Changes in facial shape after a facelift: Why long and peanut-shaped faces look different

 

hello, Director Baek In-soo of Garnet Plastic Surgery no see.

 

As I get older My face looks like it's getting longer or , the ball goes out Changes that look like a 'peanut face' There are many people who feel that.

 

It is not simply that the wrinkles have increased. Changes that occur as facial tissues descend It could be.

 

The representative method considered at this time is Facelift no see.

 

It is not simply pulling the skin Surgery to restore the balance of the facial structure itself It is also explained as. ✨

 

today How the face shape changes after a facelift , and Why long faces and peanut-shaped faces can look different I will look into it.

 

 

Why does a facelift change the shape of the face?

🟢 This is because it lifts not only the skin but also the SMAS fascia layer.

A facelift is a surgical procedure that pulls and fixes the skin and the superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS) that have sagged due to aging.

 

It is not simply a method that tightens the skin. The key principle is lifting down to the structure beneath the skin. no see.

 

As aging progresses, the following changes appears.

 

🔸 Skin sagging

🔸 Cheek fat moves downward

🔸 The jawline becomes blurred

🔸 Changes in facial contour proportions

 

Because of these changes, the face An impression of looking long or having sunken cheeks This may appear.

 

 

The following process is performed in a facelift.

 

✔ Relocating sagging cheek fat upwards

✔ Jawline and lower facial sagging lifting

✔ Restoration of mid-facial volume position

✔ Refining the entire facial contour

in result Changes where facial proportions regain balance may appear.

 

Why can a long face shape look shorter?

🟢 This is because the sagging tissue under the chin lifts, making the facial proportions look different. .

 

One of the changes patients frequently talk about after a facelift is The feeling that “your face looks shorter” no see.

 

But actually The bone length does not change.

 

This is because the following changes occur instead.

 

🔸 Sagging tissue under the chin lifts upward (lifting)

🔸 The jawline becomes more defined

🔸 Restoration of mid-facial volume position

 

Due to these changes As the vertical proportions of the face are sorted out Consequently It can make a long face shape appear less pronounced. 

 

 

For example, this is the case.

 

📌 Example

The person whose face looked long because the area under their chin sagged when looking in the mirror As the jawline is refined after the lift Changes that make the lower face look slimmer I also feel it.

 

Can a peanut-shaped face be improved with a facelift?

🟢 As sagging cheek tissue is lifted, the connection of the facial contours can become smoother.

 

A 'peanut face' usually exhibits the following characteristics.

 

🔸 Sunken temples

🔸 Sunken cheeks below the cheekbones

🔸 Sagging cheek fat

 

In this case, the facial contours It does not flow naturally from the temple → cheekbone → cheek → jaw A shape resembling a peanut may appear.

 

Through a facelift

✔ Sagging cheek fat moves upward

✔ Restoration of mid-facial volume position

✔ Improved facial contour connectivity

Changes such as [ ] may occur.

 

In this process, the facial lines connect smoothly. It may appear to have an outline close to an egg shape.

 

Also, in some patients, as needed

✔ Fat grafting

✔ Filler

proceed with the back together It also complements the volume of the temples or mid-face.

 

 

Is a facelift simply a wrinkle removal surgery?

🟢 Recently, it is also described as 'surgery to restore facial proportions'.

 

In the past, facelift surgery Wrinkle removal surgery There were many cases where people thought that way.

 

 

However, recently, the following changes are being emphasized.

✔ Improve face length ratio

✔ Restoring jawline contour

✔ Restoring mid-facial volume balance

 

In other words, simply It not only improves wrinkles Restoring facial tissue that has migrated due to aging to a position close to its original location This becomes the goal.

 

However, deep expression lines (around the eyes, between the eyebrows, etc.) It may not disappear completely, and , In this case Botox or fillers are also sometimes used in combination.

 

 

FAQ

Q1. Does the face really become shorter after a facelift?

A1. Actually The bone length does not change.
As sagging tissue lifts upward and the jawline becomes defined The effect of making the face look shorter because the facial proportions become balanced. may appear.

 

Q2. Is it possible for the face to look unnaturally pulled after a facelift?

A2. Results may vary depending on the surgical method.

If the procedure is performed in a way that excessively tightens only the skin An impression of being pulled This may appear, and recently A method that corrects up to the SMAS layer. This is widely used.

Q3. How long do the effects of a facelift last?

A3. There are individual differences, but In some cases, it is maintained for more than about 10 years.

 

However, since it is not a surgery that stops aging itself, Natural aging continues over time.

 

 

Conclusion ✨

Facelift surgery is A surgery that improves facial contours and proportions by lifting the skin and fascia layers that have sagged downward due to aging. no see.

 

After surgery, the following changes are often expected.

✔ Shaping sagging cheeks and jawline

✔ Lower face slimming effect

✔ Relieves long face shape

✔ Improvement of peanut-shaped facial contours

 

However, because facial structure and the degree of aging differ from person to person,

It is important to identify the method that suits you best through sufficient consultation. ⚠️

 

✨ Changes in facial shape are not merely about improving wrinkles, but are also connected to the 'balance of facial proportions'.

 

Therefore, if you are considering surgery It is helpful to receive an accurate diagnosis through consultation with an experienced specialist.

 

 

 

Garnet Plastic Surgery Clinic

Director Baek In-soo

 

Graduated from Korea University College of Medicine

Graduated from Korea University Graduate School (Major in Plastic Surgery)

Korea University Medical Center Resident

Plastic surgeon at the National Medical Center

(Former) Chief Director of Jewelry Plastic Surgery

Regular member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Regular member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Regular member of the Korean Craniofacial Society

Regular member of the Facial Contouring Research Group of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Regular member of the Oculoplastic Surgery Research Group of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Regular member of the Rhinoplasty Research Group of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Regular member of the Anti-Aging Plastic Surgery Research Group of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons



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