Silhouette Lifting vs. Facelift: They’re Both Lifts, So What’s the Difference?

Silhouette Lifting vs. Facelift,

They’re Both Lifts, So What’s the Difference?

Hello.

Before simply recommending a procedure,

we believe it is right to first consider what is truly needed

for the patient,

which is the approach we take at

Glovi Plastic Surgery Clinic.

Difference Between Silhouette Lifting and Facelift

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If you searched for both Silhouette Lifting and a facelift,

you are probably thinking about questions like these.

Aren’t both supposed to lift sagging areas?

Which one is better?

Which one should I choose?

In fact, many people have these questions.

The names are different, the costs are different,

and the methods are completely different,

but because there are not many places that compare them clearly,

it is natural to feel confused.

Even when you go for a consultation, different clinics may say different things,

which can leave you even more confused.

So I wanted to organize proper comparison information at least once.

In this post, I will explain as simply as possible how Silhouette Lifting and a facelift differ,

and which direction may suit each person better.

If you read this for just a moment, I think your uncertainty between the two procedures

will become much clearer.

Silhouette Lifting and Facelift,

The way they handle tissue is fundamentally different

Difference Between Silhouette Lifting and Facelift

After working with these two procedures for a long time, what I have felt is that

if you explain the difference only in terms of whether an incision is made,

you miss an important part.

The key is how directly the structure causing sagging is addressed.

Silhouette Lifting involves inserting threads under the skin,

then using the barbs on the threads to catch the tissue

and pull it upward.

Because the skin is not opened, the procedure time is short

and return to daily life is relatively quick,

which makes it less burdensome.

However, there is one point that needs to be noted here.

In addition to the skin stretching, one cause of facial sagging is that the retaining ligaments,

which hold the tissue to the skeleton, weaken and loosen.

Simply put, the anchor supporting the tissue becomes loose.

Because Silhouette Lifting does not directly treat these retaining ligaments

and instead pulls the tissue upward with the tension of the threads,

its effect may be limited when ligament laxity has progressed significantly.

When I see people choose Silhouette Lifting without knowing this and then feel disappointed

because the result falls short of expectations, I honestly feel sorry for them.

A facelift takes a different approach.

After making incisions in front of and behind the ears or along the hairline,

it separates the layer beneath the skin,

directly addresses the retaining ligaments,

and

lifts and sutures the SMAS layer, which is the fascial layer.

Because it approaches the structural cause of sagging itself,

it can provide more fundamental correction even in cases where sagging has progressed significantly,

and in many cases it is more advantageous in terms of maintaining the result.

Of course, it is good to know in advance that this also requires a recovery period and postoperative care.

At Glovi Plastic Surgery Clinic, during consultations,

we make it a rule to first check how deep the sagging has progressed.

Even if it looks like the same type of sagging, the degree of ligament laxity can change the appropriate direction completely,

so we do not think it is right to skip this step and recommend a procedure right away.

In the end, it is not something that can be definitively said to be better.

The right direction depends on how far the sagging has progressed now,

and how much change you want.

Then which one should I choose?

Difference Between Silhouette Lifting and Facelift

I explained the difference in methods,

but the question we actually get most often is this:

What procedure should I get?

First, for people whose sagging has not yet progressed much,

or who want to manage it in advance at the point when changes begin,

Silhouette Lifting can be a reasonable starting point.

The fact that you can return to daily life quickly without an incision,

and that it has a lower psychological barrier for people who feel a strong mental 부담 about surgery,

are major advantages.

However, the threads used are gradually broken down in the body over time,

and although this process can stimulate collagen production,

the lifting effect itself fades with time.

It is better to know in advance that this is more of a periodic maintenance approach

than something that ends with a single treatment.

On the other hand, if the sagging has already progressed noticeably,

Silhouette Lifting alone is likely to make it difficult to achieve the result you want.

Difference Between Silhouette Lifting and Facelift

That is why, during consultations, there are often times when we recommend a facelift to someone who came in wanting Silhouette Lifting.

When we check the degree of sagging directly,

there are more cases than expected where people are hoping for changes that cannot be adequately achieved with threads alone.

Even though we know there is a burden associated with surgery,

we still say so because that ultimately leads to a more satisfying result.

That is why I think it is right to speak honestly from the beginning.

Silhouette Lifting and a facelift,

it may have been difficult to decide on your own which direction is right.

That is only natural.

Even with the same sagging, the appropriate direction changes depending on how deep the sagging has progressed,

and what the skin condition is like,

so there are limits to judging based only on reading a post.

That is why at Glovi Plastic Surgery Clinic,

we make it a rule to take enough time with first-time visitors to examine things directly and explain them.

If you still do not know which procedure is right for you,

feel free to contact us.

We will speak honestly, without exaggeration.

※ Caution: After procedures and surgery,

side effects such as bleeding, infection, and inflammation may occur depending on the individual,

so a thorough consultation with a specialist is necessary.

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Difference Between Silhouette Lifting and Facelift