What's the right option for deepening wrinkles? Check out the situations where a facelift might be necessary.

As we age, many people worry that their facial lines suddenly look blurry or their cheeks feel sagging.

Even if you continue to do home care or laser treatment, The effect lasts for a short time or the change is minimal. There are times when you do it.

 

especially Under the clown Sagging cheeks, nasolabial folds, and sagging jawline like structural change If it happens,
It is difficult to achieve the desired improvement through simple skin care alone.

 

This change What is the cause , and In what situations is facelift surgery considered? I'll organize it .

 

 

root cause

✔ The fundamental cause of a sagging face is changes in the SMAS layer.

The face is made up of several layers: “skin-fat-SMAS layer-muscle.”
Among these SMAS layer silver " "Its role is to transmit muscle movements to the skin and maintain facial contours." .

 

But as you get older

• The elasticity of the smart layer is weakening

• Become vulnerable to gravity

• The skin and cheeks begin to move downward.

in other words, Management that only tightens the outer skin has its limitations. The reason why there is is right here.

 

 

  Treatment Options

✔ Option 1) Skin care, laser, thread lifting

• There is almost no recovery period

• May help with mild sagging and loss of elasticity
  But if it is transformed to the smart layer, Short duration of effect or difficulty in achieving sufficient lifting .

 

✔ Option 2) Facial lifting (including SMAS layer lifting)

By directly pulling the smart layer,
Rather than a simple skin tightening procedure, An approach that fundamentally addresses the cause of sagging no see.

 

The surgical procedure usually proceeds as follows:

• Diagnosis of facial lines and sagging areas

• Incision in less visible areas such as the hairline and around the ears

• Separate the sagging tissue and pull and fix the SMAS layer.

• Clean up the remaining skin and suture it

The extent of the incision varies depending on the individual's condition.
Scars are often placed in relatively inconspicuous locations, such as the hairline or around the ears.

 

Important point!
Rather than saying that any method is “unconditionally better,” the choice depends on the depth, extent, and condition of the SMAS layer of the face.

 

 

division	Skin Care/Laser/Thread Lifting	facelift
Site of action	Focus on skin and fat layer	Including SMAS layer
If appropriate	For moderate to severe sagging / when a short recovery is desired	Moderate to deep sagging cheeks and deep wrinkles
Maintenance period	relatively short	Keep relatively long
recovery process	Almost none or short	Incision and sutures are required, including recovery.
Expected effect	Elasticity/Micro Lifting	Structural changes such as improved facial lines and wrinkle reduction

 

Checklist

Among the items below 3 or more If applicable, Laser or thread lifting alone may not be enough to achieve sufficient improvement.

• The wrinkles on my forehead have deepened and become more pronounced recently.

• My jawline looks more blurred than before

• The ball under the eye is slanted downwards, creating a shadow.

• Laser and thread lifting effects fade quickly

• If you take a picture from the front, your face will look pulled down.

• One side sags more and the asymmetry becomes more severe.

Conversely, if you fall into the below category, the 'Management/Laser Stage' may be more appropriate.

• Concerned about fine wrinkles around the eyes and mouth

• Prefer short recovery

• Concerned about skin texture and elasticity rather than overall sagging

 

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FAQ

Q1. How long does facial contouring last?

A1. The maintenance period varies depending on the individual's skin thickness, lifestyle, and aging rate.
This does not mean that the results of the surgery are permanent, and natural aging will continue in the future.

Q2. Are the scars noticeable?

A2. Incisions are usually made in relatively hidden locations, such as the hairline or around the ears.
The extent of scarring may vary depending on the individual's skin type and recovery status.

 

 

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Facial sagging is not just a skin problem. Changes in facial structure It is a process that occurs together.
What stage of change am I at now, is management sufficient, or does a surgical approach become necessary?

Standards by which you can judge for yourself It is important to know.

I hope this summary will serve as a small reference point for your choice.

 

👉Medical information may be applied differently depending on individual conditions, so it is safe to confirm an accurate judgment through consultation with a specialist.

 

*In the text, it was introduced as a surgical approach, face-lift surgery, but at a hospital event Non-surgical facelift Please refer to this too!