Q. Is a lifting surgery something everyone needs as they get older? Exactly who needs this surgery?

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Q. Is a lifting surgery something everyone needs as they get older? Exactly who needs this surgery?

A lifting surgery is not something that must be done simply because you are getting older.

This surgery is determined not by age, but by the current degree of facial sagging and its cause.

As aging progresses, it is not only the elasticity of the skin surface that decreases,

but also the SMAS layer (the fascial layer) beneath the skin begins to sag as well.

At this stage, non-surgical methods such as laser procedures, thread lifting, or contour injections may provide temporary improvement,

but they have limitations when it comes to structurally addressing the cause of the sagging itself.

In particular,

✅ When the nasolabial folds become deeper and the area around the mouth and jawline collapses, making the facial contours look blurred

✅ When the cheek fat sags downward, making the face look larger or giving a tired impression

✅ When you have undergone thread lifting several times, but the duration of the effect keeps getting shorter

In cases like these, a lifting surgery can be a more fundamental and longer-lasting improvement method.

On the other hand, if the sagging of the skin is not severe and the main issue is reduced elasticity,

there are many cases where non-surgical procedures alone can provide sufficient improvement without proceeding to lifting surgery.

Therefore, rather than deciding whether lifting surgery is needed based only on age,

it is important to accurately diagnose the current condition of the face and the pattern of aging, then choose the most suitable method for you.