If You Want a Mini Facelift and a Combined Double-Fixation SMAS Lift

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People age at the same pace,

and every year we can notice changes in the body.

In particular, if the cheeks start to sag or the nasolabial folds become deeper,

it can be said that aging has begun in earnest!

Depending on the kind of care you do, you may be able to slow aging down.

However, it may be difficult to reverse it completely.

The problem is that as the cheeks gradually begin to sag, gravity can pull them down toward the jaw,

making the jawline look round and wide.

Habits that speed up aging

Some people accept aging as a natural phenomenon,

but there are also cases where it is accelerated by various everyday habits.

For example, in dry weather, the skin lacks moisture,

the oil-water balance is disrupted, and the skin barrier also weakens.

Usually, you should pay attention to moisturizing by using various moisturizing and nourishing creams,

but if care is neglected, aging can accelerate. Also, if skin exposed to ultraviolet rays is irritated,

wrinkles may form.

If you miss the right timing and changes have already appeared,

even if you try to manage them later through home care,

there is the problem that it is not easy to return to how things were before.

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Trying various approaches

If you are currently stressed because of facial sagging,

you may consider procedures or surgery that lift and improve elasticity again,

and there is growing interest in the mini facelift.

A mini facelift is a method in which, after designing the concerns that differ by individual,

a small incision is made near the hairline and the sagging skin is dissected,

separated from the SMAS layer, and then pulled and smoothed.

The SMAS layer is the first layer visible after the incision

and has high elasticity.

The remaining skin after lifting is finished by suturing it to the inner part of the scalp after the incision,

and it has the advantage that it does not take a relatively long time.

Differences from a facelift

Traditional facelifts include neck wrinkle, full face,

mini, and several other types, so it is necessary to understand the differences for each procedure.

A facelift removes a lot of sagging skin and also pulls the SMAS layer significantly,

but because it involves and manipulates many muscles and tissues,

recovery can take a long time.

However, a mini facelift is a method that focuses on and improves only detailed areas,

so the dissection range is smaller and the swelling and recovery time are also shorter.

The duration of effect is not different, and the difference lies in the range where the effect is applied.

For example, if the area around the nasolabial folds is lifted,

you can achieve a slimmer jawline.

It can improve not only sagging skin by simply pulling it up,

but also elasticity, and especially in cases where sagging has made the boundary between the jaw and neck unclear,

a mini facelift can make it more defined.

The cases that need it are as follows.

1. It can be helpful if you want not only a quick effect but also fast recovery.
2. It is good for cases where the nasolabial folds are deeper than expected for one’s age, or the buccal fat pads are sagging.
3. It can be considered when procedures such as fillers do not produce a noticeable effect.
4. It helps if you want a natural-looking impression even after the procedure.

In this way, if the jawline has collapsed and the contour line is uneven,

or there are many wrinkles around the mouth, it may be an appropriate method.

In your 30s or 40s, it is less intense than in middle and older age groups and is suitable for fine wrinkles,

but if aging has progressed significantly and sagging is overall extensive,

considering a full-face approach may be helpful.

As anyone grows older, the fibrous tissues that support the face become loose,

and muscles and other tissues may sag together.

As elasticity decreases, the area around the mouth and the jaw may sag,

and jowls can form, creating an angry-looking expression.

In addition, various procedures can reduce physical burden,

but the duration is not very long, and although you may consider a mini facelift,

there may be concerns about side effects that could occur later.

However, the double-fixation SMAS lifting method has a long maintenance period

and is a lifting method with relatively less burden, making it a popular choice.

It can be seen as a form between thread lifting and facelift surgery.

If you are looking for a V-line, in many cases the body or other areas do not have much fat,

but there is unusually more fat only in the face, or as you age, the overall line has collapsed.

In such cases, you may consider double-fixation SMAS lifting.

No procedure can be described as simply good or bad,

but including double-fixation SMAS lifting, it is important to choose a procedure suited to your own stage.

There are many ways on the market to create a slimmer face shape,

but double-fixation SMAS lifting reduces the burden associated with surgery through a small incision and double fixation,

and allows a quicker return to daily life.

In particular, modern people have little spare time because of work and social gatherings,

so it is necessary to consider these aspects as well.

The skin has a structure in which various layers are stacked,

so the important point is not just to pull the surface, but to pull the layer deep inside that causes aging.

A typical lifting procedure pulls vertically in one direction when lifting,

but double-fixation SMAS lifting can raise both diagonal and vertical directions at the same time and fix them in two places,

making expressions natural and various effects last longer!

It is important to achieve good results, but for any surgery or procedure,

it is beneficial to consider overall health in the long term as well.

Please keep that in mind, and Balance Lab will return next time with even better information! :D