Natural Youthfulness with a Mini Lift at Shinyongsan Plastic Surgery

Shinyongsan Plastic Surgery Mini Lift

For a natural youthful look

Hello.

This is Mutoel Plastic Surgery.

When we talk about lifting surgery in the consultation room,

we often meet people who say,

"I want to lift and tighten, but a major surgery feels like too much."

Procedures using lifting devices are widely used,

and options such as thread lifting have become common.

In that situation, choosing a lifting surgery that requires

sedation and also involves a recovery period can naturally

bring concerns and 부담.

That is why the surgery we can recommend to these people

is the "mini lift."

As the name "mini" suggests, it minimizes the incision and

dissection range and can selectively lift only the main areas

of sagging, so compared to a traditional lift, recovery is

relatively faster and more natural results can be expected.

In other words, for those who feel a traditional facelift is too

much and want a more natural change, a mini lift can be a good option.

Today, we will explain in detail what the principle of this surgery is,

how the procedure and recovery progress, and also what procedures

work well when combined with it.

What principle is used to lift the face?

The mini lift at Shinyongsan Plastic Surgery focuses on lifting the

mid and lower face, especially the cheeks, jawline, and the areas

around the nasolabial folds.

After partially dissecting the subcutaneous fat layer and the

SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) layer,

the loosened tissues are pulled up and fixed with sutures.

Unlike a traditional facelift, it does not require extensive dissection,

so it has the advantages of less bruising and swelling and a shorter

recovery period.

Right after the procedure, the facial contours are naturally restored,

and after several weeks, as the tissues stabilize and collagen

regenerates around the inserted threads, more distinct lifting and

improved elasticity effects appear.

How is the procedure performed?

The mini lift at Shinyongsan Plastic Surgery is performed under

sedation anesthesia. The incision site is kept minimal, making

a 1–2 cm incision in the temporal scalp area. After dissecting as

needed close to the fascial layer, the lifting is performed. Thick

absorbable threads are inserted to pull up and fix the tissues from

the jawline to the cheekbones, and then the scalp is sutured.

The procedure does not take long, usually within 1 hour, and the

recovery period is about 1 week, allowing a relatively quick return

to daily life compared with other lifting surgeries.

Some swelling and bruising may appear, but in most cases they

improve within about 3 days.

The stapler used to close the scalp is usually removed on the 7th

day after surgery, and the scar is also generally favorable; over

time it fades and becomes almost unnoticeable.

However, the overall recovery period can differ depending on whether

other procedures are performed at the same time, so detailed

personalized consultation before surgery is recommended.

Why is it good to combine it with fat suction/grafting?

If you combine a mini lift with fat suction/grafting,

you can refine the facial contours more naturally.

When the facial line has become blurred due to excess fat buildup,

simply removing unnecessary volume through facial fat suction can

already bring clear contour improvement and lifting effects.

On the other hand, if there are areas that look sunken due to a

lack of volume, combining the procedure with fat grafting to fill

those areas can enhance the overall three-dimensional look of the

face and create the feeling of an "aged face becoming younger"

rather than simply a pulled appearance.

In other words, fat surgery is a combined procedure that can create

more natural and harmonious results by controlling overall

three-dimensionality and volume while lifting at the same time.

Who is it recommended for?

The mini lift at Shinyongsan Plastic Surgery is most recommended

for people in their 40s to 60s whose facial sagging has progressed

to a moderate degree or more.

Because skin elasticity is still preserved, it can be an especially

good option for those who want to minimize surgical burden,

and it can be said to be most effective for those who are seeing

full-fledged sagging in the cheeks, including nasolabial folds and

the jawline (marionette line).

In particular, for those who did not feel much improvement even

after energy-based lifting with devices, it will be a good alternative

that can make up for the limitations of non-surgical procedures.

How should it be managed and maintained?

In the early period after surgery, the top priority should be to

rest sufficiently for about one week so that swelling and bruising

can subside.

For facial washing and skin care, we recommend using low-irritation

products gently, and it is best to avoid saunas and high-intensity

exercise for 2–3 weeks if possible.

To maintain the lifting effect for a longer time,

from 6 months to 1 year after surgery, you can supplement and

manage the facial line with skin regeneration treatments, Botox,

fillers, and similar options, allowing you to experience a more

distinct improvement effect while also increasing longevity.

In closing...

A mini lift is a good surgical lifting option that can create a

natural facial line while having a small incision and a relatively

fast recovery.

When performed together with facial fat suction or fat grafting,

it can go beyond simply giving a pulled appearance and help achieve

a more three-dimensional and harmonious youthful effect.

Although it may be a relatively simple surgery,

the surgeon’s touch, experience, and design differences can create

differences in the result,

so please remember that it is essential to be treated by an

experienced board-certified plastic surgeon who has handled a wide

range of cases.

That concludes today’s post from Shinyongsan Plastic Surgery.

If you have any additional questions, please visit Mutoel,

and we will always listen carefully to each customer’s concerns

and provide a sincere consultation.

This was Mutoel Plastic Surgery.

Thank you.