Aging is something that can happen to anyone, but in an era that prefers a youthful appearance, more and more people are paying attention to managing it.

Perhaps you are also interested in thread lifting, facelift surgery, or mini facelift surgery because you want to achieve a firm V-line face.

At Ribbon Plastic Surgery, we are a plastic surgery clinic that has built up extensive clinical experience and know-how in the above procedures for more than 20 years, and we make it a rule to provide fully customized anti-aging plastic surgery for each and every patient.

Perhaps because our efforts have been recognized, we have been receiving many inquiries about anti-aging plastic surgery from Seoul and other regions.

We especially often receive questions such as, "Thread lifting feels like something is missing... and a facelift feels a bit burdensome. Is there a good method?"

Today, I would like to explain a method that can be recommended for those with such questions.

If the following apply to you, please read this post to the end.

□ Those who did not feel much effect after thread lifting

□ Those who are concerned about the surgery and recovery period before a facelift

Facelift vs. thread lifting? If you're torn, read this

Thread lifting is a relatively simple procedure with less bruising or swelling and a faster recovery period, but the effect is modest.

On the other hand, a facelift pulls from the skin layer all the way to the muscle layer, so you can expect a large effect, but because the incision area is wide, the burden from bruising and swelling is greater.

As a result, more people have recently been seeking a procedure called a mini facelift.

Unlike a traditional facelift, the incision line is very short, and because it is lifted and fixed from the skin layer to the SMAS layer, it can help improve overall facial sagging.

The SMAS layer is also called the facial expression muscle layer, and it is a structure that connects and supports the skin and muscles from within the skin.

The principle of a mini facelift is to lift the SMAS layer, which has loosened due to aging. At our clinic, we can make the incision in the temple area so that the incision line is not visible, then lift and fix the sagging skin.

What should you keep in mind before getting a mini facelift?

Recently, more people are looking for a "mini lift" that has a greater effect than thread lifting but a faster recovery than a facelift.

However, there are definitely points that must be considered when performing the anti-aging surgery mentioned above.

This is because each person has different conditions, such as where to begin and end dissection and how severe the sagging is.

It is best to have a consultation and then proceed with surgery through a plastic surgery clinic that can carefully examine these factors and establish a surgical plan.

At our clinic, after thoroughly diagnosing each patient's degree of sagging and bone structure, we apply a surgical method that makes a small incision in the temple area and lifts from there.

Based on the know-how accumulated over more than 20 years, the surgery is performed through a small incision while protecting the hair roots, so you can undergo surgery with less concern about post-surgical scars.

3-Step Temple Lift

The 3-step temple lift performed at Ribbon Plastic Surgery is a procedure in which an oval incision is made in the upper temple area, and the skin layer and SMAS layer are pulled and sutured at the same time.

It can help improve the elasticity of sagging skin, and also improve facial sagging and the cheek fullness that may appear puffy as a result.

In the case of the traditional facelift surgery you may know, the procedure was performed through a relatively large incision in front of the ear or even behind the ear.

Although it had the advantage of allowing overall facial lifting, there were also issues such as scars and skin folding due to the wide incision.

The burden of surgery, recovery time, and cost was inevitably significant.

At our clinic, the 3-step temple lift requires only a very small incision in the scalp above the temple, and because the surgery preserves the hair roots so that hair can continue to grow normally, the burden of scars and recovery time can be reduced.

It is usually a procedure preferred by women in their 30s and 40s. Because the surgery time is relatively short and recovery is quick, there are often people who come in on the weekend to have the procedure done. ^^

After surgery, the treated area can be covered with hair for a while, and later hair continues to grow from the preserved roots, so it is hardly noticeable that surgery was done, allowing you to expect satisfying results.

What is the key to lifting? The key to lifting surgery is that it should not be limited to pulling only the skin surface.

This is because aging occurs not only in the skin, but also simultaneously in the fat layer and muscle layer beneath it.

In particular, the SMAS layer is covered by a very thin membrane, so if this area sags, it can cause facial drooping, which is why lifting it together is very important.

Therefore, during a lift, the skin layer as well as the inner SMAS layer are lifted together, and the retaining ligaments are carefully dissected to prevent the skin from sagging again.

However, if this is not done properly, you may see some effect immediately after surgery, but the problem of quickly sagging again can occur over time.

Therefore, before a lift surgery, please be sure to receive treatment from a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience and know-how in this surgery.

Even if you do not receive the 3-step temple lift at our plastic surgery clinic, if you keep the points mentioned above in mind when deciding on surgery, I believe you will be able to achieve the results you want.

Based on our long experience in anti-aging plastic surgery, we know well what patients worry about and what they feel is lacking.

The method developed after long consideration and research in this regard is the 3-step temple lift.

However, even if it is effective, we do not perform it unconditionally.

A careful consultation must come first, and we must determine whether the procedure is suitable for your current skin condition.

If you visit us, we will provide a thorough consultation. We will guide you on what the appropriate "solution from our clinic" is for you.

Thank you.