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The cold, windy winter is the harshest season for the skin. Because the air is dry, skin can easily become rough, and it also becomes easier to notice fine lines, loss of elasticity, and sagging all at once. Basic moisturizing and at-home care are of course important, but if you want a more definite and fundamental change, many people look to procedures.
From lifting laser devices such as Ulthera, Oligio, and Onda to skin boosters like Rejuran, the options we offer at our hospital are very diverse. However, if the facial line has already visibly sagged and collapsed, you should ultimately consider facelift results, which are the most reliable improvement option.
Is surgery difficult for thin skin?
Among those who come for consultations, it is surprisingly common to hear concerns and questions about skin thickness. They ask, "Is surgery more difficult if the skin is thin?"
To put it simply, in many cases, surgery can actually be easier for people with thin skin. This is because the skin itself is lighter and can be naturally pulled upward more easily.
However, thin skin requires caution because if the internal structures are left uneven, they will show through much more easily. Therefore, in facelift results for thin skin, the SMAS layer should be lifted delicately, areas lacking volume should be slightly filled, and the skin surface should be carefully and precisely sutured so that it connects smoothly, maximizing natural-looking results.
When the skin is thick
For people with thick skin and a lot of buccal fat (the fat layer inside the face), the surgical strategy is a little different. The buccal fat is appropriately removed, the remaining fat is lifted upward and secured, and the SMAS is pulled and fixed with relatively greater tension. This is necessary to prevent the line from sagging again due to the heaviness immediately after surgery.
In facelift results, thick skin requires fat adjustment and strong fixation, while thin skin requires the technique of connecting everything naturally without unevenness.
If sagging has progressed
Lifting lasers such as Ulthera, Onda, and Oligio are good for early sagging or maintaining elasticity, but if the cheeks have already dropped, and the nasolabial folds or jawline have collapsed, lasers alone are not enough to lift them sufficiently. That is why the surgery receiving the most inquiries these days is facelift results. If you are considering surgery in earnest, the surgical method may vary depending on skin thickness, fat volume, and the degree of sagging, so it is most accurate to consult directly with a specialist.
Today, we explained in detail how facelift strategies differ depending on skin type. Whether the skin is thin or thick, if sagging has progressed, surgical lifting is the most reliable improvement method, and there are customized surgical strategies tailored to each patient.
For satisfying facelift results, please determine the method that is most suitable for you through sufficient consultation with an experienced specialist.
