[Health Column] Why Facelifts Were Ineffective? The Trend is ‘Dual Plane Facelift’!

 

Hello, I am a plastic surgeon at Ruark Plastic Surgery. Director Shin Su-hye no see.

 

Recently, looking much younger and healthier than their age youthful appearance As social interest in [this topic] has increased significantly, the number of people inquiring about lifting surgeries such as thread lifting or facelifts has noticeably increased.

 

Many people look in the mirror "Will thread lifting alone be enough for my sagging face?"

or "Isn't a facelift too burdensome and scary a surgery?" They often lose sleep worrying about it.

 

If your skin sagging is relatively mild and you are at the stage where you want to smoothly refine your sagging facial contours, thread lifting or laser lifting alone can provide sufficiently satisfactory results.

 

 

but In cases where aging has already progressed significantly Since a decrease in volume occurs simultaneously with a decline in skin elasticity, a more fundamental method of improvement is inevitably needed rather than a procedure that merely tightens the surface.

 

In such cases, the most representative method to consider as the surest solution is Facelift It is,

Today, we will discuss exactly when a facelift is necessary and The trending surgical method these days I will give you a clear and concise explanation of what it is! 👇

 

 

Deep wrinkles all over the face and a sagging jawline—what is a 'facelift'?

⭐This is a surgery that tightens sagging skin to improve facial aging and wrinkles, and restores a sagging, square face shape to a youthful, elastic U-line.

 

🔹 Definition of Facelift and Guaranteed Effects

 

As you age and the signs of time deepen across your face, it is inevitable to feel depressed every time you look in the mirror. 😥

 

Facelift surgery is Lifts sagging skin to generally improve facial aging and wrinkles. It is a representative surgery that provides [service].

 

The grumpy protrusions at the corners of the mouth (bulldog cheeks) or the deep grooves under the corners of the mouth marionette folds It smooths out deep wrinkles on the back and entire face.

 

Furthermore, the face shape that has become long, square, and sagging due to aging, compared to when one was young sleek Restore to U-line Because it does it, in the true sense Anti-aging surgery It is called.

 

 

✨ The evolution of modern facelifts beyond simple skin incisions

 

In fact, in the early days, facelift surgery was performed using a relatively simple method of merely slightly separating the outer layer of skin to pull the tissues.

 

One point worth noting is that recent surgical trends have completely changed!

 

 

📌 Recently located under the skin The subcutaneous fascia layer of the face called SMAS While peeling very widely,

We proceed with the facelift after thoroughly severing the retaining ligaments that are strongly holding the tissues together.

 

Thanks to that, compared to the past Much longer-lasting and dramatic lifting effects You can now experience it firsthand.

 

 

 

I have been getting thread lifts and laser treatments regularly, but now the sagging cheeks and jawline haven't been resolved at all, and my face just looks wide and flat. Middle-aged people who do 🔸 When you want a fundamental change in your face line 🔸 The first surgery you look for is a facelift.

 

 

 

📌 If facial sagging is severe, rather than repeatedly performing procedures that only tighten the outer skin, restoring the fascial structure beneath the skin to its original position A fundamental facelift can be a much more economical and reliable alternative.

 

 

Why do some people end up with only scars and insufficient results after a facelift?

This is because the 'SMAS fascia layer,' the core tissue of the facelift, was not accurately understood anatomically and handled with meticulous care. .

 

⚠️ High-difficulty surgery, problems with incorrect methods

 

As mentioned earlier, facelift surgery is considered one of the most difficult plastic surgeries because it involves handling numerous structures of the face.

 

For this reason, even after making a big decision to undergo surgery, there are occasionally cases where, despite It left a big scar on my face, and I don't see any effect on wrinkle improvement at all. And I often meet people who express their dissatisfaction. 😥

 

This is highly likely because the underlying cause was not resolved during the surgery, or Possibility that the surgical method was incorrect This is very high.

 

 

🔹 The key to the success or failure of a facelift: the SMAS layer

 

To maintain proper and satisfactory results for a long time after a facelift, the ability to accurately manage the SMAS (Superficial Musculo Aponeurotic System) is of the utmost importance.

 

The SMAS layer is our face's A thin layer of fascia existing between subcutaneous fat and facial muscles It refers to the key tissue that determines the lifting effect!

 

The problem is that not only does the thickness of this fascia layer vary from person to person, but it is also very sensitive in specific areas. The facial nerve passes densely or The point is that the fascia itself thins rapidly.

 

📌 Therefore, when performing a facelift Only by precisely and meticulously dissecting this fascial layer and then pulling the tissue with appropriate force to firmly fix it can excellent results be achieved without side effects.

 

In conclusion, it is no exaggeration to say that the key to modern facelifts lies entirely in how this SMAS layer is handled, dissected, and tightened.

