What Is a Ponytail Facelift?

A Ponytail Facelift is a surgical or minimally invasive lifting technique that lifts the face vertically and diagonally upward, mimicking the natural tension created by a tight ponytail.

Unlike traditional facelifts that pull the skin horizontally, this procedure focuses on:

• Lifting the outer brow, cheeks, and temples
• Tightening eye corners and jawline
• Creating a V-line contour and youthful expression
• Avoiding long scars and overdone results

Depending on the technique, it can be performed as a surgical lift, endoscopic brow lift, or thread lift, sometimes combined with fat grafting or eye procedures.

Key Benefits of a Ponytail Facelift

• Natural, lifted look without pulled appearance
• Targets early signs of aging in upper and mid-face
• Minimally visible scars (usually hidden in the hairline)
• Rejuvenates brows, temples, cheeks, and jawline
• Shorter recovery than traditional facelift
• Can be combined with thread lift, Botox, or eye surgery for full effect

Who Is a Good Candidate?

A Ponytail Facelift may be ideal for patients who:

• Are in their 30s to 50s with mild to moderate sagging
• Have drooping brows, flat cheeks, or early jowls
• Prefer a subtle, vertical lift over traditional facelift pulling
• Have elastic skin and want a scar-minimizing solution
• Want a refresh, not a transformation

It’s also popular among younger patients wanting a contoured, snatched look—not just anti-aging.

Ponytail Facelift Techniques

Technique TypeDescriptionDowntimeEndoscopic Ponytail LiftSmall incisions in hairline, camera-guided lift7–10 daysThread LiftCog or barbed threads lift skin upward2–3 daysBotox Brow + Jawline LiftRelaxes downward muscles for subtle elevationNoneFat Grafting (optional)Adds youthful volume to cheeks or temples3–5 days

Often, a combination of lifting and volumizing techniques is used to get the full “ponytail effect.”

Ponytail Lift vs Traditional Facelift

FeaturePonytail FaceliftTraditional FaceliftLift DirectionVertical / diagonalBackward / horizontalIncision VisibilityHidden in scalpOften near earsTarget AreaUpper/mid-faceLower face, jaw, and neckIdeal Age Range30s–50s50s–70sDowntimeShorter (3–10 days)Longer (2–4 weeks)Result StyleNatural, contouredMore dramatic lift

What to Expect During the Procedure

Surgical version (endoscopic ponytail lift):

• General or twilight anesthesia
• Small scalp incisions
• Camera-assisted lifting of deep tissues
• Tissues secured with internal sutures
• Outpatient or same-day procedure

Non-surgical version (thread/Botox):

• Topical or local anesthesia
• Threads or injections placed in lifting vectors
• Immediate results with minimal discomfort

Recovery & Aftercare

• Swelling or tightness for a few days
• Avoid strenuous activity for 1–2 weeks
• Sleep with head elevated
• Sutures removed in 7–10 days (if surgical)
• Most return to work in 5–7 days

How Long Do Results Last?

• Surgical ponytail lift: 5–8 years
• Thread lift version: 12–18 months
• Botox lift: 3–4 months (maintenance needed)
• Fat grafting: Permanent, but may partially absorb over time

Ponytail Facelift Cost (General Estimates)

RegionSurgical VersionNon-Surgical VersionSouth Korea₩6M – ₩12M ($4,500–$9,000)₩1M – ₩3M ($800–$2,200)USA/Canada$9,000 – $15,000$2,000 – $5,000UK/EU£6,000 – £12,000£1,200 – £3,500

Prices depend on technique, surgeon, and clinic location.



The Ponytail Facelift is perfect for those who want a snatched, refreshed, and lifted look with minimal scars and natural results. Whether done surgically or non-surgically, this high-lift technique sculpts the face upward for a youthful, V-line contour that’s trending in Korea and around the world.

Considering a Ponytail Facelift in Korea?
Clinics in Seoul’s Gangnam district are known for advanced ponytail lifting techniques, natural outcomes, and foreigner-friendly care.