Mini Facelift Incisions Are Small, but the Results Are Not

Mini facelift incisions are small, but the results are not

Maintaining a smooth facial contour is just as important as maintaining a slim body line.

As the cold winter passes and the weather gets warmer, outdoor activities increase,

and the things you have not paid attention to gradually become more noticeable.

Among them, concerns such as an uneven facial line or a full double chin often lead people to consider lifting procedures for improvement.

A lifting procedure is one of the treatments considered by many people regardless of age,

and because it is highly preferred, various types of lifting procedures are available. However, since the appropriate lifting method can vary depending on each individual’s skin condition,

the degree of sagging, wrinkles, and other factors,

it is important to make a decision through sufficient consultation with a plastic surgeon specializing in lifting

for a more accurate diagnosis.

People usually consider lifting because of issues such as a sagging jawline, a loose double chin,

and an uneven facial contour. If you want to improve the lower face line, such as the jawline or double chin,

you can consider lifting procedures such as a facelift or mini facelift.

Or, if you want a procedure with no incision and a quick recovery,

lifting lasers such as Shurink or Ulthera can be recommended.

Skin sagging generally occurs as the skin ages. Therefore, as people get older, a full facelift that provides strong lifting across the face may be suitable,

and in the late 20s to 30s, a lifting method that targets only the area of concern without being extensive,

such as thread lifting or a mini facelift, may be appropriate for partial improvement.

If the degree of sagging is somewhat significant for thread lifting,

and thread lifting did not produce enough results,

a mini facelift can be recommended because it strongly lifts down to the SMAS layer,

enhancing the lifting effect and offering a longer maintenance period.

A mini facelift uses the minimum skin incision possible and lifts down to the SMAS layer,

which can be the underlying cause of skin sagging,

with the expectation of improving the skin to be firmer than before.

During a mini facelift, Elasticum band lifting is inserted into the sagging jawline,

and by combining with existing tissue, it serves as an artificial ligament,

allowing for a long maintenance period and natural movement,

with the expectation of a smoother and firmer facial line than before.

The inserted Elasticum lifting does not cut tissue even over time

and maintains elastic tension.

The polyester surrounding the elastic material is filled by connective cells,

making it more stable and soft to a degree similar to subcutaneous fat tissue,

so a natural lifting effect can be expected.

• Those whose skin has begun to sag as skin aging starts
• Those whose skin strength has partially decreased and who are concerned about wrinkles and sagging in various areas
• Those who want to refine the facial line naturally without bone reduction surgery
• Those who want a stronger lifting effect and a longer maintenance period than thread lifting
• Those who want improvement because sagging skin has occurred after contouring surgery

If any of the above apply to you, we recommend receiving a consultation for a mini facelift.

However, the diagnosis may vary depending on each patient’s skin condition, such as the degree of wrinkles and sagging.

Compared with a full facelift, a mini facelift may have a smaller range of effect,

but it may be more suitable for those who find a full facelift surgery burdensome,

those who are concerned about the recovery period after a facelift,

or those who are concerned about the incision size.

A mini facelift, which aims for a natural lifting effect by tightening the muscles and connective tissue through SMAS-layer lifting,

is carried out systematically through one-on-one customized design and a tailored plan,

and the delicate skill and expertise of a plastic surgeon specializing in lifting can help improve the quality of the mini facelift.

If you are worried that skin aging seems to have started somehow as time passes,

before the degree of aging progresses further,

and before skin aging becomes highly visible,

we recommend slowing the aging of the skin and improving the face line to a more naturally firm appearance through a detailed consultation about lifting procedures.