If a Full Facelift Feels Burdensome, We Recommend a Mini Lifting

Hello.

This is VIBE Plastic Surgery.

For those concerned about facial sagging caused by aging,

or skin laxity following cheekbone and contouring surgeries,

we have brought you some news regarding lifting procedures.

If you want more definitive results than thread lifting,

but a full facelift feels too burdensome,

how about a Mini Lifting?

Let’s take a closer look at lifting surgeries.

Because skin thickness, elasticity, and condition vary from person to person,

there is no fixed age for these procedures.

Recently, lifting surgeries or procedures are being performed for various cases:

sagging after facial contouring surgery,

sagging following rapid weight loss,

deepening nasolabial folds due to aging,

and uneven facial lines caused by sagging skin.

Essentially, it is for anyone experiencing deep wrinkles or a significant loss of elasticity.

Nowadays, there are procedures like HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) lifting devices

that can be performed without surgical burden.

If your skin elasticity is still relatively good, non-surgical methods can provide sufficient maintenance.

For those in their 30s or older,

many experience a drop in skin elasticity.

In such cases, powerful thread lifts like Mint Lift or Silhouette Soft

should be used to restore firmness.

However, if you haven’t seen results from laser or thread lifting alone,

incisional methods like a full facelift or a mini facelift

may be more effective.

The advantage of a Mini Lifting is that it has a smaller incision area

and a faster recovery time compared to a full facelift.

The incision areas can generally be divided into two methods.

01. Mid-face Area

Known as a Mid-face Mini Lifting, this method involves an incision in the scalp near the temples

to improve sagging in the front cheeks and cheekbone area.

02. Lower-face Area

Known as a Lower-face Mini Lifting, this method uses incisions in front of and behind the ears

to pull and tighten the jawline and neck wrinkles.

The major difference between a Mini Lifting and a full facelift

is the extent of the incision and dissection.

A full facelift involves a larger incision scar

and a longer recovery period.

In contrast, a Mini Lifting uses small incisions

in front of the ear, behind the ear, or inside the hairline

so that scars are barely visible.

It reduces the burden of scarring while maximizing the lifting effect,

making it a highly advantageous surgery.

A full facelift is a more fundamental surgical method.

Because the dissection area is wider and the traction method is more robust,

the longevity of the results is much better.

Mini Lifting is a customized surgical method designed for those

who want more noticeable results than thread lifts or lasers,

but find a full facelift too daunting.

Mid-face Mini Lifting is effective for sagging front cheeks

after cheekbone surgery.

It provides visible improvement from below the eyebrows to the upper earlobe line.

Lower-face Mini Lifting is effective for the area from the lower earlobe line

to the nasolabial folds, jawline, and neck wrinkles.

It is particularly effective for sagging after chin or square jaw surgery.

Since a facelift involves a wider dissection area than eye or nose surgery,

it is best to undergo the procedure when you have sufficient time for recovery.

We recommend it when skin aging has progressed and you feel

that sagging in the cheeks and jawline is severe.

Anti-aging surgeries, including facelifts, require a thorough check

of skin thickness, degree of aging, and current skin condition

to address the fundamental cause of aging.

Therefore, we highly recommend consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon

to find the method that is right for you.

By adhering to safety protocols and utilizing a 1:1 dedicated system with plastic surgery specialists,

you can receive satisfying medical services from start to finish.

We also take responsibility for meticulous aftercare to ensure a quick return to daily life.