It varies by individual, but major swelling and bruising may last about 1 to 2 weeks, and tenderness where the threads were inserted may be felt for about 3 to 4 weeks.

The appropriate method depends on whether the goal is mainly to correct protruding under-eye fat and the tear trough, or whether sagging skin and tissue also need to be addressed.

GGN Plastic Surgery conducts step-by-step consultations to fully understand each patient's concerns and desired improvements. First, a consultation manager provides basic guidance on reservations, surgeries and procedures. Then Dr. Jang Jun-cheol, the medical director, consults with the patient one-on-one. He assesses the patient's current condition in key areas such as eye surgery, under-eye fat repositioning, endoscopic forehead lift, thread lifting and anti-aging procedures, and discusses the most suitable treatment plan.

GGN Plastic Surgery operates with a single-surgeon system. Dr. Jang Jun-cheol, the medical director, personally handles everything from consultation to procedures and surgery. Not only surgeries such as double eyelid surgery, middle-aged eye surgery, under-eye fat repositioning and endoscopic forehead lift, but also anti-aging procedures such as thread lifting, laser lifting, fillers and Botox are performed by the medical director after he personally examines the patient.

Thread lifting is a procedure in which medical threads are inserted under the skin to pull up sagging tissue and improve facial contours. Swelling and bruising vary by individual, but relatively large swelling and bruising may last about 1 to 2 weeks, and tenderness or discomfort when pressing or touching the treated area may continue for up to 3 to 4 weeks. If you have an important event, it is best to schedule the procedure with sufficient recovery time in mind.

GGN Plastic Surgery uses absorbable threads that dissolve gradually in the body. The duration depends on the type and number of threads, skin condition and degree of aging, but you can generally expect results to last about 1 year to 1 year and 6 months. Thread lifting is an anti-aging lifting method planned around the areas that need it, such as sagging facial contours, cheeks and the nasolabial area.

Right after thread lifting, it is important to avoid strong pressure or stimulation so that the threads inserted under the skin can settle securely. We recommend waiting at least 1 month before meridian massage that presses firmly on the face or home-care devices such as radiofrequency or ultrasound. The recommended timing may vary depending on your recovery and the type of device, so please follow the guidance of our medical staff.

An endoscopic forehead lift is a surgery in which small incisions are made in the scalp and an endoscope is used to examine and lift the tissue around the forehead and eyebrows. You can wash your hair after the bandage is removed the day after surgery, but while stitches and staples remain, wash gently so as not to irritate the incision sites. After shampooing, dry the scalp and incision sites thoroughly, preferably with cool air rather than hot air.

Because an endoscopic forehead lift involves incisions inside the scalp, hair around the incision sites may temporarily stop growing or become thinner after surgery. In most cases the hair grows back over time, although recovery speed varies by individual. Take care of the incision sites and scalp, and see our medical staff if anything feels unusual during recovery.

Under-eye fat repositioning is a surgery that relocates bulging fat under the eyes to where it is needed, improving under-eye contours and a shadowed look. After surgery, prescribed eye ointment and eye drops are used to aid recovery around the eyes and prevent infection. GGN Plastic Surgery generally recommends using the ointment until the day after stitch removal and the eye drops for about 1 to 2 weeks. The actual duration depends on the surgical method and your recovery, so please follow the guidance of our medical staff.

After eye surgery such as double eyelid surgery or middle-aged eye surgery, you can carefully wash your face, except for the surgical area, from the day of surgery. However, keep water and cleanser away from incision sites with stitches; we generally recommend washing those areas from the day after stitch removal. Avoid rubbing or pressing the eyes firmly when washing.

Laser and energy-based lifting treatments differ in how the devices work and which skin layers they target, so the timing of results also differs. With Ulthera and Tenthera, lifting and firming effects tend to appear gradually from about 4 weeks after treatment as the skin tissue changes, while with Onda and Titanium lifting some people notice changes in facial contours or skin firmness immediately after treatment. The degree and duration of results may vary depending on individual skin condition and treatment intensity.