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Design Lift in Seoul: A Custom Lifting Program for Your Face
Quick answer
Design Lift is The Heal's signature lifting program in Jamsil, Seoul: instead of a fixed package, a dermatologist assesses your face, maps where support has been lost, and chooses the right device or combination for each area. The plan also covers recovery and maintenance. Send a few photos on KakaoTalk and we can outline a draft plan before you fly.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Yang Jeong-hwa , board-certified dermatologist · Updated October 2026
Format
Personalized plan
Consultation
In person, in English
Downtime
Usually minimal
Review
Follow-up by message
What makes Design Lift different?
Design Lift is one of The Heal's four signature programs. Many clinics sell lifting by device and shot count. Design Lift starts from the other direction: what does your face need, layer by layer? Sagging can come from a loosened SMAS, thinning skin, fat that has shifted or accumulated, volume loss, or strong muscle pull. Each cause responds to a different tool. By separating them first, Dr. Yang can use energy only where it adds value, avoid treating areas that are fine, and keep the overall plan efficient for both your face and your schedule in Seoul.
Step 1: Assessment and facial mapping
Your visit begins with a conversation about what bothers you most and how much time you have. The doctor then examines skin thickness, laxity, fat distribution, bone support and muscle activity, with standardized photographs from several angles. Together you mark priority zones, for example the jawline, under-chin, cheeks, brows or neck. If you are traveling, you can share photos and travel dates in advance so we can prepare a draft and confirm it in person on the day. Nothing is decided until you have seen the map and asked your questions.
Step 2: Choosing devices and combinations
The Heal has a broad range of lifting technologies, which lets each layer be matched to the right energy:
- Deep SMAS lift: Ultherapy Prime
- Skin tightening: Thermage FLX , Alltite RF
- Fine lines and texture: Sofwave , Titanium
- Lower-face fat: Onda
- Muscle and volume: Botox, fillers or collagen stimulators when appropriate
Not everyone needs a combination; sometimes a single device is the right answer. Dr. Yang explains why each tool is chosen, what it is expected to change, and what it will not do, so you can decide with clear expectations.
Step 3: Treatment day and recovery
On the day, you will review the final map with the doctor before anything begins. Most Design Lift plans can be completed in one visit, with energy treatments performed before any injectables. Expect warmth, pressure and mild tenderness, with redness or swelling that usually settles within hours to a few days. Because energy-based lifting creates no open wounds, flying home within a day or two is generally fine. If your plan includes fillers or more intensive treatments, we will advise on spacing so that swelling or bruising does not overlap with important events or long flights.
Step 4: Maintenance and follow-up
A lift is not finished when you leave the clinic. Collagen remodelling continues for two to three months, so we review your progress by photo once you are home and answer questions on KakaoTalk or email. Your plan includes a suggested maintenance rhythm, often a lighter session every six to twelve months depending on your age and skin. This avoids the cycle of overtreating once and then waiting years. You can read more about how often lifting should be repeated . Results vary from person to person.
The Heal approach
Design Lift is how we think about every lifting patient: diagnose each layer first, then design the smallest effective plan.
Expert review
Dr. Yang Jeong-hwa
Medical Director · Board-certified dermatologist · Seoul National University College of Medicine
Written for international patients and reviewed for medical accuracy. Individual results vary; your plan is decided in person after a skin assessment. Our review policy
Visit us
The Heal Dermatology Clinic Jamsil
4F, 329 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Korea
5 min walk from Jamsil Station (Line 8), Exit 9
Mon & Fri 10:00–20:00
Tue–Thu 10:00–19:30
Sat 09:30–16:00 · Sun & holidays closed
International patients
Visiting Seoul? Get your plan before you fly.
English consultations with a board-certified dermatologist, 5 minutes from Jamsil Station. Treatments are scheduled around your downtime and flights. International patient guide
1
Message us
Concerns, optional photos and travel dates via form or KakaoTalk.
2
Get your plan
Suggested treatments and timing around your flights.
3
Consult & treat
In-person assessment with Dr. Yang in English, then treatment.
Frequently asked
Design Lift: your questions answered
Is Design Lift a package with a fixed price?
No. It is a planning method rather than a fixed bundle. Your treatments are chosen after assessment, and we explain each recommendation and its cost clearly before anything is done. There are no surprises after the session.
How long should I stay in Seoul for Design Lift?
For most energy-based plans, one clinic visit is enough, and a day or two of buffer before flying is comfortable. Plans with injectables may benefit from a slightly longer stay. We will suggest timing once we see your plan.
Can I do Design Lift if I had lifting elsewhere?
Yes. Tell us what was done and when. Dr. Yang will check how your skin has responded and adjust the plan to avoid unnecessary overlap. Bring any records or device names if you have them.
Will the consultation be in English?
Yes. Dr. Yang explains the plan in English, and we also follow up in writing so you can review the details after your visit. Written aftercare instructions are provided in English too.
Do I need to decide on treatments before arriving?
No. A draft based on your photos helps you plan your trip, but the final decision is made together after an in-person examination. You are always free to change your mind at the clinic.
English consultations in Jamsil, Seoul
Get a lifting plan designed for your face
Send your photos and travel dates. We reply with a personalised plan before you fly.