Face Lift in Seoul: Triangle Lift or SMAS Lift, Matched to Your Skin

A face lift is not one operation. At Juneis it is a choice between two, made on how far the skin has dropped. Mild laxity gets the triangle lift, done in an hour and a half. Mild-to-severe sagging gets the SMAS lift, which works on the deeper layer and takes most of an afternoon.

What it is for

Restore the structure of a face that has loosened so it looks firm and fresh again.

What happens in the procedure

Two techniques. The triangle face lift addresses the skin at a mild level of laxity. The SMAS lift repositions the deeper muscular layer (the SMAS) as well as the skin, for mild-to-severe sagging. The neck can be lifted in the same SMAS operation.

How long it takes

Triangle lift 1.5 hours. SMAS lift 4 to 5 hours.

Downtime

Some clients bruise; it clears within 2 to 3 weeks. A face garment is worn all day for the first 2 weeks, then at night for the following 3 weeks.

After the procedure

• Do not sleep on your side for 3 weeks.
• Keep the incision area dry; no water on the wound.
• Wear the face garment all day for 2 weeks, then nights only for 3 weeks.

Who it suits

Triangle lift for mild laxity. SMAS lift for mild-to-severe laxity, and for anyone who also wants the neck addressed.

Why clients choose Juneis for this

Juneis is a clinic in Seoul, and the way this procedure is done follows what Korean aesthetic surgery is known for: ultrasound and vibration cannulas for fat, work on the SMAS layer for the face, supermicro processing before a fat transfer, and RF sessions built into the recovery schedule. The check-up dates and garment rules above come from the clinic's own protocol for this procedure.

The specialist who plans your case is the one who performs it and sees you at every check-up. Your consultation, your procedure and your records stay between you and that medical team. Many of the clinic's international clients, including from Indonesia, come for exactly that reason.

Before you decide

Every procedure starts with a consultation, in person or remote, where the surgeon confirms whether you are a candidate and sets the plan. Read how to prepare before plastic surgery and what to do after, then contact the clinic on WhatsApp at +62 812-2790-7386 or through the contact page.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know which lift I need?

The surgeon decides at consultation from how much the skin and the deeper layer have dropped. Mild laxity is a triangle lift; anything beyond that is a SMAS lift.

What is the SMAS?

The superficial musculoaponeurotic system, the layer of muscle and connective tissue under the skin of the face. A SMAS lift repositions that layer along with the skin, which is why the result lasts longer and looks natural.

Why no side sleeping?

Pressure on the side of the face in the first three weeks can shift tissue that has just been repositioned.

Can the neck be done at the same time?

Yes, as part of the SMAS lift. A neck lift at Juneis is not a standalone operation; it adds about an hour to the SMAS lift.