Before-and-After of Facelift and Neck Lift Surgery in Apgujeong: SMAS Facelift Case at Apgujeong Seoul Plastic Surgery

Hello, this is Apgujeong Seoul Plastic Surgery.

Today, we’d like to introduce one of the facelift and neck lift cases performed at our clinic.

Q. Reason for Surgery

The patient today is a woman in her early 60s.

When she first came to the clinic, rather than feeling stressed about her appearance,

“ I wish I didn’t have nasolabial folds. ”

“ When I bow my head, I have a lot of wrinkles on my neck. ”

She said these were the things that bothered her every time she looked in the mirror.

In particular, because the neck area varies greatly from person to person depending on body type and skin type,

the discomfort felt by each individual can also be significant. This patient also repeatedly mentioned that “ my neck is too wrinkled and sagging. ”

There was a combination of reduced overall facial elasticity and skin laxity,

and this was a case in which the aged appearance was especially pronounced in the side profile.

Q. A Word Before Surgery

From the beginning, the patient wanted not an excessive lift or an artificial look,

but rather to “ naturally return to her previous appearance. ”

So when planning the surgery,

we did not simply pull the skin tighter;

we also planned to lift the deeper tissue layer (SMAS)

and improve the cause of the double chin in the neck area at the same time.

Q. SMAS Facelift

The SMAS facelift differs from conventional facelifts that simply pull the skin tighter.

It is a precise lifting procedure that also tightens the SMAS layer, the fascial layer beneath the skin.

What is the SMAS layer?

It is a fibrous fascial layer that surrounds the facial expression muscles,

and it is a structure located between the skin and the muscles.

When this layer sags due to gravity or aging,

it becomes a cause of overall facial laxity and deeper wrinkles.

Compared with simply pulling the skin, lifting the SMAS layer can be considered a “ rejuvenation surgery. ”

Features of SMAS Facelift Surgery at Apgujeong Seoul Plastic Surgery

1. Precise anatomy-based design

An experienced specialist with a thorough understanding of facial anatomy plans the surgical area and direction by considering the patient’s face shape, skin thickness, and elasticity.

2. SMAS layer dissection and traction

Rather than simply pulling the skin,

the SMAS layer is separated, pulled in the proper direction, and fixed,

fundamentally addressing the cause of sagging.

3. Natural recovery and minimal scarring

The incisions are made in less noticeable areas such as in front of the ear line and along the hairline,

and the procedure is carefully finished so that scars are barely visible even after recovery.

4. Can be performed together with neck lift surgery

When sagging of the lower face (jawline) and neck occurs together,

a neck lift can be performed at the same time for a more balanced lifting effect.

Q. One Month After Surgery

One month after surgery, when the progress was reviewed,

the patient herself looked at the before-and-after photos and expressed satisfaction, saying,

“ My expression looks so much clearer that it’s beyond comparison. ”

“ It’s completely different. ”

In fact, as the jawline became more defined,

the side facial silhouette became clearer,

and the nasolabial folds and sagging around the mouth were also naturally improved,

leaving her with a more youthful appearance.

Q. Reactions One Month After Surgery

What was especially memorable, she said, were the reactions from people around her.

Because her job involves frequently dealing with customers,

she said she received feedback from many different people,

and heard comments such as “ You look younger these days ” and “ Your facial line has become so pretty, ”

and her family also said, “ You definitely look brighter than before, ”

which she shared as a sign of her satisfaction.

Today, we looked at the changes brought by lifting through a patient case who underwent facelift and neck lift surgery.

The SMAS facelift at Apgujeong Seoul Plastic Surgery is not simply a method of pulling the skin tighter,

but a procedure that deeply understands facial structure

and creates natural yet definite changes by lifting from the SMAS layer.

By comprehensively analyzing many factors such as facial shape, skin elasticity, and fat distribution,

we design the most suitable lifting direction for each individual,

and after surgery, we help support stable results through regular follow-up and customized recovery care.

Lifting surgery can be an important choice that goes beyond simple appearance improvement,

helping restore confidence and improve quality of life.

If you feel burdened by artificial-looking changes but want a natural yet noticeable improvement,

the SMAS facelift can be a good option.

Apgujeong Seoul Plastic Surgery is located near Apgujeong Station,

in a clinic-only building with 7 floors,

and is equipped with the latest devices and safety systems,

always placing patient safety before and after surgery as the top priority.

In addition, if you have questions about middle-aged plastic surgery, wrinkle improvement, or rejuvenation surgery,

or if you need a customized consultation,

please contact us through the reservation link below.