Mini Facelift · Minimally Invasive Lifting

Mini facelift in Busan, Korea — deeper lifting through smaller incisions.

A Mini Facelift is a less extensive facial lifting procedure designed for patients with mild to moderate skin laxity, early jowl formation, and loss of jawline definition. By addressing deeper facial support structures through smaller, strategically placed incisions, it aims to restore a firmer contour while maintaining natural expression.

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Mini Facelift

Customized mini facelift planning Deep tissue lifting techniques Long-term fixation methods Comprehensive aftercare program Safety-focused care

Proof, not adjectives

Real patients, real results.

Unretouched clinic results, shown with patient consent.

Deep mini lifting + Mint thread lifting

Deep mini lifting + Mint thread lifting + Derma V-line threads

Deep mini lifting + Mint thread lifting

Facial lifting + Ultherapy + MIRA PDO + Skin booster + Fat grafting

Facial lifting + Ultherapy + MIRA PDO

Facial lifting + Fat grafting + Volume enhancement + Neck contouring

Individual results vary. Photos are actual clinic outcomes, not a guarantee of a specific result.

Mini Facelift at a Glance

Less extensive — but not skin-only.

Procedure

Mini Facelift

Best Suited

Mild to Moderate Laxity

Addresses

Deeper Support Structures

Incisions

Small & Discreet

Key Focus

Jawline & Lower Cheeks

Fixation

Long-Term Methods

What Is a Mini Facelift?

Repositioning deeper tissue while minimizing incision length.

Unlike treatments that tighten only the skin, a modern mini facelift focuses on repositioning deeper facial tissues while minimizing incision length. The approach emphasizes a customized lifting strategy, reduced downtime, and long-lasting support through structural tissue fixation — which is why it is described as less extensive rather than more superficial.

Results

A firmer contour, angle by angle.

Mini facelift before and after front view — Newline Clinic Busan — Front view · Case 01

Improved jawline definition after mini facelift — Newline Clinic Busan — Jawline · Case 01

Reduction in mild jowls after mini facelift — Newline Clinic Busan — Mild jowls · Case 02

Profile · Case 02

Natural expression preserved after mini facelift — Newline Clinic Busan — Natural expression · Case 03

Healed discreet mini facelift incision — Newline Clinic Busan — Healed incision · Case 03

Individual results vary. Photos are standardized examples shown with patient consent and are not a guarantee of outcome.

Procedure Overview

The approach, step by step.

Evaluation

Facial anatomy and skin laxity are evaluated before planning.

Step Assessment

Hidden Incision Planning

Hidden incisions are planned around the hairline and ear when appropriate.

Step Design

Deep Tissue Repositioning

Deeper support tissues are repositioned and secured.

Step The key step

Conservative Skin Refinement

Excess skin is refined conservatively rather than pulled tight.

Step Refinement

Closure

Incisions are closed to optimize contour and healing.

Step Closure

Treatment Features

What defines a modern mini facelift.

	What it means in practice
Personalized facial assessment	Facial anatomy and skin laxity are evaluated before any incision is planned
Small, discreet incisions	Planned around the hairline and ear when appropriate
Deep tissue lifting & fixation	Deeper support tissues are repositioned and secured, not just skin
Individualized lifting vectors	The direction of lift is planned for your face
Customized aftercare	Structured postoperative care and regular follow-up visits

A mini facelift is designed for mild to moderate laxity. More advanced tissue descent may require a more extensive procedure — determined during assessment.

Benefits

What the procedure aims to improve.

Improved Jawline Definition

Jawline contour is restored through deep tissue lifting.

Reduction in Mild Jowls

Early jowl formation is addressed at the support layer.

Natural Rejuvenation

Natural expression is maintained rather than tightened away.

Smaller Incisions

Shorter incisions than a traditional facelift.

Personalized Planning

Lifting vectors and technique are individualized.

Who May Benefit?

Candidates are evaluated individually.

You may be suitable if you

Have early signs of facial aging
Notice sagging along the jawline or lower cheeks
Want more noticeable results than non-surgical lifting
Prefer a less invasive alternative to a full facelift
Desire natural-looking rejuvenation with relatively shorter recovery

A consultation determines your plan

Designed for mild to moderate laxity, not advanced descent
Small incisions still leave scars
Recovery varies by patient and surgical technique
Ageing continues, so results are not permanent

A consultation and examination are required to determine whether a mini facelift or a more extensive procedure suits your degree of laxity.

Recovery and Aftercare

Recovery varies by patient and technique.

Swelling

Temporary swelling is expected during early healing.

Bruising

Bruising is expected and resolves as healing progresses.

Tightness

Tightness is expected during the early recovery period.

Structured Follow-Up

Structured postoperative care and regular follow-up visits support recovery.

Recovery varies by patient and surgical technique. Your surgeon provides a personalized timeline.

About Your Surgeon

Dr. Son Hee-dong,
plastic surgeon.