 

 

I’m really scared to get the surgery because an acquaintance of mine had a facelift and was left with deep, knife-like scars or ears that looked like sharp blades. There are many people doing this.

 

🔸 This phenomenon may occur when the outer skin is forcibly pulled and fixed without properly peeling off the SMAS layer.

 

 

📌 To maintain a natural facial expression without worrying about scarring, you must carefully check whether the hospital you are considering for surgery possesses the technological capability to precisely and safely separate the invisible SMAS layer beneath the skin.

 

 

What are the differences between the 'Deep Plane' and 'Dual Plane' facelifts, which have emerged as the new trend?

The difference is whether the entire layer is peeled off once and pulled in one direction, or whether the skin and SMAS layer are separated and peeled twice, then pulled three-dimensionally in different directions.

 

Then, among the numerous facelift techniques, why are specialized methods particularly emphasized? 🤔

 

Among surgical methods, "Dual Plane Facelift" is a prime example of a technique that maximizes lifting efficiency through particularly delicate and precise dissection.

 

If I compare it with the existing conventional method, you will be able to easily understand the difference.

 

 

🔹 Limitations of the existing Deep Plane method

 

One of the commonly performed facelift techniques Deep Plane The method involves peeling off only the space below the SMAS layer. Single-step peeling method no see.

 

The skin and the SMAS layer are pulled together as a whole, while remaining tightly attached to each other.

 

Because it is tied together as one mass and pulled Advantages include minimal unnecessary tissue damage and relatively fast recovery. It has.

 

However, unfortunately, since the pulling direction is limited to only one direction, There is a drawback in that after surgery, unwanted areas may appear bulky or look somewhat awkward and stiff when making facial expressions. I did.

 

 

 

✨ High-end Technique, Dual Plane Innovation in Facelifts

 

On the other hand, 'dual-plane facelift,' which has recently become the mainstream trend, literally [removes] the facial structures A high-end surgical method that precisely divides and pulls into two layers no see.

 

✌️ Perfectly separating the space beneath the skin and the space beneath the SMAS fascia. Two peels (2 peels) It goes through a process.

 

With the SMAS layer and the skin layer separated in this way, they are pulled in independent directions.

 

Because each layer is pulled at the most ideal angle, the expression is not awkward and is much more three-dimensional. Natural plastic surgery results You can expect.

 

 

✨ Of course, the skin layer and the SMAS layer must be precisely exfoliated separately, and the meticulous pulling in different directions Vector control technology Although this is essential and requires a high level of skill from the doctor, the satisfaction patients feel when looking in the mirror is correspondingly very high.

 

The recent global trend in facelifts involves gently handling these multiple layers of anatomical structures, Natural balance of the entire face It is evolving in a direction that matches.

 

 

In the past, if you focused solely on strongly pulling up what was sagging,

We now aim to maintain the surgical effects much more naturally and robustly while preserving the patient's inherent natural beauty.

 

 

 

"I'm worried that after the surgery, the corners of my mouth might look too stretched toward my ears, or my face might look awkwardly pulled, as if I were standing in a windy place." To those who are doing it, 🔸 Dual-plane method that separates the skin and fascia and pulls them with customized vectors 🔸 This makes for an excellent solution.

 

 

📌 Facelift surgery stands at the pinnacle of anti-aging cosmetic surgeries, and among them, the Dual Plane is a high-end procedure that represents the ultimate in precision.

 

If you desire natural facial expression changes, be sure to ask about the dissection method and vector adjustment during the consultation before surgery.

 

Luark Plastic Surgery's special solution for safe and natural changes!

We operate a specialized 1:1 center that naturally enhances your original facial contours through thorough consultation, rather than creating an artificial face by excessively tightening the skin. .

 

🔹 The Unwavering Philosophy of Ruak Facelift Center 

 

Since a facelift is a matter of a patient's entire life, we must be cautious. Ruak Plastic Surgery operates a separate, independent center specializing in facelifts. We provide in-depth medical care.

 

🏥 Through extensive consultation with the patient, we comprehensively identify the areas of concern that upset them the most when looking in the mirror, and approach the procedure with caution by establishing a precise surgical plan that minimizes strain.

 

Our most important principle is to avoid excessive stretching that creates a shiny and artificial result.

 

❌ This is because, as the saying goes, too much of a good thing is as bad as too little, an overly pulled face actually causes awkwardness.

 

Ruak is the patient Naturally enhances your original beautiful facial contours Therefore, we provide a high level of satisfaction so that after surgery, you can hear pleasant compliments from those around you, such as, "Why do you look so good and young these days?"

 

 

✨ An anatomical approach by a plastic surgeon that relieves concerns about side effects

 

It is clear that a facelift is a major surgery where the decision-making process leading up to lying on the operating table is quite arduous and involves deep deliberation.

