SMAS Lifting? It’s Not Something Just Anyone Can Do

Hello, this is Lee Seong-joon, chief director of the Seoul branch of Liting Plastic Surgery Clinic.

Aging is a natural bodily phenomenon that occurs as we get older.

But for those of us living in an era of 100-year lifespans, it is also natural to want to age a little more slowly and to hope to live with a healthy, youthful appearance at all times.

As wrinkles gradually increase and skin begins to sag, more and more people are contacting us to learn about lifting surgery.

If you are concerned about skin elasticity and sagging, please focus on today’s post.

Types of lifting

Even when it comes to facial rejuvenation procedures that help improve sagging, there are various types.

There is thread lifting, which is a relatively simple procedure, and there is the surgical facelift, which involves a large incision and offers longer-lasting results.

The lifting surgery that falls somewhere in between is called a SMILE lift, also known as SMAS lifting.

When the SMAS, the fascial layer of our skin, is lifted along the direction of its fibers, the results are natural and long-lasting.

What is important in a SMILE lift is the dissection process.

This is because the lifting effect becomes stronger only when the wrinkled muscle layer that has begun to age is pulled up and the remaining muscle layer is carefully removed.

In addition, just as important as muscle-layer dissection is properly releasing the retaining ligaments that support the center of the facial bone and skin layer.

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Vibrancy gained through a SMILE lift

A SMILE lift does not simply focus on pulling upward for lifting.

It produces a result that gives the impression of fat grafting through volume repositioning tailored to the patient’s needs.

Another reason you do not need to worry about bruising, scars, or swelling is that partial dissection of the key fascial layer reduces the likelihood of bruising, swelling, and scarring.

Because it is not only a long-lasting lift but also a procedure that can create a more vibrant appearance, many people who were hesitant because they were afraid of incisions end up deciding to go ahead after seeing the results.

True to the name SMAS lifting, it is also well known as Liting’s signature lift because it involves secure fixation of the fascial layer and meticulous dissection.

For younger people who have just started to develop a wrinkle or two, skin elasticity can often be restored sufficiently with the help of mini lifts, injections, thread lifting, and lasers. However, when elasticity has declined significantly and wrinkles have become deep, simple procedures may leave something to be desired.

Therefore, first receive a precise examination of your current skin condition and be guided toward a customized lift that suits you.

Surgery by facial area

In the case of a facelift, which can be considered a major surgery, it is suitable for those who need lifting across the entire face.

It can help if sagging cheek fat has become so severe that a double chin has formed or jowls have appeared.

A facelift manages areas from the forehead all the way to the neck wrinkles, but if that level of treatment is not necessary, you can choose step by step according to your situation, such as a mini lift or a SMILE lift.

If you are in your 40s and have been carefully managing your skin since your early 30s, you may be able to achieve satisfactory results even with non-surgical methods.

A SMILE lift is performed through the following steps: an incision is designed inside the hairline and in front of the ear, the retaining ligaments are dissected, the fascial layer is pulled up and fixed, then the loosened tissue is removed and the skin and muscle layers are secured.

After removing the loose skin and tissue, a double-layer suture is performed to reduce concerns about scarring.

In this way, depending on each individual’s situation, if you receive careful aftercare according to a step-by-step care program after the procedure, you will see satisfying results.

The importance of aftercare

The reason many people refer to Liting as a place that does facelifts well and performs SMAS lifting well is not simply because of skill alone.

Because our clinic carries out meticulous surgery, we also focus intensively on finishing and post-procedure care for our patients.

After the lifting surgery is completed, double-layer suturing is used to minimize incision-line scars and traces as much as possible.

In addition, management injections are applied as needed to prevent hardening of the skin due to scar tissue at the surgical site or the formation of dark scars.

When surgery has been completed and recovery is underway, Hillight care is applied to reduce swelling and help promote skin regeneration.

Even if the surgery itself is performed and completed with great care, if aftercare is not thorough, scars may remain or you may suffer from other complications.

A place where individualized diagnosis is possible

Many women begin to feel stressed about skin elasticity that no longer feels the same as before, sagging cheeks, and wrinkles once they enter their 30s.

If you started managing your skin early, it may be possible to improve elasticity and promote skin regeneration and cellular activity through radiofrequency or laser procedures alone.

However, if you feel procedures have limits and leave you wanting more, you may consider a mini lift or SMAS lifting.

Because the degree of sagging, wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and skin thickness vary from person to person, customized treatment is necessary.

Our clinic carefully examines and diagnoses each patient’s skin condition and recommends only the procedures that are truly needed.

To perform surgery or procedures that reverse the natural bodily changes of aging, knowledge of body tissues and extensive surgical experience are necessary.

Liting has focused exclusively on the lifting field and has met many patients, so we have sufficient knowledge of skin tissue and structure, and we perform procedures and surgeries tailored to each patient’s desired needs.

If you want to regain your youth and spend each day in a healthy, vibrant way, please feel free to contact our clinic at any time.

Become younger tomorrow than you were yesterday!