"Mini" describes the incision, not the work.

If the deeper tissue is not repositioned and fixed, a short scar simply buys a short-lived result.

Board-certified plastic surgeon · MD, PhD
Doctorate in Medicine, Dong-A University Graduate School
Clinical Professor, Dept. of Plastic Surgery, Dong-A University Hospital
Full member — Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Korean Rhinoplasty Society
Experience in facial lifting surgery
Consultation in Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese

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Registrations & Memberships

Licensed, registered, and accountable.

Clinic registration

Newline Plastic Surgery

Opened 16 September 2005 · Chief Director Son Hee-dong

Medical institution licence No. 715

Business registration 201-19-76600

Reception at Newline Plastic Surgery, Busan

Foreign patient care

Registered foreign patient attraction institution, Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Registration No. M-2024-02-08-0032

International patient consultation at Newline Plastic Surgery, Busan

Society memberships

Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons in Private Practice
Korean Society of Facial Bone Contouring Surgery
Korean Society for Breast Surgery (board member)

Director's office at Newline Plastic Surgery, Busan

Volume of work

Approximately 1,200–1,500 surgeries a year.

Approximately 5,000 non-surgical procedures a year.

Operating theatre at Newline Plastic Surgery, Busan

Recognised beyond the clinic

Media and pageant trust.

Public figures are judged on their appearance for a living. Where they choose to have surgery is a signal worth knowing about.

Media personalities who chose Newline Plastic Surgery in Seomyeon, Busan — **Why stars choose Newline**Entertainers, broadcasters and influencers treated at our Seomyeon clinic.

2022 Miss Korea Gyeongnam winner and Busan first runner-up, supported by Newline Plastic Surgery — **2022 Miss Korea, Gyeongnam & Busan**Official partner of Honggang Academy — supporting regional titleholders.

Featured individuals appear with consent. Their results reflect their own anatomy and surgical plan, and are not a guarantee of any specific outcome.

Frequently Asked

Mini Facelift in Busan
— your questions, answered.

How is a mini facelift different from a full facelift?

A mini facelift is a less extensive procedure designed for mild to moderate skin laxity, early jowl formation, and loss of jawline definition, using smaller, strategically placed incisions while still addressing deeper facial support structures.

Who is a good candidate?

It may be appropriate for patients with early signs of facial aging, sagging along the jawline or lower cheeks, a wish for more noticeable results than non-surgical lifting, a preference for a less invasive alternative to a full facelift, and a desire for natural-looking rejuvenation with relatively shorter recovery.

How long does recovery take?

Recovery varies by patient and surgical technique. Temporary swelling, bruising, and tightness are expected during early healing, supported by structured postoperative care and regular follow-up visits.

Can a mini facelift be combined with eyelid surgery?

Combined procedures are considered depending on your anatomy and goals. Whether a combination is appropriate is determined during personalized planning.

How long do results typically last?

The approach emphasizes long-lasting support through structural tissue fixation, but ageing continues and individual results vary. No lifting procedure stops the ageing process.

Is a mini facelift just skin tightening?

No. Unlike treatments that tighten only the skin, a modern mini facelift focuses on repositioning deeper facial tissues while minimizing incision length, with excess skin refined conservatively.

Where are the incisions placed?

Hidden incisions are planned around the hairline and ear when appropriate, positioned discreetly as part of the personalized design.

What are lifting vectors?

Lifting vectors are the directions in which tissue is repositioned. They are individualized to your facial anatomy rather than applied in a standard direction.

Will my expression change?

The procedure aims to restore a firmer, more youthful facial contour while maintaining natural expression. Individual results vary with anatomy and healing.

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Considering a Mini Facelift in Busan?

Start with a
facial assessment.

Facial anatomy and skin laxity are evaluated first — because whether a mini facelift is enough, or a more extensive lift is appropriate, depends entirely on how far your tissues have descended.

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Visiting Newline

Everything you need before you come.

Opening hours

Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00
Saturday 10:00–17:00
Lunch break 13:00–14:00
Closed Sundays & public holidays

By appointment. Same-day visits are possible, but waiting times vary.

Contact

Replies Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00, Sat 10:00–17:00 (KST).

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Find Newline in Busan.

Newline Clinic
40 Bujeon-ro 66beon-gil, Floors 2–5
Busanjin-gu, Busan 47287
Republic of Korea

+82 51 806 0100 · WhatsApp

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Individual results and recovery experiences vary. This page is provided for general educational purposes and does not constitute a diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or guarantee of surgical results. A mini facelift does not stop the ageing process, and results are not permanent. All surgical procedures involve potential risks, including bleeding, infection, haematoma, asymmetry, scarring, altered or lost sensation, nerve injury, skin healing problems, dissatisfaction with the outcome, and the possible need for additional surgery. The appropriate procedure and expected outcome can only be determined following an in-person examination and consultation with a qualified medical professional. Newline Clinic is licensed under the Korean Medical Service Act.

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