Everything About Mini Facelift Revealed.

Hello.

I’m Lee Seong-jun,

Chief Director of Liting Plastic Surgery Seoul Branch.

As the year changes, many people feel that their skin has sagged more,

and more people are considering lifting procedures.

When the face sags, wrinkles can deepen..

and as the skin around the eyes and mouth descends,

one’s appearance can change.

But..!

Did you know that skin aging

can be reversed to some extent

through proper care?

Today, among those options, we’ll look at what a mini facelift is,

and for whom this type of care is needed.

What causes skin sagging?

To improve skin aging,

it is important to accurately analyze

why sagging has occurred.

That’s because the management method

can differ depending on the cause of sagging.

✔ When the skin surface becomes thinner and elasticity decreases
✔ When the “SMAS layer” located beneath the dermis becomes weakened

🚨What are the characteristics of the SMAS layer (SMAS)?🚨

It is made up of very thin, multiple layers of membrane,

with fibers running in one direction.

As such, skin aging is

not simply a surface-level change,

but a phenomenon that begins deep within the skin’s structure,

so it is important to receive proper care

before sagging becomes severe.

Skin aging

Why is early care important?

As aging progresses, elasticity gradually decreases,

and the retaining ligaments that support the skin stretch,

making it difficult to expect lifting effects

from simple methods.

Usually, many people begin considering lifting

in their late 30s.

In their 20s and 30s, fine lines are more noticeable

than facial sagging.

However, once people enter their 40s,

wrinkles gradually deepen..

and in their 50s and older, reduced elasticity and skin sagging

become more pronounced.

Therefore, if you want to maintain elastic skin,

considering a mini facelift in advance

before sagging becomes severe

can be a good option.

Liting Plastic Surgery

What is a mini facelift?

Mini facelift = mini lifting

A facelift is a surgery in which the face is incised

and the skin is pulled and fixed in place.

Because the incision area is large

and the recovery period is long,

it can feel burdensome.

In this case, one option to consider is

“mini facelift.”

It is performed by pulling the sagging fascia

and fixing it to a firmer fascia.

Because of this, the surgery time and recovery period are shorter,

and the financial burden can also be reduced.

💡 A quick note!💡 Mini facelift vs. facelift
✔ Facelift: a method that makes a long incision along the hairline
✔ Mini facelift: performed by making only about a 2 cm incision in the scalp area

Liting Plastic Surgery’s mini lifting

When is a mini facelift needed?

A mini facelift is suitable when sagging is not severe enough

to require a full facelift,

but the skin has become loose.

It is effective for improving cheek sagging, nasolabial folds,

and the overall facial line.

If you have concerns like the following,

it may be worth considering.

✅ The nasolabial folds are gradually becoming deeper.
✅ You are looking for a method with longer-lasting results than non-surgical lifting.
✅ You feel burdened by surgery with a large incision area.
✅ You want a lifting procedure with a short recovery period.

Considering your skin condition and concerns,

it is important to check whether this is the right method.

Mini lifting with a small incision area

Why recovery can be short-term

A mini facelift generally has a relatively quick recovery.

The reason is that the incision area is small.

As the incision area becomes larger,

bleeding and swelling may increase,

but because the procedure is done with a smaller incision,

a faster recovery is possible.

Also, if you are concerned about hair loss when making an incision in the scalp area, recovery injections can be used, and

combining the procedure with Healite laser treatment

for swelling improvement can also be helpful.

In this way, a “mini facelift”

minimizes the incision area while still allowing effective lifting,

so it can be a suitable option

for those who want a quick recovery.

What is the mini lifting procedure

that enables effective lifting?

STEP 01 Small incision inside the scalp near the sideburns
STEP 02 Pull the sagging jawline upward and secure it
STEP 03 Finish after suturing

⚠️The surgical method and whether an incision is made, as well as its extent,

may vary depending on each person’s degree of skin sagging and wrinkles.

A mini facelift has the advantages of a small incision area

and fast recovery.

However, it cannot be applied to all skin types,

so it is important to accurately understand your own skin condition and the degree of sagging.

Therefore, rather than focusing only on

‘how quickly can I recover,’

it is necessary to accurately analyze the cause of facial sagging

and choose the most appropriate method.

Through 충분한 consultation with the medical team,

if you find the method that suits you best,

you may achieve more satisfying results.