Facelift: Improving Sagging and Wrinkled Skin

<Actual DM Plastic Surgery facelift patient>

Aging is a natural process that everyone experiences. It gradually begins after the growth period ends.

As collagen production decreases due to aging, reduced elasticity, sagging, and wrinkles develop.

As the facial features and skin begin to sag, many people become concerned whenever they look in the mirror because of the change in their appearance, which can cause considerable stress. Many people try to erase these signs through popular beauty home-care devices or lifting procedures, but these methods do not address the underlying causes of aging, making their effects very temporary and often minimal. These days, more people are visiting us with an interest in facelifts to regain the firm appearance they had when they were younger. Today, let us take a look at facelifts, which can help you meet your younger self once again. ❤✨✨

In the past, reduced skin elasticity and the development of wrinkles were accepted as natural signs of aging, but today, people actively seek to prevent and improve the effects of aging.

Among the various methods for improving signs of aging, ultrasound and laser lifting procedures are very popular. Although they have the advantage of requiring no separate recovery period, they must be repeated consistently, which is why more people are considering facelifts. Because a facelift improves the underlying causes of facial aging, it can provide clear and noticeable results. The procedure involves making an incision around the ears and tightening sagging tissue from the face through the neck, allowing improvement across the entire face and producing visibly noticeable results.

As life expectancy increases in the era of 100-year lifespans, more middle-aged and older adults are taking care of their appearance. If you are concerned about increased wrinkles and sagging skin, are hesitant to visit a clinic, or are considering a facelift due to signs of aging, please focus on today’s facelift post, which discusses a procedure intended to provide a clear wrinkle-reduction effect!

Stop with lifting procedures that simply pull the skin!

DM Plastic Surgery’s facelift technique incorporates the expertise of Dr. Won-min Yoo, a board-certified plastic surgeon with 30 years of experience and extensive clinical experience. It does not simply pull the skin to perform a facelift.

Through a thorough consultation with a specialist, the areas of concern are identified, and surgery is performed individually according to a customized plan, resulting in high satisfaction.

DM Plastic Surgery’s SMAS facelift lifts and firmly fixes both the SMAS layer beneath the skin and the retaining ligaments, improving the lifting effect and its duration.

The real lift comes from lifting the SMAS layer!

The human face consists of multiple layers of structure. In particular, signs of aging in the face occur when the SMAS layer connecting the skin and muscles becomes weakened and can no longer function properly.

DM Plastic Surgery’s SMAS facelift checks the overall condition of facial wrinkles and lifts the skin and SMAS layer together. It is a procedure intended to improve wrinkles and create a more youthful appearance.

• Semi-permanent surgical effect

• Facial contour reduction and V-line effect

• Natural-looking youthful skin

• Overall improvement in facial wrinkles

• Incisions made along the ear line

Before & After: DM Plastic Surgery Facelift

One month after facelift surgery

[Actual DM Plastic Surgery facelift patient]

The patient was concerned about skin that had lost elasticity and become saggy, and chose DM Plastic Surgery’s facelift procedure.

This photo was taken one month after DM Plastic Surgery’s facelift procedure.

Compared with the preoperative photo, the once-loose and sagging skin appears firmer, as can be seen in the photograph.

※The degree of swelling and recovery may vary from person to person. Please keep this in mind.※

Increased lifting effect through SMAS-layer lifting and retaining-ligament release!

What is the SMAS layer?

It is a thin fibro-muscular layer located between the subcutaneous fat layer and the muscle layer. It transmits muscle movement to the skin and is characterized by its close adherence to the skin, which makes it vulnerable to gravity.

By also firmly fixing the SMAS layer, which is an underlying cause of skin aging, a stronger and longer-lasting lifting effect can be achieved. Because lifting the SMAS layer addresses the underlying issue of facial sagging, this procedure is intended to provide greater effects and satisfaction than lifting procedures that pull only the skin.

If you want a definitive lift, DM Plastic Surgery’s SMAS facelift releases the entire area from the cheekbones to the masseter retaining ligaments, providing a stronger lifting effect and a high level of satisfaction!

We recommend DM Plastic Surgery’s facelift procedure for people who:

ㆍAre looking for a one-on-one customized lifting procedure

ㆍAre concerned about overall facial wrinkles

ㆍWant to improve overall facial elasticity

ㆍWant a semi-permanent effect

ㆍHave not seen results from laser or thread-lifting procedures

ㆍNeed to improve their appearance for a more youthful image

DM Plastic Surgery recommends facelift surgery to people in these situations.

What is the surgical method used for DM Plastic Surgery’s facelift procedure?

1. The facial contours are carefully assessed and designed according to each individual’s condition.

2. Incisions are made from inside the inconspicuous hairline, along the ear line, and to the area behind the ear.

3. The skin tissue is separated to lift the sagging tissues within the areas marked with diagonal lines.

4. The sagging skin is removed, and the cheekbone retaining ligaments and masseter retaining ligaments are released so that the SMAS layer can also be lifted and firmly fixed.

5. After the lifted skin is secured, the excess skin is removed and the incision is carefully sutured.

DM Plastic Surgery’s facelift procedure is performed using this method. To achieve positive results, it should be carried out after a thorough consultation with lifting specialists who have extensive anatomical knowledge and surgical experience.

Experience a real lift!

Under the direction of a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 20 years of clinical experience and extensive expertise, you can receive a procedure intended to provide a semi-permanent surgical effect.

Rather than improving only facial wrinkles, the procedure improves overall wrinkles from the eye area to the neck, helping create a harmonious, more youthful appearance.

When performing a facelift, the procedure lifts not only the outer skin but also the SMAS layer, removes unnecessary tissue, and carefully closes the incision. By addressing the underlying cause rather than improving only the surface appearance, it can provide more effective improvement.

Incisions are made along the ear line to reduce concerns about scarring.

You can experience greater effects and a longer-lasting result than with general lifting treatments.

Director of the Anti-Aging Center at DM Plastic Surgery

If you are currently considering facelift surgery, we recommend visiting our clinic and receiving a thorough one-on-one consultation with an experienced specialist.

Choosing a hospital with an experienced specialist allows for a customized plan that considers each individual’s degree of sagging and skin condition, leading to greater satisfaction. This is why DM Plastic Surgery receives positive reviews for its lifting procedures.

This has been an overview of DM Plastic Surgery’s facelift procedure.

We hope this post was helpful to those who have been concerned about facial wrinkles and sagging skin, those who want to achieve a more youthful appearance, those who want to give their parents a special gift, and those who are currently planning facelift surgery.

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