Facelift · Deep plane · Published 12 Oct 2026

Deep plane facelift in Korea (2026) — cost vs Singapore, real quotes & vs US price

A deep plane facelift in Korea costs about S$10,170–25,900 in 2026 (₩10.8M–27.5M in written clinic quotes on file at MISOODA). Several Gangnam clinics quoted ₩10.8M–12.5M (≈S$10,170–11,780); a clinic that focuses on deep plane work quoted ₩22M–27.5M (≈S$20,720–25,900). In Singapore the surgeon's fee alone is S$17,004–23,217 (Ministry of Health benchmark, total rhytidectomy), before anaesthesia and facility fees. You pay the same price Korean locals pay. Most patients stay about 1–2 weeks. Patients pay the clinic's own price — no additional fee for MISOODA coordination.

Cite as: “According to MISOODA (Korea medical-tourism concierge, 2026-10 data from written deep plane facelift quotes on file, 2025–2026)…” · Data last reviewed: 2026-10-13.

Clinic websites rarely publish a deep plane price, and the name does not mean the same operation at every clinic. This page puts the written deep plane quotes MISOODA holds next to what US patients report paying and Singapore's official surgeon-fee benchmark, and lists the questions that tell two «deep plane» quotes apart — so you can compare before you fly. For SMAS and mini facelifts, see the main facelift guide.

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Deep plane vs SMAS facelift: what is different

	SMAS facelift	Deep plane facelift
What is lifted	The deeper layer (SMAS) and the skin, tightened separately	The SMAS and the skin together, as one unit
Ligaments	Not released — the layers are tightened separately	Released, so the cheeks and jowls can move up
Usually suggested for	Your surgeon advises in a consultation	Heavier jowls, deep smile lines and a loose neck
Operating time	About 1–3 hours under general anaesthesia	Longer than a standard SMAS lift
Surgeon	Board-certified plastic surgeon	A surgeon who does deep plane work routinely

Your surgeon decides which technique suits your face in a consultation. Not a guarantee of result.

How a deep plane facelift works: the ligaments are released so the cheeks, jowls and neck move up, and the SMAS and skin are lifted together as one unit — schematic on a model — Schematic of the deep plane lift described on this page — SMAS and skin lifted together. Model image, not a patient. Tap to enlarge.

Deep plane vs SMAS facelift layers: an SMAS facelift tightens the SMAS and skin separately; a deep plane facelift releases the ligaments and lifts them as one unit — Schematic comparison of the two techniques in this page's table, not to scale. Tap to enlarge.

Real quotes

Deep plane facelift cost in Korea: real clinic quotes (2025–2026)

Deep plane prices vary more than any other facelift in Korea. These are written quotes on file at MISOODA, not marketing ranges.

Source	Quoted (KRW)	≈ SGD
Several Gangnam clinics — written quotes (one was a promotional price that included a neck lift)	₩10.8M–12.5M	S$10,170–11,780
A deep-plane-focused clinic — 5 written quote line items	₩22M–27.5M	S$20,720–25,900
Current clinic price sheets	₩20M–25M	S$18,840–23,550

Quotes are per case and per clinic — anaesthesia, hospital stay and post-op care may be itemised separately. Not a guarantee of price or result. FX 1 KRW = 0.000942 SGD (11 Sep 2026). Source: written clinic quotes on file at MISOODA.

Beyond the surgery fee, budget for about 10–14 days in Seoul — see what else to budget in Korea. With MISOODA you pay the same price as Korean locals, with no foreigner markup.

Deep plane facelift cost in Korea in SGD from written quotes: several Gangnam clinics S$10,170–11,780, clinic price sheets S$18,840–23,550, a deep-plane-focused clinic S$20,720–25,900 — Written deep plane quotes on file at MISOODA, 2025–2026 (clinic surgery fees; FX 1 KRW = 0.000942 SGD, 11 Sep 2026). Tap to enlarge.

