
• Often combined with threads or HIFU
• Lasts 6–18 months

5. Botox

• Softens dynamic wrinkles (forehead, frown lines)
• Can create a subtle brow lift
• Results last 3–6 months

6. Skin Boosters / Exosome Therapy

• Improves skin elasticity and hydration
• Enhances glow and texture
• Can support post-lifting maintenance

Benefits of a Non-Surgical Facelift

• No surgery, no stitches
• Minimal to zero downtime
• Quick treatments (30–60 minutes)
• Natural-looking results
• Customizable to your skin type and aging pattern
• Can delay the need for surgery by several years

How Does It Compare to Surgical Facelift?

FeatureNon-Surgical FaceliftSurgical FaceliftInvasivenessMinimally invasiveFully surgicalDowntimeNone to 3 days2–3 weeksLongevity6 months to 2 years10–15 yearsIdeal ForMild to moderate saggingModerate to severe saggingCustomizabilityHighly customizableBased on facial anatomyCost Range (Korea)₩1M – ₩5M ($750–$3,800)₩10M – ₩20M ($7,500–$15,000)

Recovery & Aftercare

• Mild swelling or bruising (especially after threads or fillers)
• Avoid heavy exercise, saunas, and facial massage for 1 week
• Use gentle skincare and sunscreen daily
• Results often improve gradually over 4–12 weeks
• Maintenance may be required annually or biannually

Common Combinations for Better Results

• Thread Lift + HIFU → lift and tighten deeply
• Fillers + Botox → smooth and contour
• RF + Exosome Skin Booster → firm and brighten
• Ultherapy + Jawline Threads → V-line definition

A non-surgical facelift is a smart, flexible option for patients who want to reverse early signs of aging without surgery. With the right combination of threads, energy devices, and injectables, you can sculpt, lift, and glow—all in under an hour, with little to no downtime.



Considering a non-surgical facelift in Korea?
Clinics in Gangnam, Seoul are leaders in advanced lifting technologies like Mint threads, Shurink, Ultherapy, and Thermage, offering foreigner-friendly consultations and customized treatment plans.