What Is the Key to SMAS Facelift? I’ll Tell You Everything

Hello, I’m Lee Seong-jun, Chief Director of the Seoul branch of Leeteing Plastic Surgery.

The one thing that cannot be stopped, like the passing years, is aging.

Many people are likely deeply concerned about skin that sags more and more each day.

In particular, aging in the mid-face can create a negative impression and make you look older than your peers.

To improve this, many people look into SMAS facelift surgery.

Today, among these procedures, let’s take a look at the Smile Lift, which is especially effective for mid-face lifting.

Two Types of Lifting Surgery

At our clinic, we broadly explain SMAS facelift surgery in two categories.

The first is a full facelift, which is often performed when skin sagging is severe in people in their 60s or older.

The second is the Smile Lift, which is an intermediate step between these two surgeries and is suitable for those who want to reduce swelling and scars while maintaining long-lasting results.

Of course, we do not apply this uniformly to every case; instead, we suggest the appropriate direction based on each individual’s current condition.

What Is the Smile Lift?

The Smile Lift is a procedure that can be very helpful for those with sagging mid-face skin, drooping cheeks, a double chin, nasolabial folds, and similar concerns.

To explain the procedure: first, a certain portion inside the hairline and in front of and behind the ears is incised, and then the retaining ligaments and fascial layer are dissected.

After that, the fascial layer is pulled and fixed according to each individual’s situation, and then unnecessary tissue is removed to complete the procedure.

The key point here is that rather than simple suturing, careful double suturing helps reduce concerns about scarring.

Some people may worry that a lifting procedure will be very painful.

However, this method tends to involve relatively little pain, so you can ease those concerns.

Want to Restore Volume Too?

I think one reason for the high satisfaction with the Smile Lift at our clinic is that it includes “volume repositioning.”

A typical SMAS facelift works by pulling up loosened retaining ligaments and the fascial layer, and it is not related to the subcutaneous fat layer.

While sagging skin can be lifted, it was difficult to refill hollowed volume.

Because of this, many cases also involve additional procedures related to fat in order to create facial dimension and a more youthful appearance.

At Leeteing Plastic Surgery, we considered this point and devised volume repositioning that lifts even the subcutaneous fat layer, allowing you to enjoy an effect similar to receiving fat grafting.

We are not currently performing Skin Full Lift surgery.^^

What Are the Advantages?

The distinctive advantages of this method are that it reduces swelling, increases safety, and can maintain results for a long time.

Because we do not dissect a wide area of the fascial layer, but only the key areas, concerns about swelling, bruising, and scars can be reduced.

As a result, it can also help those who want a facelift but are worried about the physical burden or recovery period.

In addition, the maintenance period is about five years, so compared with general procedures or minor surgeries, the effect lasts longer and you can feel satisfied for a long time.

This SMAS facelift can also be suitable for those who need to return to work soon or those for whom frequent procedures or surgeries are burdensome.

Who Is a Candidate for the Smile Lift?

This method may be recommended for those who are highly concerned about aging or want to improve to a more youthful appearance.

It is especially suitable for those looking for long-lasting lifting or for cases where other procedures have not produced satisfactory results.

Because volume repositioning also improves the fat layer, it can create a dramatic change even when the skin and fat layer have both sagged, causing hollowed cheeks or drooping cheek fat.

It can correct not only skin sagging but also issues such as lines around the mouth, nasolabial folds, and a double chin, so you can expect a much younger-looking result.

If you are looking for a way to look younger naturally with less physical burden, it may be worth considering.

Thorough Post-Procedure Care as Well

As mentioned earlier, although this is a method with relatively little physical burden, it may still be difficult to completely dismiss concerns about scarring.

The area inside the hairline and behind the ears is not very visible, but the area in front of the ears can be seen with the naked eye, so you may worry more about it.

Considering this, our clinic also provides systematic post-procedure care.

To reduce surgical marks, starting from the one-month point we provide guidance on scar injections and ointments, and if you also receive care such as laser treatment, you can reduce your worries.

Because this is a major procedure, we strive to improve satisfaction by being thorough from consultation through post-procedure care.

Why the Choice Matters

For a SMAS facelift that works on the fascial layer, the skill and experience of the medical team are absolutely key.

This is because they must identify and release the retaining ligaments hidden deep within the skin, and depending on each person’s degree of aging, technical skill is needed to dissect and tighten the fascial layer.

If it is not pulled appropriately, the effect may be insufficient or may create an unnatural appearance, so caution is needed.

Leeteing Plastic Surgery focuses exclusively on lifting, so it naturally has a high level of skill and experience in lifting procedures.

Based on our long-standing efforts and expertise in restoring youthfulness, we promise to suggest the right method for each individual’s situation.

If you are looking for the right option for yourself, or if you are looking for a procedure that can help you maintain youthfulness for a long time, please feel free to visit us anytime.

Become younger tomorrow than you were yesterday!

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