VISITOR GUIDE · FIRST TIME
VISITOR GUIDE · FIRST TIME

First-Time Lifting Guide · Cheongdam & Apgujeong, Seoul

For a first lifting treatment, start with an honest assessment rather than a device name. At Doje Clinic in Cheongdam and Apgujeong, Seoul, Dr. Byun Jeik first identifies whether sagging, lost support, volume or skin quality is the main issue, then suggests the smallest effective plan, often a single energy device or a conservative thread lift.
Doje Clinic Seoul in Apgujeong and Cheongdam

✦ DESIGNED 1:1 BY DR. BYUN JEIK

Seoul National University College of Medicine · Surgery specialist & fellow, SNU Hospital · Merz Golden Record Award 2024 · One of Korea's 22 filler experts (Medical Times)

Key facts

Start with A 1:1 assessment of what is actually causing the change
Gentlest entry points Energy devices such as Ultherapy Prime, Thermage or Softwave
Most immediate lift Thread lift (실리프팅), with some downtime
Support-based lift Retaining-ligament filler or Radiesse
Golden rule Start small; it is easier to add than to undo
Where Doje Clinic, Apgujeong Rodeo Station Exit 5, Seoul

Understand the four lifting tools

“Lifting” covers very different treatments. Knowing how each works makes the consultation far more useful.

Tool How it lifts Onset Typical downtime
Energy devices (Ultherapy Prime, Thermage, Softwave, ONDA) Controlled heat tightens tissue and stimulates collagen at a chosen depth Gradual, over weeks to months Little; possible redness or tenderness
Thread lift Absorbable threads reposition sagging tissue Immediate, then settles Often 1–2 weeks of swelling or tightness
Support filler, Radiesse Restores support at ligament or bone points so tissue sits higher Immediate A few days of possible swelling
Collagen boosters Improve skin firmness and quality over time Gradual Usually small, temporary bumps

Questions to ask yourself first

  • What exactly bothers me? A photo of the angle you dislike helps.
  • How much downtime can I realistically take?
  • Is there a date I am working towards?
  • Do I want a visible change, or for people to say I look well rested?
  • Would I rather build gradually or do more in one visit?

✦ PRIVATE 1:1 CONSULTATION

Find out what your face actually needs

✔ Your plan is designed by Dr. Byun Jeik himself, trained at Seoul National University
✔ Only what your face needs, never a device package
✔ Written plan and quote at consultation
✔ 6 min from Apgujeong Rodeo Station, Exit 5

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10:00–19:00 · Sat 10:00–17:00
Closed Wed, Sun & holidays · +82 2-6380-2110

Two faces, same treatment, different results.

The difference is the design. Tell us your goals and dates; in your 1:1 consultation Dr. Byun Jeik shows you what your face needs, and what it doesn't.

Your first visit, step by step

  1. Contact: send photos and questions via WhatsApp, KakaoTalk, LINE or the online form.
  2. 1:1 consultation: Dr. Byun Jeik examines facial structure, sagging, fat and skin elasticity at rest and in expression.
  3. Mark-View 3D: objective skin data where it helps planning.
  4. Plan and written quote: what is recommended, why, and what can wait.
  5. Treatment: with numbing or local anaesthetic as appropriate.
  6. Aftercare and review: written instructions and a way to reach the clinic.

Starting small is a strategy

A first treatment is also a test of how your skin and tissue respond. Beginning with a single, well-chosen step shows how you heal, how long results last for you and what you actually like. It is much easier to add a little more later than to reverse an overcorrection. Doje's principle of combining treatments only as far as needed fits naturally with this approach.

Red flags when choosing a lifting plan

  • A package that applies every device regardless of your face
  • Guarantees about results or how long they will last
  • Not meeting the doctor who will treat you
  • Pressure to decide on the day
  • No clear aftercare or follow-up

For more, see questions to ask before treatment.

How Doje approaches first-time lifting

Dr. Byun Jeik's background as a surgery specialist and his work with thread lifting and filler shape a structure-first view: identify the cause, then choose the least that will work. Energy devices are chosen by depth, sagging, fat and elasticity, and the clinic explicitly avoids applying every device as a package.

Cost

Your first plan is quoted after a 1:1 consultation, and you can ask for a written quote before deciding. Korean non-covered (비급여) aesthetic fees are set per plan.

WHY PATIENTS CHOOSE DOJE

Seoul National University

College of Medicine graduate; surgery specialist and fellow at SNU Hospital.

Award-winning injector

Merz Golden Record Award 2024 (Ultherapy) and 2023 (Belotero); one of Korea's 22 filler experts.

17 years of thread lifting

Accumulated experience behind the Doje signature lift, designed to each face.

Calm, private, personalised

A private clinic in Apgujeong Rodeo. One doctor, one patient, one plan.

Frequently asked questions

Which lifting treatment should I try first?

It depends on the cause. Mild laxity often suits an energy device, while visible sagging may suit a conservative thread lift; the consultation decides.

At what age should I start lifting?

There is no fixed age. Many people consider it when they notice sagging in their late 30s or 40s, but structure matters more than age.

Will people notice I have had a lift?

With a conservative plan, most people notice that you look rested rather than changed. Thread lifts may show some swelling for a short time.

Does a first thread lift hurt?

Local anaesthetic is used, so most people feel a sting and then pressure. Tenderness for several days afterwards is common.

How soon will I see results?

Thread lifts and support filler show an immediate change; energy-device results build gradually over weeks to a few months.

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Visit Doje Clinic in Apgujeong & Cheongdam

Address

2F Dolce Vita Building, 18-6 Dosan-daero 45-gil, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
서울 강남구 도산대로45길 18-6 돌체비타빌딩 2층

Subway

Apgujeong Rodeo Station (Suin-Bundang Line), Exit 5
About a 6-minute walk

Hours

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10:00–19:00
Lunch 13:00–14:00
Sat 10:00–17:00
Closed Wed, Sun & public holidays

Phone

+82 2-6380-2110

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Medical information on this page is general education, not a diagnosis. Suitability, risks and the final plan are confirmed in a 1:1 consultation with Dr. Byun Jeik. Last updated 17 October 2026.

Plan your visit with Dr. Byun Jeik

Private 1:1 consultation in Apgujeong & Cheongdam, Seoul · 6 min from Apgujeong Rodeo Station Exit 5 · Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10:00–19:00 · Sat 10:00–17:00