Can a Face That Looks Older Become Younger with a Partial Facelift (Facelift)?

As people age, the skin often sags and the facial line loses its definition, causing the face to look more tired than before.

These changes are called skin aging,

and although skin aging is a natural phenomenon, advances in medicine have made it possible to improve aging more professionally and effectively through methods such as

facelift surgery (partial facelift).

The facelift at SunPlus, also known as a partial facelift, does not simply pull up sagging skin on the surface; it also lifts and secures the SMAS layer beneath the skin.

The main reason skin loses elasticity and sags is that the muscle layer and tissues droop due to gravity.

If only the skin is pulled upward without addressing the underlying cause, it will return to its original state.

Therefore, if you want a strong, long-lasting lifting effect, a surgical approach such as a facelift that also lifts the SMAS layer is necessary.

Among the lifting procedures considered for raising sagging skin, many people first consider the relatively simple thread lift.

In the case of a thread lift, threads suitable for early skin sagging or for relatively younger age groups are used to pull up the skin layer,

which has the drawback that the duration of the effect is not long.

In the case of a partial facelift, the skin is incised and lifted all the way to the deep SMAS layer, making its long-lasting effect a defining feature,

and it can be recommended for middle-aged patients with moderate to severe sagging and noticeable skin aging.

Both thread lifts and partial facelifts have clear advantages and disadvantages, but because the diagnosis can vary depending on the individual’s skin condition and degree of aging,

it is important to decide after detailed consultation with a plastic surgeon who specializes in lifting procedures.

To increase satisfaction with the results of a partial facelift,

a personalized design is performed. By precisely diagnosing each patient’s facial bone structure, skin thickness, and degree of sagging,

a natural and effective lifting direction is designed,

and by lifting and securing not only the skin layer but also the SMAS layer,

it is possible to achieve a strong and long-lasting lifting effect.

In addition, to minimize visible scarring, the incision is made from inside the hairline along the shape of the cartilage in front of the ear,

which reduces scar visibility over time and helps prevent side effects such as pixie ear, which can occur from an incorrect incision range.

Who needs a stronger SMAS lift, a partial facelift, compared with a thread lift?

If the nasolabial folds, mouth-line wrinkles, and wrinkles across the face appear deeply set

If the area below the cheekbones becomes hollow and the cheek fat sags downward

If the jawline collapses and the face shape looks blurred

If procedures such as thread lifts or laser lifting have not been satisfactory

If you want to improve overall facial skin aging

When structural sagging of the face appears beyond simple loss of skin elasticity, it may be time for the fundamental approach of

surgical lifting, partial facelift, so if you have concerns like those above, please consult in detail.

A one-on-one customized procedure is carried out by a plastic surgeon with a high level of understanding of facial anatomy, strong technical skill, and extensive lifting experience,

and ongoing communication helps support a quicker recovery.

Although the aging that is coming cannot be stopped, one way to slow its pace and naturally maintain your appearance is

through a partial facelift, and we hope it helps you gain confidence in your appearance with a clearer impression and a more youthful image.

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