SMAS facelift in Korea - worth traveling for?

For a true facelift, a SMAS technique gives the most natural, long-lasting result, and many patients do travel to Korea for quality at lower cost than the US. Plan to stay roughly 2–3 weeks: stitches and the first follow-up fall in the first 1–2 weeks, and you want clearance before a long flight (which carries some swelling/clot considerations). When choosing a surgeon, prioritize one who does facelifts routinely on faces similar to yours and whose results look natural rather than pulled — ask specifically about their approach to Western facial structure. Doing major surgery abroad means arranging good aftercare and a plan for any complication once home, so build that into your decision.

This is general information — an in-person consultation with a board-certified specialist is the only way to get advice tailored to your anatomy and goals.