Why Are More People in Their 20s Wanting Lifting Procedures?

Hello, I’m Director Lim Seong-yoon of Just Plastic Surgery.

These days, as I see patients in clinic, unlike before,

I’ve noticed a real increase in the number of people in their 20s

coming in for lifting consultations.

In the past, when people thought of lifting,

there was a strong perception that it was a procedure to consider in the late 30s or 40s,

but that trend has definitely changed now.

So, why are people in their 20s looking for lifting?

As a doctor, I’d like to share a little of what I feel on the ground.

🤔 Why do younger clients in their 20s look for lifting?

✔ 1. Interest in facial lines is much higher than before

People in their 20s already look youthful,

but the standard for a “pretty line” is getting higher and higher.

It’s not simply about preventing the face from looking older,

• maintaining a V-line

• a natural shape of the cheekbones/jawline

• wanting a clear contour without sagging cheeks

Especially as photo- and video-based social media has developed,

even a slight blurring of the facial line can feel like a big change to the person,

so more people in their 20s are choosing lifting to address early, subtle sagging.

✔ 2. “Early sagging” can definitely exist even in your 20s

Even in your 20s, early sagging can occur.

The degree is subtle compared with the 30s and 40s, but

• genetic factors

• skin thickness

• volume structure

• weight changes

• lifestyle habits (sleep, posture, dieting)

Depending on these, the area under the jawline may loosen slightly,

or the line may begin to look less defined.

Because people in their 20s recover quickly and their tissue is firm,

even very light thread lifting can produce clear results, which is a major advantage.

✔ 3. For those who have had contour surgery, maintaining the line and preventing re-sagging is important

Right after contour surgery, the refined line is clearly visible,

but over time, the soft tissue naturally descends,

and the jawline and cheek line can become less defined.

That is why “preventive lifting before sagging happens” is very important. To maintain the refined line created by contour surgery for a long time,

an excessive lift is not necessary,

and if preventive lifting is done consistently, it can help maintain the results of contour surgery longer

and more clearly.

🌟 The key to lifting in your 20s is “contour design.”

Lifting in your 20s is more about

“contour design” than “improving sagging.”

It is closer to maintaining good elasticity while

designing the contour more beautifully.

Rather than excessive lifting, adding just a touch of naturalness is much more important.

At Just Plastic Surgery,

we mainly recommend the following procedures to match the needs of clients in their 20s.

✔ 1) The basics of lifting in your 20s are “preventive care”

→ Shurink · Ulthera · Thermage

If you’re in your 20s and there is no noticeable sagging, the most important thing is to maintain your current elasticity.

Lifting with radiofrequency or ultrasound-based devices can provide the following effects.

• strengthening elasticity within the skin

• long-term aging prevention

• improving the skin surface and texture

Because people in their 20s already have good baseline elasticity,

this level of care alone can be enough to maintain a firm, balanced facial line.

✔ 2) If early sagging is visible → “minimal lifting” only where needed

If very slight sagging has developed due to lifestyle habits or genetic factors,

we recommend lifting that naturally corrects only the needed areas with the minimum amount.

Concern area	Recommended procedure (Just Plastic Surgery)
Nasolabial fold concerns	Petit Peach Lifting
Midface (front cheek) sagging	Peach Lifting
Jawline concerns	Egg Lifting

🔔tip: If needed, combining this with fat removal or contour injections can create a more dramatic line-slimming effect.

At the early sagging stage, excessive lifting is not necessary, so even a very small amount of lifting can neatly refine the line.

Additional note) Under-eye fat repositioning can also create a “lifting-like” change in appearance

Even in your 20s, many people have dark circles or under-eye puffiness.

In such cases, lifting alone may not make the impression look completely clean and refreshed.

If under-eye fat repositioning is performed together,

it can help with

• improving a tired-looking impression

• easing dark circles

• enhancing the overall youthful feel of the face

When the line is refined with lifting and the under-eye area is also addressed,

even people in their 20s can achieve a much sharper and brighter overall appearance.

Lifting for people in their 20s is a natural phenomenon in an era of increased interest in appearance,

and now, beyond simply “maintaining youth,” it has become part of aesthetic care for

achieving the desired facial line.

If your jawline feels heavy,

or if you want a more defined contour,

please visit Just Plastic Surgery and have a thorough consultation.