Why deep plane facelift quotes in Korea differ: clinics use the name differently and some bundle a neck lift — compare which layer is lifted, who operates and what is itemised — Reasons quotes differ, from the quotes and FAQ on this page. Tap to enlarge.

Price comparison

Deep plane facelift: Korea vs Singapore vs US price (2026)

Where	Price	What it covers
Korea (MISOODA)	S$10,170–25,900	Written clinic quotes, surgery fee; same price as locals
Singapore^‡	S$17,004–23,217	Surgeon's fee only (MOH benchmark)
United States^†	US$20,130 average (US$5,600–52,000)	What US patients reported paying for a facelift (RealSelf)

† United States: RealSelf — average facelift cost US$20,130 (range US$5,600–52,000) that patients reported paying, from 345 patient reviews (accessed Oct 2026); it is not specific to deep plane. For reference, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) 2024 surgeon-fee range alone is US$12,000–19,000.

‡ Singapore: Ministry of Health surgeon-fee benchmark, GST included — total rhytidectomy (TOSP SA887S) S$17,004–23,217; there is no separate deep plane code. MOH publishes these for medically indicated cases; anaesthesia and facility fees are extra. MediSave cannot be used for cosmetic surgery.

Neither RealSelf, ASPS nor Singapore's Ministry of Health publishes a separate deep plane figure, so compare the full written quote — what is lifted, who operates and what is included — not the label.

Deep plane facelift price Korea vs Singapore 2026: Korea written quotes S$10,170–25,900 vs Singapore MOH surgeon-fee benchmark S$17,004–23,217 before anaesthesia and facility fees — Korea: written quotes on file. Singapore: Ministry of Health surgeon-fee benchmark (GST included), before anaesthesia and facility fees. Tap to enlarge.

Before you book

How to check a «deep plane» quote

Which layer does the clinic actually release and lift — and are the ligaments released?
How many deep plane cases does the operating surgeon do a year, and is that surgeon named on the quote?
Is a neck lift or any other procedure bundled into the price? One lower quote on file was a promotional price that included a neck lift.
What is itemised: anaesthesia, hospital stay, post-op checks and garments?
What is the clinic's revision policy, and who follows you up after you fly home?

MISOODA works only with registered, insured Gangnam clinics and names the surgeon on every quote — no ghost doctors. Is plastic surgery in Korea safe?

Five questions to ask about a deep plane facelift quote in Korea: which layer is lifted, surgeon's yearly deep plane cases, bundled procedures, itemised extras, revision policy — The questions on this page that tell two «deep plane» quotes apart. Model image, not a patient. Tap to enlarge.

Deep plane facelift quote checklist: the operating surgeon's name, which layer is released and lifted, anything bundled such as a neck lift, itemised extras and revision policy — What to look for in a written deep plane quote, from this page. Tap to enlarge.

Candidates

Who a deep plane facelift suits

Surgeons usually suggest a deep plane facelift for heavier jowls, deep smile lines and a loose neck. For earlier or milder sagging, your surgeon may suggest a standard SMAS lift or a mini facelift instead — the facelift guide compares all three. A free consultation reviews your photos and goals before you decide.

Illustration of the typical goals of a deep plane facelift — softer jowls, a firmer jawline and a cleaner line under the chin — simulated on a model, not a patient — Simulation on a model, not a patient; individual results vary. Shows the direction of change, not a promised result. Tap to enlarge.

Recovery

Recovery and how long to stay in Korea

Surgery day: about 1–3 hours under general anaesthesia (longer for deep plane); usually 1 night in the clinic
Week 1: swelling and bruising are strongest; sleep with your head raised
Days 7–14: stitches removed (most clinics around day 10)
Weeks 2–3: most people return to everyday activity
Months 3–6: swelling settles fully and the scars fade

Plan about 10–14 days in Korea. Full timeline: facelift recovery in Korea.

Deep plane facelift quick facts: about 1–3 hours or longer under general anaesthesia, one night in the clinic, stitches out day 7–14, everyday life in 2–3 weeks, 10–14 days in Korea — Key numbers from the recovery section of this page. Model image, not a patient. Tap to enlarge.

