Full facelift
From 5,000,000 KRW/ procedure
By carefully analyzing overall facial sagging and age-related changes, the skin and deeper tissues are precisely lifted to create a firmer, more defined facial contour.
Procedure Overview
Facelift
Turn Back 10 Years
Have you been concerned while looking in the mirror?
✓ Jowls (bulldog cheeks) have noticeably sagged. ✓ The boundary between the face and jawline has disappeared. ✓ Nasolabial folds have extended down to the corners of the mouth. ✓ Neck skin has become loose and wrinkled. ✓ You find yourself pulling up your cheeks with your hands whenever you look in the mirror. ✓ Foundation settles into wrinkles when applying makeup. ✓ Thread lifting alone did not provide satisfactory results. ✓ Skin has sagged after contouring, liposuction, or dieting.
You need a definitive lift, not just a procedure.
Why a Facelift Is Needed
Dissection of the retaining ligaments that hold the skin in place and lifting of the SMAS layer for a definitive lifting effect
SMAS Layer
Located directly beneath the skin, this fascial layer is a key support structure that determines facial firmness. If only the surface skin is pulled without lifting the loosened SMAS layer caused by aging, the skin will soon sag again.
Retaining Ligaments
These ligaments firmly anchor the skin, fat, and muscles to the bone. Without releasing the retaining ligaments, the tissues cannot be lifted upward; therefore, precise dissection is essential to achieve a definitive lifting effect.
Retaining ligaments are like roots.
Just as something cannot be moved without pulling out its roots, the skin also requires precise dissection of the retaining ligaments. Vance Plastic Surgery facelifts provide satisfying results through SMAS lifting and retaining ligament dissection.
Recommended For
✓ Those with prominent jowls (bulldog cheeks) due to severe cheek sagging
✓ Those with deep nasolabial folds and mouth-corner lines (marionette lines)
✓ Those who no longer see results from laser or thread-lifting procedures
✓ Those with neck wrinkles and a weakened jawline, resulting in an indistinct boundary between the face and neck
✓ Those seeking a definitive and long-lasting lifting effect with a single surgery
Facelift Surgery
This surgery addresses loss of elasticity due to aging by dissecting and lifting sagging skin and the muscle layer beneath the skin (SMAS), then removing excess skin. It creates a V-line jawline without shaving the bone and improves deep wrinkles across the face.
✓ Surgery time: 2 hours
✓ Anesthesia: Sedation anesthesia
✓ Hospitalization: Not required
✓ Recovery period: 1–2 weeks
✓ Suture removal: Days 7–10
Facelift Procedure
❶ Aging Assessment
Analysis of degree of aging, skin thickness, fat distribution, and extent of sagging
❷ Precise Incision
Precise incisions along the inner ear and hairline to minimize visible scarring
❸ Retaining Ligament Dissection
Separation of the SMAS layer without nerve damage and dissection of the retaining ligaments that cause sagging
❹ Fixation and Excision
Vertical lifting and fixation of sagging tissues, with appropriate removal of excess loose skin
❺ Meticulous Suturing
Fine, meticulous suturing along the skin's natural texture to minimize scarring
❻ Completion
A firm, smooth facial contour is achieved
Key Points of Vance Plastic Surgery Facelift
❶ Lifting That Transforms From Within
Pulling only the skin can lead to recurrent sagging. By carefully dissecting and lifting the SMAS layer (fascial layer) beneath the skin, we provide a definitive lifting effect and help prevent sagging.
❷ Enhancing Facial Contours
To account for flattened front cheeks and a wider-looking face that may result from pulling toward the ears, the procedure is designed with vertical lifting to preserve dimensionality while refining facial width.
❸ No Worries About Scars or “Pixie Ear”
Incisions are primarily made in inconspicuous areas, such as behind the cartilage in front of the ear or within the hairline. Excessive skin excision is avoided to prevent the “pixie ear” deformity and maintain a natural ear shape.
❹ Customized Incisions That Preserve the Hairline
No two incisions are the same. The appropriate line is determined by considering sideburn position and skin thickness. The hairline is preserved by minimizing loss or displacement of the sideburns, and surgery is performed to prevent scars from being visible.
❺ Genuine Endotine Use
FDA-approved PLA Endotine devices are used to firmly secure the tissues. They are naturally absorbed by the body, minimizing concerns about foreign-body sensation while providing an excellent lifting effect.
❻ 3D Full-HD Endoscopy
The locations of sensory nerves, blood vessels, and muscles are identified using a 3D Full-HD endoscope. Tissue damage is minimized, and the eyebrow muscles are precisely dissected and repositioned. This enables high-quality surgery with less bruising and swelling and improved recovery.
Vance Mini Lift
Minimal Incisions, Powerful Lifting
Thread Lift
Procedure: Uses dissolvable medical threads
Incision: None
Duration: 6 months–1 year
Recovery: Immediate return to daily activities
Recommended for: Those who want to immediately lift sagging skin with dissolvable threads without incisions and improve skin elasticity through collagen production
Mini Lift
Procedure: Minimal incisions in sagging areas
Incision: Minimal incision
Duration: More than 5 years
Recovery: 3–5 days
Recommended for: Fast, definitive lifting to improve cheek sagging and nasolabial folds with minimal incisions and less concern about scarring
Facelift
Procedure: Full-face lifting with dissection down to the SMAS layer
Incision: Along the hairline and behind the ears
Duration: Semi-permanent
Recovery: 1–2 weeks
Recommended for: Those seeking restoration of the entire face and neckline wrinkles by dissecting the SMAS layer and retaining ligaments, which are the causes of sagging
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