What Is the Difference Between a Partial Facelift and a Full Facelift with Less Concern About Scarring?

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Hello, this is DM Plastic Surgery🥰

You may have had the experience of thinking you looked fine when looking in the mirror alone,

but being surprised by your appearance in a photo taken by a friend or in your image on the default camera you accidentally turned on.

That is because photos and videos capture the contours of the face in a two-dimensional way,

making a sagging jawline or the shadows of deeper nasolabial folds stand out more noticeably😢

Especially now that high-definition cameras and video calls have become part of everyday life,

changes in the facial contour can feel even more pronounced.

Have you been hesitating, thinking,

“I'm too afraid to undergo surgery,

but procedures are disappointing because their effects last too briefly. What should I do?”

Today, we will take a closer look at the partial facelift for people in their 30s and 40s,

which provides the effects of a full facelift while reducing the burden associated with surgery and helping ease your concerns😊

💡 Partial Facelift and Full Facelift,

How Are They Different?

When looking into lifting surgery, many people hear the word “facelift” and immediately worry,

imagining a major procedure involving incisions both in front of and behind the ears.

However, DM Plastic Surgery’s partial facelift is an efficient lifting procedure designed to reduce that burden.

◾ Full facelift: An incision is made from inside the hairline along the ear line to behind the ear.

◾ Partial facelift: An approximately 5–7 cm incision is made from inside the hairline to the front of the ear.

Because the incision is relatively limited in scope, there is generally less concern about visible scarring.

Another advantage is that the recovery period is relatively short, allowing a faster return to daily life.

DM’s partial facelift is a procedure that perfectly understands the wishes of those who think,

“I don’t want it to be obvious that I had surgery,

but I would still like to see satisfying results.”✨

💡 The Key to Lifting

Is in the SMAS Layer!

If you want proper lifting, you must remember the “SMAS layer”☝

The SMAS layer is a thin fibrous fascial layer located between the subcutaneous fat and muscle layers,

and is a fundamental factor contributing to skin sagging under the influence of gravity.

Simply pulling the outer surface of the skin can make facial expressions look unnatural,

or the skin may sag again soon afterward.

At DM Plastic Surgery, the SMAS layer, which is closely connected to the skin,

is pulled and secured together, allowing for a firmer

and more natural-looking lifting effect🌷✨

💡 Even Stronger Through Release of the Retaining Ligaments!

The reason DM Plastic Surgery’s facelift procedures have high satisfaction levels

lies in its distinctive expertise in dealing with the “retaining ligaments.”

Retaining ligaments are strong fibrous tissues that extend from the deep fascia or periosteum to the dermis.

If a facelift is performed without addressing these retaining ligaments,

they can restrict tissue movement and prevent the sagging tissue from being lifted.

Dr. Yoo Won-min, the director of the clinic, who has more than 20 years of clinical experience,

releases part of the zygomatic retaining ligaments and masseter retaining ligaments,

enabling a stronger and smoother lifting procedure.

This subtle difference in detail is the key to achieving natural facial expressions and a long-lasting result✨

💡 We Recommend DM’s Partial Facelift for People Who:

☑️ Are concerned about eye wrinkles and drooping eyes

☑️ Are concerned about nasolabial folds

☑️ Want a semi-permanent effect

☑️ Feel that the incisions required for a full facelift are burdensome

☑️ Need to return smoothly to daily life because of a busy schedule

☑️ Have not seen satisfactory results from thread lifting or laser treatments

DM Plastic Surgery recommends a partial facelift to people in these situations.

Simply lifting the areas of concern slightly can create a softer first impression

and may help restore your natural vitality🥰

💡 How Is DM’s Partial Facelift Performed?

1️⃣ We clearly assess and design the facial contour according to each individual’s condition.

2️⃣ An approximately 5–7 cm incision is made from inside the inconspicuous hairline to the front of the ear.

3️⃣ The SMAS layer is firmly pulled and secured together with the skin, and any excess skin is removed.

4️⃣ The incision is carefully sutured, followed by sufficient rest.

DM’s partial facelift is performed using this method,

and positive results can be achieved only after sufficient consultation with lifting specialists

who have extensive anatomical knowledge and surgical experience.

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A partial facelift does not dramatically change your appearance in a way that makes everyone notice.

Instead, it creates a subtle change that makes people think,

“You look prettier and younger somehow.”

For satisfying lifting results, rather than simply pulling the skin,

a customized surgical plan that takes into account

the degree of sagging and skin condition of each individual should come first.

As this procedure requires a high level of technical skill,

we recommend communicating thoroughly with a medical team that has extensive clinical experience

and making your decision carefully.

If you would like to know which lifting approach is right for your face,

please feel free to contact the clinic at any time.

We will be happy to provide guidance😊

If you would like to see more before-and-after photos and detailed reviews,

you can find them on the DM Plastic Surgery website and YouTube channel.

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