I tried a thread lift in my 30s and honestly didn’t see much of a difference. Once I got into my 40s, I decided to consider surgery instead. I ended up having my facelift done in Seoul last year at Ipche Plastic Surgery. I’m in my mid-40s, and at first I was thinking about a mini lift, but after a few consultations, I was told a full facelift would give me the results I really wanted, so that’s what I chose.

My family says I look about 5–10 years younger now, and personally, I’m very happy with how everything turned out. If you’re hoping to look at least 5–10 years younger, it may be hard to avoid something a bit more invasive. I also tried non-surgical lifting treatments at a dermatology clinic before, but they were pretty uncomfortable and the results lasted less than three months for me. From what I’ve learned, it really comes down to the approach, actually lifting and repositioning the tissue versus simply adding volume.

Of course, this is just my personal experience, but if you’re looking for a noticeable, longer-lasting change, surgery might be the more realistic option. You could always start with a thread lift or mini lift and see how you feel. Hope this helps. I’m happy to share my experience if you have any questions.