Rediscover your youth with Dr. Petit's customized lifting and anti-aging care.

Located in the heart of Seoul, DoctorPetit Myeongdong offers lifting and anti-aging treatments tailored to each patient's skin condition and lifestyle, helping them regain youthful, healthy skin without surgery. Our experienced medical staff leverages cutting-edge equipment and medical expertise to deliver natural-looking results. We offer personalized care tailored to each patient's aesthetic goals and lifestyle, ensuring satisfying results.

What Are Lifting and Anti-Aging Treatments?

Lifting and anti-aging therapies are non-surgical procedures that rejuvenate the skin by addressing volume loss, fine lines, sagging, and texture irregularities. By activating collagen renewal and firming underlying structures, these treatments help reverse the visual effects of aging and enhance skin resilience.

The skin naturally produces less collagen and elastin as we age, starting as early as our mid-20s. Environmental stressors like UV exposure, pollution, and poor skincare habits can accelerate these changes. Lifting and anti-aging treatments offer a scientifically-backed way to counteract these effects and promote healthier, more youthful-looking skin over time.

The medical team at DoctorPetit Myeongdong explains, "We focus on restoring natural facial contours. It's important to keep facial expressions from stiffening and to make the face appear more vibrant than it actually is."

Why Patients Trust DoctorPetit Myeongdong

DoctorPetit Myeongdong isn’t just another aesthetics clinic—it’s a trusted partner in long-term skin wellness. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Directly performed by experienced medical staff: All procedures are performed by doctors with extensive clinical experience in aesthetic medicine, and skin care is provided by certified estheticians. Our medical staff receives ongoing training and is actively involved as members of domestic and international aesthetic medicine societies.
• Tailored Treatment Plans: Each patient undergoes a detailed skin assessment using diagnostic imaging and consultation to craft a customized plan that fits their aesthetic goals, downtime tolerance, and long-term skincare strategy.
• Advanced Technology: We use FDA-cleared and CE-certified devices such as Ultherapy® and premium threads (PDO, PLLA) from reputable manufacturers to ensure safety and consistency in results.
• Multilingual Support: Our staff speaks Korean, English, and Mandarin—making care accessible to both local and international patients.
• Comfort and Cleanliness: DoctorPetit Myeongdong upholds strict hygiene protocols and offers a serene clinic environment designed for patient comfort and confidentiality.

Our Signature Lifting and Anti-Aging Treatments

Explore the top treatments available at DoctorPetit Myeongdong, each selected for its efficacy, safety profile, and relevance to modern aesthetic goals:

1. Ultherapy® – Deep Lift Without Surgery

Ultrasound-based skin tightening that penetrates deep beneath the surface to rebuild collagen where it's needed most. Ultherapy is the only non-invasive procedure FDA-cleared to lift skin on the neck, under the chin, and on the brow, as well as improve lines and wrinkles on the décolletage.

• Clinical Insight: Ultherapy uses real-time imaging to target the SMAS (Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System) layer—the same layer addressed during surgical facelifts.
• Real Result: "After just one session, my jawline looked firmer by week four," says Aiko, 38, from Tokyo.

Key Benefits:

• One session, no downtime
• Long-term collagen regeneration
• FDA-approved and clinician-guided
• Progressive results over 2-3 months

2. Thread Lifting – Subtle Lift, Strong Support

Medical-grade threads are inserted beneath the skin to provide immediate lifting and gradual collagen formation. This minimally invasive procedure is popular for facial contouring and lifting sagging areas without incisions or scarring.

Types of Threads Used:

• PDO: Polydioxanone threads for general lifting
• PLLA: Poly-L-lactic acid threads for longer-lasting volumization
• PCL: Polycaprolactone threads for deep lifting and slow absorption

Key Benefits:

• Instant contour enhancement
• Stimulates ongoing collagen synthesis
• Minimal recovery time (redness/swelling subsides in 24-48 hrs)

3. Fractional Laser Resurfacing – Texture Transformation

Targeted laser pulses resurface damaged layers and stimulate regeneration, improving tone, scarring, and fine lines. This treatment is excellent for patients with rough texture, photoaging, and acne scars.