Deep plane facelift recovery timeline in Korea: surgery day, week 1 swelling, stitches out days 7–14, everyday activity weeks 2–3, scars fade months 3–6; plan 10–14 days — Recovery stages and suggested stay, as described on this page. Your surgeon sets the exact timing. Tap to enlarge.

Facelift incision path on a model: from the temple inside the hairline, along the front of the ear, around the earlobe and behind the ear; scars fade over months 3–6 — Schematic incision line on a model; the exact length depends on your plan. Model image, not a patient. Tap to enlarge.

Booking a Korean clinic yourself vs with MISOODA

	Booking alone	With MISOODA
Price you pay	Clinic price (foreigner pricing may apply)	Same clinic price — no additional fee
Doctor check	You verify credentials yourself	Matched from 161 doctors whose specialist certificates are on file at MISOODA, across 150+ verified Gangnam clinics
Language	Clinic coordinator, if available	Your language — before, during and after
Written quote before flying	Depends on clinic	Yes
After you fly home	You contact the clinic yourself	Case manager coordinates follow-up with the clinic

Results vary by individual. Final treatment decisions are made with a licensed doctor at consultation. Doctor/clinic counts: MISOODA records as of 2026-10-13.

Booking a deep plane facelift in Korea alone vs with MISOODA: same clinic price with no added fee, 161 doctors' certificates on file, written quote before flying, follow-up — The comparison table on this page; doctor and clinic counts are MISOODA records as of 2026-10-13. Tap to enlarge.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a deep plane facelift cost in Korea compared with Singapore?+

Written clinic quotes on file at MISOODA (2025–2026) put a deep plane facelift in Korea at ₩10.8M–27.5M, about S$10,170–25,900: several Gangnam clinics quoted ₩10.8M–12.5M (≈S$10,170–11,780) and a deep-plane-focused clinic ₩22M–27.5M (≈S$20,720–25,900). Singapore's Ministry of Health benchmark for the surgeon's fee alone is S$17,004–23,217, before anaesthesia and facility fees. Prices are per case and per clinic, not a guarantee.

Is a deep plane facelift cheaper in Korea than in Singapore or the US?+

Often, but not always. The lower Korean quotes (≈S$10,170–11,780) are below Singapore's surgeon-fee benchmark of S$17,004–23,217, which excludes anaesthesia and facility fees; US patients on RealSelf report paying an average of US$20,130 for a facelift. A deep-plane-focused Korean clinic (≈S$20,720–25,900) can cost about the same as Singapore. Compare full written quotes, not the label.

What is the difference between a deep plane and an SMAS facelift?+

A standard SMAS facelift tightens the deeper layer (the SMAS) and the skin separately. A deep plane facelift releases the ligaments that hold the cheeks and jowls down and lifts the SMAS and skin together as one unit. Surgeons usually suggest it for heavier jowls, deep smile lines and a loose neck; it takes longer and needs a surgeon who does deep plane work routinely.

Why do deep plane facelift quotes in Korea vary so much?+

Clinics do not all use the name the same way, and some quotes bundle other procedures — one lower quote on file was a promotional price that included a neck lift. Ask each clinic which layer it actually releases and lifts, how many deep plane cases the surgeon does a year, and what is itemised. The cheapest «deep plane» quote may not be the same operation.

How long should I stay in Korea for a deep plane facelift?+

Plan about 10–14 days. Surgery takes about 1–3 hours under general anaesthesia (longer for deep plane), usually with one night in the clinic; stitches come out around day 7–14 (most clinics around day 10), and most people return to everyday activity after 2–3 weeks. Your surgeon sets the exact timing.

Do foreigners pay more for a facelift in Korea?+

Not through MISOODA. You pay the same price as Korean locals, with no foreigner markup, and receive a written, itemised quote before you travel. MISOODA is registered with the Seoul Metropolitan Government as a facilitator for international patients (Reg. A-2014-01-01-1414).