The SMAS layer is what determines the lifting effect, right?

If you look into lifting or plastic surgery these days,
There's a word you're sure to hear — SMAS layer.

 

 

But when I actually search for it, all that comes up is a bunch of difficult medical terms.
I was like, "What on earth is this that everyone says is so important?" 😅

 

At first, I thought it was just pulling the skin a little,
Whether the lifting effect lasts long or not
It depends on how well you pull this smart layer.

 

 

What is the smart layer?

 

The SMAS layer is located between the subcutaneous fat layer and the muscle layer.
It's a very thin layer of fibrous fascia.

Simply put, it is a bridge-like structure that connects the muscles and skin of the face.

 

When we laugh or make facial expressions, our muscles move, right?
The path through which that movement is transmitted to the skin is the SMAS layer.

 

The problem is that as this layer ages, it becomes more vulnerable to gravity.
So, when the smart layer increases or weakens,
The skin above it also sags,
In the end, the facial line collapses ㅠㅠ

 

So, lifting that only slightly pulls the outer skin
It may look good at first, but after a few months it will go back to normal.

To see real results You need to pull it down to the SMAS layer under the skin
It is said that the lifting lasts long and natural elasticity is maintained 💪

 

 

Why is SMAS layer lifting important?

 

To summarize in one word,
Real change comes from changing the inside, not the outside!

 

Lifting that pulls the SMAS layer together
Because it corrects the deep structure of the face
Wrinkles and loss of elasticity are fundamentally improved.

 

 

In particular, this method

The effect lasts longer than lifting that only pulls the surface of the skin,

The face is not hardened, so it changes naturally and softly.

The scar is barely noticeable due to the hairline incision.

That's why we call it "real lifting" :)

 

 

You must also know the maintenance ligament 💡

 

If the SMAS layer is responsible for the 'pulling' of the face,
The ligament is responsible for maintaining the ‘shape’ of the face.

 

Connected from the deep fascia or periosteum to the dermis
Because it is a strong fibrous tissue, it holds the facial fat in place and prevents it from sagging.

 

But if you touch this wrongly
Because the organization may not move properly or may become asymmetry
When lifting, do not damage the retaining ligaments,
You just have to pull the smart layer precisely.

 

So this kind of lifting
Skilled technique and anatomical sense This is really important… 👀

 

 

Ultimately, the key is 'what's inside, not what's outside'

If you just pull on the skin, the outside may look tight for a moment, but
As time passes, it quickly returns to its original position.

 

Conversely, if you lift the SMAS layer and the retaining ligament together,
The entire face is structurally lifted upwards
It is said that elasticity and contours become much clearer.

 

In other words, to achieve a real youthful effect, you need to lift the inside rather than the outside.

 

 

To sum up ✨

 

✅ The SMAS layer is the 'lifting core layer' beneath the skin.
✅ The retaining ligament acts as a 'support' that fixes the shape of the face.
✅ Correcting these two together will make it last longer and maintain a natural look.

 

If you are considering lifting after all

Be sure to ask yourself this question 👇

 

“Is this a treatment that only tightens the skin, or does it go into the SMAS layer?”

 

This one thing can make a difference in your choice of hospital haha

 

 

 

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