Treatment Information: This is a non-ablative laser, not a peeling laser, which allows for skin regeneration and resolution of skin concerns without damaging the epidermis.

Ideal For:

• Acne scars
• Sun damage
• Early wrinkles
• Enlarged pores

4. HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) – Precision Lifting

This energy-based treatment targets foundational tissue layers (SMAS) without disturbing the skin surface. HIFU is ideal for those who want natural lifting and firming over time with no incisions or downtime.

Mechanism: Delivers focused ultrasound waves at controlled depths (1.5mm, 3.0mm, and 4.5mm) to initiate thermal coagulation points that trigger new collagen formation.

Key Benefits:

• Treats deep facial layers
• Long-lasting tightening results
• Suitable for face, neck, and chest

5. Botox & Dermal Fillers – Refine & Restore

Micro-injections of botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid fillers smooth dynamic wrinkles and restore lost volume in key facial zones. Botox typically lasts 3-4 months, while dermal fillers last 6-12 months depending on the product.

Popular Areas:

• Crow’s feet
• Forehead lines
• Cheeks and under-eye hollows
• Nasolabial folds and lips

Brands Used: We only use trusted products such as Xeomin®, Allergan®, Juvederm®, Restylane®, etc.

6. RF Skin Tightening – Gentle Heat, Visible Firmness

Radiofrequency (RF) energy warms the dermal layer to stimulate fibroblasts and boost collagen and elastin production. This treatment improves mild to moderate skin laxity and can be combined with microneedling for enhanced results.

Popular for:

• Lower face tightening
• Jowls and jawline refinement
• Maintenance after lifting treatments

Benefits:

• Comfortable, non-invasive
• Cumulative improvements over sessions
• Ideal for early-stage sagging

What to Expect After Your Procedure

Recovery is typically swift, but proper aftercare ensures optimal results and reduces the risk of complications:

• Protect Your Skin: Avoid sun exposure; use SPF 50+ daily and avoid tanning beds.
• Hydrate Well: Skin heals better when well-hydrated. Drink 1.5–2 liters of water daily.
• Rest the treated area: For one week after the procedure, avoid hot saunas, strenuous exercise, drinking alcohol, smoking, and massage or peeling that may irritate the skin.
• Adhere to Instructions: Each treatment comes with specific aftercare protocols provided by your clinician. Follow these carefully to enhance outcomes.

The recommended treatment interval, number of treatments, and time of effect vary depending on the treatment, and you can receive detailed information during consultation.

Why Start Anti-Aging Treatments Early?

Aging begins beneath the surface well before signs become visible. Collagen degradation starts in our late 20s and accelerates each decade. Starting preventative treatments early not only maintains skin firmness but also delays the need for more invasive procedures.

Preventative Benefits Include:

• Delaying wrinkle formation
• Slowing skin sagging
• Enhancing skin barrier function

As the medical staff at DoctorPetit Myeongdong explains, "Preventive care can slow down the aging process, allowing treatment to focus more on maintenance than correction."

Schedule a Personalized Consultation

If you're experiencing early signs of aging or want a refreshed look without surgery, experience Dr. Petit Clinic's Myeongdong branch's gentle, medically guided approach to solutions.

Consultations include a digital skin analysis, treatment options, transparent cost information, and a Q&A session.

Director Lee Min-jung says:

"We're most delighted when patients tell us, 'I feel like myself again, just with a more relaxed and well-rested face.'"

Visit DoctorPetit Myeongdong

Location: : 2nd Floor, Sejong Hotel, 145 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Nearest Subway Station : Myeongdong Station (Line 4, Exit 10)

Multilingual Support: Available