"SMAS Facelift" to Firmly Restore Sagging Jowls and Nasolabial Folds

Hello, this is Apgujeong Seoul Plastic Surgery.

As we age, the jowls and nasolabial folds gradually become more sagging and more pronounced.

Recently, many people have been looking for facelift surgery to improve these areas. We would like to explain in detail everything about facelift surgery, which can help restore an aging face to a firmer appearance.

What is SMAS facelift surgery?

As time passes and aging progresses, nasolabial folds, sagging cheeks, and neck wrinkles begin to appear one by one on the face and neck.

SMAS facelift surgery is a procedure that improves wrinkles on the aging face and neck by tightening the muscles, subcutaneous tissue, skin, and SMAS layer.

The thin fascia layer located beneath the skin and fat layers is called the SMAS layer.

When performing a facelift, if the skin and SMAS layer are separated but the connected tissue between each layer is not removed,

the lifting effect will be limited, and the duration of the surgical result will also be shorter.

On the other hand, if the tissue connecting the skin and SMAS layer is cut and each layer is firmly tightened,

wrinkles can be improved naturally and clearly, and the surgical effect can be maintained for a longer period.

Nasolabial folds by cause

Effects of SMAS facelift surgery

① Wrinkle reduction effect

② A more youthful appearance effect

If you undergo a SMAS facelift for sagging wrinkles caused by aging,

you can expect significant improvement in nasolabial folds, sagging cheeks, and sagging jawlines.

In addition, wrinkle improvement through SMAS facelift can produce effective results for people in their 50s and older,

helping them appear younger.

SMAS facelift procedure

STEP 1

An incision is made along the temporal hairline and sideburn hairline to behind the earlobe.

STEP 2

The muscles and skin of the entire cheek are dissected and incised to behind the earlobe.

STEP 3

After removing the remaining skin and muscles, the incision is closed with sutures.

At Apgujeong Seoul Plastic Surgery, facelift surgery is performed directly by the chief surgeon, a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience and extensive experience in wrinkle surgery.

We promise to provide a safer and more satisfying result for those concerned about wrinkles.