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Recently, as more people have been noticing a decrease in facial elasticity or sagging, the number of people inquiring about face lifting consultations has been steadily increasing. In the past, many people mainly thought of surgery, but these days, more people are hoping to improve facial contours and restore elasticity through relatively less burdensome face lifting procedures. Today, focusing on what we often explain in consultations, I will organize the different types of face lifting and the important points in post-procedure care.
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Types of Face Lifting
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The face lifting devices currently in use differ in the type of energy they deliver into the skin. Ultrasound-based devices often stimulate deeper layers and focus on refining contours, while radiofrequency methods help improve skin elasticity. In addition, microwave-based devices are sometimes used when both elasticity and volume are being considered.
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The important point is not to conclude that one device is always better, but to establish a face lifting plan based on the current skin condition, degree of sagging, and the areas of concern.
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✔️ Ulthera: Uses ultrasound energy to lift contours and approach lifting as the main focus.
✔️ Onda Lifting: A method that uses microwave energy to target both elasticity and volume.
✔️ Oligio: Uses radiofrequency energy to induce collagen production and improve overall elasticity.
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What Matters More Than Device Selection
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During consultations, many people ask, “Which device is the best?” Of course, device selection is important, but in reality, how the energy intensity and depth are adjusted to match each person’s skin thickness, elasticity, and fat layer distribution is even more important.
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Even for the same face lifting treatment, the approach can vary depending on the conditions, so rather than deciding simply because something is well known, it is necessary to go through a planning process that matches your facial structure.
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Key Points for Care After Face Lifting
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Face lifting procedures are treatments that stimulate the skin and induce a regenerative response during the recovery process. That is why post-procedure care has a fairly significant impact on maintaining the results.
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✔️ For about one week after the procedure, avoid strong massage, vigorous exercise, and saunas or Korean steam rooms.
✔️ Smoking and drinking can interfere with recovery, so it is best to refrain from them for about two weeks.
✔️ Hydration, sufficient sleep, and vitamin supplementation also help recovery.
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These basic lifestyle care habits ultimately become important factors that determine satisfaction.
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Can I Drink Alcohol or Smoke?
Some people also ask, “If I drink for just one day, will there be a big problem?” In most cases, there may not be any serious issues, but compared with people who do not drink, differences may appear in recovery speed and satisfaction.
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Alcohol can interfere with the recovery environment during the body’s metabolic process, and it can also make it harder to get restful sleep. Smoking can also cause blood vessels to constrict, which may slow recovery. So it is better to be careful, at least for a certain period of time.
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Who Is It Considered For?
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📌 When you feel that your skin elasticity has noticeably decreased
📌 When the jawline has become blurred and the contours look collapsed
📌 When you want low-burden care at a pre-surgery stage
📌 When you are considering a procedure with a short recovery period
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Because the appropriate method can vary depending on the skin condition and the degree of aging progression, it is necessary to first check your current condition through a medical consultation.
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Face lifting should be seen not as simply pulling the surface of the skin, but as a treatment that helps restore elasticity by stimulating the internal structure of the skin. Device selection is important, but above all, satisfaction can be higher when a plan suited to your own face and post-procedure care are carried out together.
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If you are concerned about sagging or changes in facial contours, rather than making a judgment based only on fragmentary information, I recommend taking the time to find out through a careful consultation which approach is appropriate for your current condition.
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