Lifting & tightening · Sinsa, Gangnam
Sagging Skin Treatments in Seoul
Lifting options, results & aftercare at Egg Clinic, Gangnam
Non-surgical lifting for loose skin on the face and neck, using ultrasound, radiofrequency or threads chosen by a doctor for your degree of laxity.
- Non-surgical lifting
- 3 min from Sinsa Stn. Exit 5
- English-speaking staff
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Sagging skin treatments use energy-based devices or threads to tighten and lift loose skin on the face and neck without surgery. At Egg Clinic in Sinsa, Gangnam, a doctor assesses your laxity and recommends options such as Ultherapy, Thermage FLX, Sofwave or a thread lift; downtime is usually minimal, and results build over two to three months as new collagen forms.
- Treatment time
- About 30–90 minutes
- Comfort
- Numbing cream or local
- Downtime
- Little to a few days
- Results
- Build over 2–3 months
- Lasts
- Often 6–18 months
- Sessions
- Usually one, then upkeep
What are sagging skin treatments?
As we age, the skin gradually loses collagen and elastin, and the deeper supporting layers loosen. This shows as softening jowls, a less defined jawline, flatter cheeks and looser neck skin. Sun exposure, weight changes and genetics can speed this up. Sagging skin treatments aim to firm and lift these areas without surgery, using heat, ultrasound energy or threads to tighten tissue and stimulate the body's own collagen production.
Focused ultrasound such as Ultherapy heats deeper layers to tighten and lift, while monopolar radiofrequency such as Thermage FLX mainly tightens the skin itself. A thread lift repositions tissue mechanically for a more immediate lift. The doctor may combine methods depending on where and how much the skin has loosened.
Who is a good candidate for sagging skin treatment?
- Early to moderate jowls or a softening jawline
- Loose skin on the lower face or neck
- Drooping cheeks or brows
- People in their 30s and older wanting to slow visible ageing
- Anyone who prefers to avoid surgery
Very heavy or severely loose skin may get only a limited result from non-surgical treatment. Energy-based lifting is generally avoided during pregnancy, with some metal implants or pacemakers, and with active skin infection or open wounds in the area. The doctor reviews your medical history and will be clear about what each option can realistically achieve.
Sagging Skin Treatments cost in Gangnam
Egg Clinic publishes fixed prices for every treatment. For related options, see our Premium Lifting prices(from ₩120,000) or the complete clinic price list. The doctor confirms the right treatment and your final price at a free consultation.
Before & after at Egg Clinic
This photo shows a Linear Z result. Ask us about lifting examples during your consultation.
What are the results and recovery like?
Most people return to normal activities the same day after ultrasound or radiofrequency lifting, with possible mild redness, swelling or tenderness for a few days. Thread lifts can cause a few days of swelling or bruising. Some tightening may be noticed early, but the main improvement usually develops over two to three months as collagen rebuilds. Results vary with age, skin quality and lifestyle, and maintenance sessions help keep the effect.
How the treatment works
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Consultation
The doctor assesses skin laxity, face shape and any previous treatments, then recommends a device, threads or a combination.
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Comfort
Numbing cream or local anaesthetic is applied depending on the treatment, to keep you comfortable.
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Treatment
Energy is delivered to the targeted layers, or threads are placed, following a plan marked on your face.
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Aftercare
Expect mild redness or tenderness. Use sunscreen, stay hydrated and avoid saunas and intense exercise for a few days.
Tips for international patients
- Send photos on WhatsApp before you travel so the doctor can suggest suitable lifting options.
- Results develop over months, so plan a follow-up or ask how to judge progress from home.
- If you choose threads, book them early in your stay so swelling settles before your flight.
- Ask about combining lifting with a skin booster for better skin quality.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most effective non-surgical treatment for sagging skin?
It depends on the area and how loose the skin is. Ultrasound lifting targets deeper layers, radiofrequency tightens the skin, and threads give a mechanical lift, so the doctor often combines them.
How long do sagging skin treatments last?
Results often last around 6–18 months depending on the treatment, your age and skin quality. Maintenance sessions help keep the effect.
When will I see results?
Some tightening may be visible early, but the main lift usually appears over two to three months as new collagen forms.
Does treatment for sagging skin hurt?
Most people feel heat or deep pressure during energy-based lifting. Numbing cream or local anaesthetic is used to keep it manageable.
Is there downtime?
Usually very little. Mild redness, swelling or tenderness for a few days is common, and thread lifts may cause some bruising.
How much do sagging skin treatments cost in Seoul?
The price depends on the device, area and amount of energy or threads, so the doctor confirms it at consultation. See our premium lifting price list.
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Egg Clinic, Sinsa · Gangnam
- Address
- 613 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
- Directions
- 3-minute walk from Sinsa Station Exit 5 (Line 3 & Shinbundang Line)
- Opening hours
- Mon–Fri 11:00–20:30 · Sat & Sun 11:00–17:00 · Lunch 14:00–15:00
- Contact
- +82-2-542-5540(WhatsApp & text)
