Deep-Plane Facelift cost in South Korea (2026)
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- 1 nights in hospital
- 21 days to full recovery
- 5 days visa processing
- 94% reported success rate
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What a hospital quote usually includes
- Surgeon, anaesthesia and operating room
- About 1 nights in hospital, with nursing care
- Routine tests and medicines during the stay
- Free Medcasts coordinator, visa letter help and airport pickup arrangements
- Not included: flights and hotel after discharge
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Your recovery plan
- Days 1–3Swelling, bruising and tightness; sleep with your head raised; dressings or drains managed.
- Week 1–2Drains and stitches out; bruising fades; stay at home.
- Weeks 3–6Return to work; avoid strenuous exercise; swelling gradually settles.
- Months 3–12Residual swelling and numbness resolve; scars mature and fade.
Medical visa for South Korea
South Korea issues the C-3-3 Medical Treatment visa — 90 days, single or multiple entry, issued through Korean consulates or via designated medical-tourism facilitators (KTO-certified agencies). For oncology or complex surgery requiring >90 days, the G-1-10 category offers longer stays. One family attendant visa (C-3-3-1) per patient is standard.
- 1Choose your hospital from your quotes
- 2We help you get the hospital's invitation letter
- 3Apply with your passport, photo and the letter
- 4Fly. Your coordinator arranges airport pickup
Visa processing time by destination
We send the hospital invitation letter within 24 hours of your decision. Check your visa
About Deep-Plane Facelift
A deep-plane facelift lifts the deeper facial tissues together with the overlying skin, to correct jowls, cheek descent and neck laxity with a natural result. It is for adults with moderate to significant ageing changes.
Under general anaesthesia, the surgeon works beneath the muscle layer (SMAS) and releases the retaining ligaments, so the skin and deeper tissues move as one unit. This allows lifting of the midface and jawline with less tension on the skin. It is technically demanding and takes several hours, often with a neck lift.
Usually a good fit if
- Jowls, midface descent and neck laxity in adults who want a longer-lasting lift.
- Skin with some elasticity and good bone structure.
- Good general health and realistic expectations of a natural, refreshed look.
May need to wait if
- Smoking, uncontrolled high blood pressure or bleeding disorders.
- Uncontrolled diabetes or conditions that impair wound healing.
- Unrealistic expectations or minimal ageing, where a lighter procedure may be enough.
How to prepare
- Stop smoking and nicotine well before surgery, since the deep-plane dissection depends on a healthy blood supply.
- Review blood thinners, aspirin, vitamin E, fish oil and supplements with your doctor; change them only on their instruction.
- Control high blood pressure with your doctor, since it increases bleeding risk.
- Bring photos of your face when younger, to guide natural results.
- Plan about two weeks near the clinic and arrange help at home.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- Why is a deep-plane facelift better for me than a SMAS or mini facelift?
- How many deep-plane facelifts have you performed, and what is your facial nerve injury rate?
- Where will the incisions sit, and will my hairline change?
- Will fat grafting, neck work or brow work be added?
- What swelling should I expect, and when can I fly home?
- What follow-up and revision policy do you offer?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
- Surgeon has little deep-plane training or cannot explain facial nerve anatomy.
- Promise of permanent results.
- No staging or safety discussion for long combined operations.
- Photos that always show the same tight, pulled look.
Questions about Deep-Plane Facelift in South Korea
How long do I need to stay in South Korea?
Most patients spend about 1 nights in hospital. Full recovery takes about 21 days; your surgeon will tell you when you are fit to fly home.
How long does a medical visa for South Korea take?
C-3-3 Medical Treatment Visa: processing takes about 5 days and the visa is valid for 90 days. We help with the hospital invitation letter.
What is different about a deep-plane lift?
The deeper tissues are repositioned with the skin, giving a more natural and longer-lasting result with less skin tension than skin-only lifts.
Is it riskier?
It involves dissection near the facial nerve branches, so the surgeon's experience is crucial. Temporary weakness can occur.
How long does swelling last?
Major swelling improves in two to three weeks, but subtle swelling and numbness can continue for several months.