What You Should Know Before Looking Up Mini Facelift Prices

Hello, I’m Park Jae-hyun, the chief doctor at Ribbon Plastic Surgery in Sinsa Station. ^^

These days, more and more patients are noticeably experiencing “skin sagging” due to the cold winds and dry weather.

If you are reading this, you may also be looking into facelift surgery because you’re worried that your skin has been sagging and looking less firm lately.

Of course, the surgeries and procedures recommended can vary depending on the degree of sagging... but in general, examples would include “facelift surgery,” “mini facelift,” and “thread lifting.”

Facelift vs. mini facelift vs. thread lifting?

A facelift is, as the name suggests, a surgery that makes an incision along the hairline and physically pulls up the tissue to lift the entire face.

A mini facelift refers to a surgery that lifts only part of the face rather than the entire face.

Both methods are completed by removing excess tissue and suturing it, so they have the advantage of a relatively long-lasting effect.

On the other hand, thread lifting is a procedure that uses a special material called thread to hook sagging tissue and pull it upward, so the recovery period can be shorter than with surgical treatment.

The reason I’m mentioning the characteristics of each surgery/procedure is that, since their pros and cons differ, the surgical method recommended to a patient will also vary depending on their needs.

Today, among these, I’d like to go into more detail about the 3-step temple lift, which falls under mini facelift procedures.

Why do we specifically lift the temples among so many areas?

Also, what effects can we expect from lifting the temples, and what should we be careful about?

I’ll explain through the rest of the post, so please read comfortably and take away some useful information. ^^

What are the features of the 3-step temple lift?

The 3-step temple lift is a surgery that makes a partial incision in the temple area, lifts the sagging tissue below, and then removes and sutures the excess tissue.

There are two main reasons for lifting the temples.

1. The temples are an area with relatively less sagging

If we look at the structure of our skin and bones, we can see that the space between them, in other words the empty volume, differs by area.

For example, the facial area tends to have a certain amount of space where the skin and bones rub against each other, so sagging becomes more pronounced as aging progresses.

In comparison, the scalp area that includes the temples has firmer tissue and many areas that are closely attached to the bone, so it tends to sag less than the face.

Accordingly, if a small incision is made in this area and excess tissue is removed, even if skin sagging occurs later, it will not be very significant, which has the advantage of a longer-lasting effect.

2. It compensates for the drawbacks of thread lifting (when performed together with thread lifting)

The 3-step temple lift is sometimes performed on its own to lift sagging tissue around the jawline, but in most cases it is performed together with thread lifting.

In particular, because it can compensate for the drawbacks of thread lifting, we also recommend it for those who need a stronger lift.

Thread lifting is a surgical lift that allows for point-specific treatment.

It is usually used to lift nasolabial folds, jowls, or a double chin.

In this case, threads are inserted underneath and pulled in the needed direction, but when sagging is severe and many threads are used, or when excessive force is applied, it can sometimes cause the cheekbone area to feel overly concentrated and create a problem where the flesh gathers there.

This is why some people say, after thread lifting, that “the cheekbones look larger” or “the upper face has become bigger.”

When a temple lift is performed together with it, the tissue is moved upward above that area and lifted, which can gently smooth out the flesh that has gathered around the cheekbones.

It can also help compensate for one of the drawbacks of thread lifting, which is its relatively short-lasting effect, allowing you to benefit from both the advantages of a mini facelift and thread lifting.

Is the 3-step temple lift risky?

The two main concerns people have about making an incision in the temple area are safety and scarring.

Because blood vessels and nerves are located in the temple area, the procedure should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon with sufficient experience.

However, since the incision is not large and only a very small amount is removed, good results can be expected when the procedure is performed properly.

Also, to reduce scarring, at Ribbon Plastic Surgery we make the incision in a way that protects the hair roots.

If the hair roots are protected, hair will grow back over the incision site during the recovery period, helping to cover the scar, so the incision becomes less noticeable afterward.

In this way, a temple lift is a surgery that can offer a variety of effects, especially when performed together with thread lifting.

At our clinic, we have been performing the 3-step temple lift for a long time, and we recommend it only when necessary after thorough consultation and diagnosis. If you need help, please feel free to come in for a consultation.

Thank you for reading this long post. ^^