Facelift

Check the position and length of the incision, whether only the skin is lifted or the SMAS layer as well, and whether the doctor who consults with you performs the surgery and monitors your recovery.

Sehyun's MACS lift (minimal-incision facelift) places the incision in front of the ear and partly within the scalp, and lifts and secures the skin and the SMAS layer together. The surgery takes about 3 hours, and the procedure information lists a return to daily activities after 7 days. Chief Surgeon Dr. Yoo Hyun-seok, a board-certified plastic surgeon with 25 years as a physician, personally handles everything from consultation and surgery to follow-up care. Dr. Yoo is a full member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the Korean craniofacial plastic surgery society, the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and an international plastic surgery society.

Yes. Lower blepharoplasty is covered separately on the Lower Blepharoplasty page of the Anti-aging & Lifting menu, and, as with facelifts, Chief Surgeon Dr. Yoo Hyun-seok personally provides the consultation and performs the surgery. The surgical plan is made after assessing both the sagging skin under the eyes and the condition of the fat.

At our clinic, Chief Surgeon Dr. Yoo Hyun-seok personally reads every online consultation request and writes each reply.
Dr. Yoo also personally conducts every in-person consultation. Because consultations are not possible during surgery,
we can only offer consultations to patients who have booked in advance.

At Sehyun, even your first consultation is a one-on-one session with Chief Surgeon Dr. Yoo Hyun-seok.
Dr. Yoo personally explains the initial assessment needed for surgery and the surgical plan, and helps you make your own decision.

A lift that pulls up sagging cheeks and the jawline through a shorter incision is commonly called a mini facelift. Sehyun's MACS lift also limits the incision to the area in front of the ear and part of the scalp, and lifts and secures the skin and SMAS layer.

We look at skin elasticity and the degree of sagging, and decide on the method and how much to lift in consultation.

The cost of a facelift or mini facelift depends on the surgical method and extent of correction chosen for your skin condition. We let you know the cost after assessing skin elasticity, the degree of sagging, and the direction and extent of lifting in consultation. You can inquire on the Cost Consultation page of the Consultation & Booking menu.

Reviews left by actual patients are in the Real Surgery Reviews list in the Before & After menu. Full reviews and photos are available after member login. When reading reviews, it is a good idea to also look at the method used and the patient's skin elasticity and degree of sagging before surgery.

Sehyun's MACS lift involves incisions in the crease in front of the ear and part of the scalp, so scars may remain in those areas. We choose the incision position and how much to lift according to your skin condition, and suture carefully to reduce scarring. Scarring and recovery vary from person to person.

If the lifting direction is wrong, the face can look wider, so the direction and degree of lifting must be decided carefully. We assess your skin condition and degree of sagging to make a plan, and continue to check and manage your progress after surgery. Results and recovery vary from person to person.

The MACS lift surgery information on this page lists a return to daily activities 7 days after surgery. Care for bruising, swelling and inflammation is needed after surgery, and the timing of stitch removal and your recovery schedule are explained at your follow-up visits based on the scope of surgery and your progress. Recovery time varies from person to person.

Because the method and degree of lifting for a mini facelift are tailored to your skin condition, the schedule for returning to daily activities and stitch removal is also determined through an assessment and consultation. Recovery time varies from person to person, and postoperative care needs to be tailored to your recovery progress.

First, check the position and length of the incision lines. A MACS lift involves incisions in the crease in front of the ear and part of the scalp, so scars may remain there, and how much and how quickly scars fade varies from person to person. During consultation, we go over the suture sites and your post-op care plan together.

Sehyun Plastic Surgery is on the 4th floor of the Medical Bank Building, 12 Apgujeong-ro 36-gil, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It is a 5-minute walk from Apgujeong Station Exit 2 on Subway Line 3, and you can use the building's underground parking lot. A detailed map is available under Directions in the About Us menu.

Dr. Yoo Hyun-seok also personally conducts facelift consultations, so please book by phone or through Online Consultation before your visit.