How a Facelift Restored Facial Balance That Had Changed Over Time

The size of my face is the same,

but it actually looks larger.

This is a concern that many people share.

In most cases, the size of the face has not actually changed.

Rather, this change occurs as sagging begins.

Sagging tissue creates volume beneath the cheeks

and blurs the jawline, making the face appear

wider from side to side.

These changes are not simply a matter of elasticity.

A method is needed to restore the tissues that have descended.

The underlying cause of sagging

To improve facial sagging,

lifting only the surface skin is not enough.

The SMAS layer, located deeper than the dermis,

between the subcutaneous fat and muscle layers,

must also be examined and lifted harmoniously.

At Luho Plastic Surgery, facelifts are performed with the SMAS in mind,

focusing on anatomically repositioning

sagging tissue to its proper location.

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Surgical results and recovery may vary from person to person.

Before: The facial central axis had lost its balance

✔ The midface and tissue around the mouth had descended

✔ The nasolabial folds and marionette lines had become connected

✔ The jawline boundary had become blurred, making the lower-face contour appear less defined

Together, these three factors

made the overall facial balance appear disrupted.

Rather than simply tightening the skin,

we focused on restoring the balance between

the facial central axis and lower face

by repositioning sagging soft tissue.

A natural lift without excessive tightening

A facelift does not produce better results

simply by pulling more tightly.

In fact, the more forcefully the tissues are pulled,

the more artificial the result may appear.

At our clinic, we carefully plan the degree of lifting

so that sagging tissue can return to its original position,

focusing on restoring the face's natural balance.

This photograph was taken and posted with the patient's consent.

Surgical results and recovery may vary from person to person.

After: The facial central axis regained its balance

✨ Repositioning of the midface tissue

✨ A more defined area around the mouth, with reduced nasolabial folds and marionette lines

✨ A more distinct jawline

Through the facelift procedure, sagging soft tissue

was repositioned to match its anatomical location.

As the midface was naturally lifted,

the lower part of the face appears lighter and more refreshed.

A natural, vibrant impression was created.

Facelifts at Luho Plastic Surgery

do not apply the same surgical method

to every patient.

Because each person has different anatomical structures

and skin elasticity,

we create a stable result

through one-on-one personalized planning.

If you are currently considering a facelift,

it may be helpful to look into both

why the sagging occurred and how it can be corrected.