 

However, I can say with certainty that this is a surgery that offers a significant and distinct wrinkle improvement effect and satisfaction that cannot be replaced by general laser lifting or minor procedures.

 

However, there is a safety rule you must keep in mind here!

 

⚠️ Beneath our facial skin, there are countless complex mechanisms responsible for facial expressions Facial nerves are densely distributed like a spiderweb It is done.

 

Capable of accurately anatomically identifying and safely preserving the course of these nerves, It must be performed by a verified plastic surgeon. You can complete the surgery safely without worrying about side effects.

 

Therefore, if you are currently experiencing deep stress due to your sagging facial features and drooping jawline every time you look in the mirror, we strongly recommend that you do not suffer in silence but instead visit a nearby plastic surgeon to receive a comfortable diagnosis and consultation.

 

FAQ

Q1. What is the exact difference in principle between thread lifting and a facelift? ?

A1. Thread lifting is a simple procedure using medical threads, performed when skin sagging is relatively mild or when you want to finely refine your facial contours. 😉

 

the other side Facelift It affects not only the surface of the skin but also the deep layers within the skin that are the root cause of aging. A surgical procedure that directly and extensively dissects the SMAS fascia layer to firmly pull and fix it. It is.

 

Therefore, as aging progresses significantly, sagging and a noticeable decrease in volume are observed simultaneously. For middle-aged and older adults, a facelift is a much more fundamental and long-lasting solution than thread lifting. It is particularly excellent for improving jowls and marionette lines around the mouth.

 

Q 2. What exactly is the difference between the Dual Plane Facelift, which is said to be the current trend, and traditional surgery? ?

A2. The 'deep plane' facelift that was widely used previously was a method that did not separate the skin and the SMAS layer, but instead bound them together as one large layer and pulled them up as a whole (one-step dissection).

 

On the other hand, the high-end technique 'Dual Plane Facelift' precisely [treats] the layer beneath the skin and the layer beneath the SMAS fascia separately. The 'double peeling' process of separating twice It goes through.

 

After that, the two organizations Because it pulls separately while carefully adjusting in different optimal directions (vectors) , it has the strong advantage that after surgery, the skin does not wrinkle or the facial expression does not become stiff, and it looks very three-dimensional and natural, just like the original face.

 

Q3. Why is choosing the right hospital and medical team so important when deciding on a facelift? ?

A3. A facelift requires not only the precise dissection of the SMAS layer, the core supporting structure within the facial skin, but also the numerous threads flowing through those thin crevices. Plastic surgery of the highest difficulty that must be performed while perfectly preserving important facial nerves This is because of this.

 

Therefore, having a perfect understanding of the anatomical structure of the entire face and the location of fine nerves Plastic surgeon with extensive clinical experience It is important to choose.

 

To achieve satisfactory results, rather than simply chasing trendy surgeries that everyone else is doing, you must carefully compare whether the medical team is trustworthy and capable of developing a personalized approach plan tailored to your facial aging condition and bone structure.

 

conclusion:

✔️Careful selection tailored to your elasticity and facial structure

 

The most suitable surgical method for a facelift inevitably varies completely depending on the individual's skin elasticity, the depth of sagging due to aging, and their innate anatomical facial structure.

 

Therefore, rather than blindly deciding on surgery based solely on online reviews, it is crucial to make a prudent decision after sufficient and in-depth consultation with medical professionals.

 

 

✨ Accurate, precise diagnosis tailored to your current aging state rather than trends

 

We do not recommend choosing a hospital based solely on the names of procedures or specific surgeries that are currently trending in Gangnam or online communities.

 

A patient process must precede the precise diagnosis of your current aging status and the clear direction for improvement, followed by a step-by-step search for a customized lifting method tailored exclusively for you.

 

 

📌 Comparison of medical team experience and specific surgical methods is essential

 

Since a facelift is one of the most dramatic surgeries in the field of plastic surgery in terms of the changes and satisfaction seen when looking in the mirror after the operation, we hope you will carefully compare and analyze the medical team's extensive clinical experience, specific surgical methods (dissection range, vector control method, etc.), and a personalized 1:1 plan that listens to your concerns before making your final choice of hospital.

 

 

 

Director Shin Su-hye

Board-certified Plastic Surgeon / Doctor of Medicine
Graduated from Korea University College of Medicine
Visiting Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Korea University
Former Director of Yerom Plastic Surgery Clinic
Former Director of Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic
Former Director of Drama Dermatology
Former Director of ID Hospital

∙ 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 Academy of Craniofacial Plastic Surgery
∙ Regular member of the Korean Society of Surgery on the Hand
∙ Regular member of the Korean Society of Microsurgery
∙ Regular Member of the Korean Society of Medical Lasers
∙ Regular member of the Korean Wound Management Society
∙ Author of *Aesthetic Plastic Surgery* Vol. 1, published by the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons